Oliver Glasner praised Jean-Philippe Mateta for his positive attitude during a challenging start to the season, where he struggled to regain form after the Olympics. Mateta has recently netted four goals in three Premier League matches, helping Palace secure a win against West Ham. Glasner acknowledged the difficulties Mateta faced, including a late return to training, and noted the need to exploit Brentford's weaknesses in their upcoming matchup. Brentford, on the other hand, is noted for its dangerous transition play, demanding a well-prepared strategy from Palace.
"He was away for weeks for the Olympics, he lost the final and then had to come back four days before the start of the Premier League. No-one could be ready for the next competition - it's just human. It took him time. I think I benched him two or three times and he always stayed positive."
"Brentford are very, very dangerous in transition with their pace. They have a clear structure, but they also sometimes press very hard. We think we've found some weaknesses we want to exploit."
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