After arguably the best yr within the membership’s historical past, Crystal Palace will start 2026 out of shape and surrounded by an air of uncertainty.

Supervisor Oliver Glasner has delivered historic FA Cup and Group Protect triumphs, the membership’s first main European marketing campaign, and a file Premier League factors tally, all since his appointment in February 2024.

However his facet ended 2025 with a 3rd consecutive Premier League defeat after dropping 1-0 to Tottenham at Selhurst Park, equalling their longest dropping run within the league below Glasner.

Glasner and his gamers have been reluctant accountable their dip in type on an exhausting schedule, regardless of taking part in eight video games in December as they try to steadiness home and continental ambitions.

However, after overtly criticising the membership’s lack of exercise in the summertime, at full-time Glasner was not shy about expressing his need for the membership so as to add reinforcements in January.

There shall be an additional incentive for the board to take action as Glasner weighs up whether or not to stay on the membership when his contract expires on the finish of the season.

“We want the assist,” stated Glasner, whose facet are winless in 5 video games throughout all competitions.

“We all know we’re lacking a number of gamers who’re at all times concerned in our objectives – Daniel Munoz, Ismaila Sarr, Daichi Kamada,” he advised BBC Sport.

Wanting again at 2025, he added: “I feel it was by far one of the best season in Crystal Palace‘s historical past.

“It appears like we’re not distant from being continually in these areas. We’re lacking little issues which might be essential to remain the place we’re.”