This Is Not Worth It: Crystal Palace Star Eberechi Eze Dropped from Final Game After Explosive Training Ground Incident…
Crystal Palace’s final Premier League fixture of the season has been rocked by unexpected drama, as star midfielder Eberechi Eze was sensationally dropped following an explosive altercation during a training session at the club’s Beckenham base.
Sources close to the club have revealed that Eze was involved in a heated confrontation during Thursday’s training, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation. While exact details remain under wraps, eyewitnesses suggest the incident disrupted the session entirely, with coaching staff forced to intervene and separate the parties involved.
Eze, a key creative force for the Eagles this season with 11 goals and 5 assists in all competitions, was expected to start in Sunday’s closing game. His omission from the matchday squad has now been officially confirmed by Crystal Palace, though the club has declined to provide further details, citing “internal disciplinary matters.”
A club insider speaking on condition of anonymity described the scene as “shocking and avoidable,” adding, “He just lost it. This is not worth it — not for him, not for the team. Everyone was stunned.”
Manager Oliver Glasner, who has revitalized Palace since his appointment in February, is understood to be furious about the disruption, especially as the club had been building momentum under his leadership. The final game was viewed as an opportunity to finish the season on a high note and continue positive relations with the fan base heading into the summer.
Glasner was tight-lipped when asked about Eze during the pre-match press conference, stating only, “We are focusing on the players available. Our standards must be upheld, always.”
Eze’s future at the club could now be in jeopardy, particularly with several Premier League and European sides monitoring his availability ahead of the transfer window. Valued at over £50 million, the 25-year-old had been expected to be central to Palace’s plans — or at least a marquee sale to reinvest in the squad.
However, this latest incident may complicate matters. Questions will now be raised about discipline, dressing room dynamics, and Eze’s relationship with the current coaching staff.
The timing could not be worse, as England manager Gareth Southgate is set to announce his final squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament next week. Eze had been considered a strong contender for a spot in the team. This disciplinary episode could impact his international hopes, with Southgate known for placing strong emphasis on character and off-field behavior.
Supporters have taken to social media to express mixed emotions, with some standing by Eze and others backing the manager’s decision. “We love Ebs, but the badge comes first,” one fan posted on X.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear — what should have been a quiet end to a promising campaign has instead become a major talking point. Crystal Palace will need to address this swiftly and decisively if they are to maintain the newfound optimism surrounding the club’s trajectory under Glasner.
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