After being denied their rightful place in the Europa League last season, Pierre Sage’s side made the debut by brushing aside Lech Poznan with a victory that will take some of the heat off their new manager.
The result was never in doubt after Poznan gifted Yéremy Pino a goal direct from their own throw-in, with Chris Richards and a Jørgen Strand Larsen penalty making the points safe by half-time.
The England goalkeeper is expected to be unavailable for a few weeks due to a foot injury and Palace included the 16-year-old prospect Lucca Benetton on their bench alongside the returning Ismaïla Sarr.
As well as some noise around Sage following Saturday’s defeat to Ipswich, there have been concerns about the atmosphere at Selhurst Park after the disbanding of the influential supporters’ group the Holmesdale Fanatics.
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It was worth the wait for Crystal Palace. After being denied their rightful place in the Europa League last season, Pierre Sage’s side made the debut by brushing aside Lech Poznan with a victory that will take some of the heat off their new manager.
The Frenchman has big shoes to fill in replacing Oliver Glasner after his predecessor won three trophies in 12 months and there had been some talk of disquiet behind the scenes following his decision to drop the teenager Jaydee Canvot at the weekend.
The result was never in doubt after Poznan gifted Yéremy Pino a goal direct from their own throw-in, with Chris Richards and a Jørgen Strand Larsen penalty making the points safe by half-time. Eddie Nketiah rounded off the comfortable win with a late fourth.
The England goalkeeper is expected to be unavailable for a few weeks due to a foot injury and Palace included the 16-year-old prospect Lucca Benetton on their bench alongside the returning Ismaïla Sarr.
Lech’s European campaign started on 21 July and the Polish champions were backed by a vociferous travelling support.
As well as some noise around Sage following Saturday’s defeat to Ipswich, there have been concerns about the atmosphere at Selhurst Park after the disbanding of the influential supporters’ group the Holmesdale Fanatics. Chris Richards headed in a deep corner from Adam Wharton and Strand Larsen dispatched a penalty after Pino was brought down by Murawski.
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The Guardian Australia (Sport)Pino kickstarts Crystal Palace’s Europa League rout of Lech Poznan to ease Sage’s worriesplain
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