Crystal Palace set to sack Roy Hodgson and line up replacement boss who has won the Europa League

Crystal Palace are set to sack Roy Hodgson and have already lined-up a replacement, talkSPORT understands.

Former Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner has verbally agreed to take the job ahead of Hodgson’s departure.

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Palace will sack Hodgson after their defeat to ChelseaCredit: Getty

Chairman Steve Parish ideally wanted the 76-year-old to remain in charge until his contact expires in the summer but his hand has been forced after a dismal run of three wins in 19 games. 

However, Hodgson was taken ill during training on Thursday and it is unclear how that will affect the clubs plans.

Austrian Glasner has managed four different teams over a ten-year period, last being in charge German side Eintracht Frankfurt.

Glasner guided Frankfurt to Europa League glory in his first season in charge where they beat Rangers on penalties in the final.

The 49-year-old has also been in charge of Wolfsburg and Austrian sides LASK and SV Ried.

Hodgson will leave Selhurst Park as a manager for a second time, having been reappointed in March 2023 after Patrick Vieira was dismissed.

After successfully guiding the Eagles to safety Hodgson signed a one-year deal.

However, he’s not expected to see out that contract with Palace in danger of sleepwalking into the relegation zone.

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Glasner is set to take the reins at Selhurst ParkCredit: Getty

Palace are 15th in the Premier League table with 24 points in as many games with six wins, six draws and 12 defeats.

Their most recent outing saw them suffer a 3-1 defeat at home to Chelsea despite being 1-0 up at half time on Monday night.