Glasner on the positives to take from Brentford, plus an update on Richards
Oliver Glasner said he felt that "more was possible" after the Eagles conceded a late equaliser against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Palace had to settle for a 2-2 draw in a highly-entertaining clash, despite taking the lead twice and creating the majority of the chances.
Ismaïla Sarr was given the chance to convert a spot-kick following a VAR review in sixth minute, giving the Eagles the lead with a cool finish.
But Brentford levelled through Dango Ouattara not long before half-time. A first-ever Palace goal for Adam Wharton had the away end in raptures in the 52nd minute and, for a long time, appeared to have his team on course for three points.
However, Glasner's side were denied when Ouattara bundled in his second from close-range after a long throw-in. Despite the result, the Manager was proud of the first 60 minutes in particular.
"We all felt that more was possible," said Glasner in his post-match press conference. "We're disappointed with the late equaliser, but at the end we just gave Brentford too many set-plays and they are so good in set-plays.
"It felt strange to go into half-time with a 1-1 draw when we felt it should have been 3-0 [up] or something like this.
"But today’s performance for 60 minutes was really top. I have real appreciation for my players, because we played at Manchester City only four days ago.
"We're really in a very intense period of the season but they're always delivering, they're always showing great attitude.
This game today will help us to be in top shape
—Oliver Glasner
"The way we created chances was really nice to watch. Then after 65 minutes we dropped a little bit.
"Was it fatigue? Maybe. But we also had to make two substitutions in the back three.
"Then we lost the structure a little bit, we couldn't keep the balls up front and then we conceded the equaliser.
"But this game today will help us to be in top shape for the last two games – and especially the performance in the first 65 minutes will help us to increase our confidence."
Glasner was full of praise for Wharton, after scoring his first Palace goal, but was also complimentary about his midfield partner and a standout performance from Tyrick Mitchell.
"It was only a question of time [until Wharton scored]," he said. "He was getting closer and closer.
“All good things come in three! It was time for him to score. Hopefully one or two will follow, not only next season, but this season.
"They [Wharton and Kamada] played such a great season together. They understand each other. They are not the most physical but they are both so smart at reading the game.
"They are quick to find solutions.
“They are also a threat in their attack. Defensively working so hard, getting the game into the final third. They are both in fantastic shape.
"But I would like to mention Tyrick Mitchell today. His defending in the wide areas was outstanding.
"It was not easy but he defended everything I felt. He was in at the far post and there were a few clearances when they crossed to the back post.
"So again, there were many positive aspects today."
One slight negative was an injury concern over Chris Richards, which Glasner updated on in his post-match press conference.
"Chris I think twisted his ankle," added the Palace boss. "I think Thiago landed on his ankle and then it twisted, it's quite swollen so we have to assess it further.
"But hopefully he can return in the midweek."