"Guessand all but batted away Palace's relegation concerns on Sunday, helping them climb 10 points clear of the drop zone with an instinctive 90th-minute winner from the bench against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Four days later, he inspired Palace to the last 16 of the Uefa Conference League after an awkward play-off tie against Zrinjski Mostar."
"The season was unravelling, and Oliver Glasner's immediate future was under consideration just last week. But two crucial goals from Guessand, securing two crucial wins, have allowed the buoyancy to return. The Frenchman joined Palace to regain his confidence, which seems to have been restored and boosted the entire squad."
"In Palace's 3-4-3 system, he roamed, drifting wide and slotting inside to play off club-record signing Jorgen Strand Larsen. A role he is comfortable in, having played there at Nice last season - registering 23 goal contributions in 42 appearances."
Crystal Palace secured Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa after his underwhelming start in the Midlands. The 24-year-old French forward, originally targeted by Palace last summer, has made an immediate impact with two decisive goals in five appearances. His 90th-minute winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers moved Palace ten points clear of the relegation zone, while his performance helped secure progression in the UEFA Conference League. Operating in Palace's 3-4-3 system alongside Jorgen Strand Larsen, Guessand has restored confidence to the squad and manager Oliver Glasner during a critical period. His goal contributions already match his entire Villa output, demonstrating the effectiveness of the tactical fit and his restored confidence.
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