Thomas Frank's Expected Crystal Palace Appointment Could Impact Anan Halaily
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Thomas Frank is expected to be appointed as the new manager of Crystal Palace, replacing Pierre Sage. Frank's preferred 4-2-3-1 formation may alter the role of Israeli player Anan Halaily, who has primarily played as a wing-back in a three-defender system. Halaily could potentially be moved to a more attacking winger position. The team faces Coventry and Real Sociedad after the international break.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Thomas Frank is expected to be appointed Crystal Palace manager, replacing Pierre Sage.
- Frank's tactical system may impact Israeli player Anan Halaily's role.
- Halaily could be moved from wing-back to a more advanced winger position.
- Crystal Palace has primarily used a three-defender formation this season.
- Frank has a history of using a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Crystal Palace is reportedly set to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager in the coming days, replacing the recently dismissed Pierre Sage. Frank, formerly of Tottenham and Brentford, is expected to implement a different tactical system that could affect the role of Israeli player Anan Halaily.
Unlike Sage and previous manager Oliver Glasner, who favored a three-defender formation, Frank has primarily utilized a 4-2-3-1 system at his previous clubs. While he has shown flexibility, including a willingness to use three at the back in the latter half of the 2023/24 season, his recent seasons have predominantly featured a four-man defense.
Crystal Palace has largely played with a 3-5-2 formation this season, with Halaily and Oscar Mingueza operating as right wing-backs. Mingueza, 27, is considered more defensively oriented than Halaily and has experience in a 4-3-3 system, also playing as a full-back. Halaily has primarily been deployed as a wing-back in three-defender setups throughout his career.
However, under Frank's potential new system, Halaily might be shifted to a more advanced right-sided winger position, which could better utilize his speed. The team's first match after the international break is an away game against Coventry, followed by a Europa League fixture against Real Sociedad.
Crystal Palace is expected to compete in at least two competitions until the end of January.
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