‘Very clear’ – Crystal Palace boss asked about Vicente Guaita’s situation as transfer deadline day looms
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says Vicente Guaita has made it “very clear” that he does not want to play for the club.
Spanish goalkeeper Guaita has been absent since the start of pre-season after losing his starting spot to Sam Johnstone at the end of the last campaign.
The 36-year-old joined the Eagles from Getafe on a free transfer in 2019 and has made 154 appearances at Selhurst Park.
Guaita has been training at a different time than the rest of the first-team squad.
The summer transfer window closes next Friday at 11pm.
When asked if there had been any change to the stopper’s situation, Hodgson said: “Not that I’m aware of.
“The best person to ask would be Steve Parish or Doug Freedman. They are the two dealing with the situation.
“All I know is that he doesn’t want to play – he’s told me that very clearly.
“As a result, he’s not really a part of my group at the moment
“Whether that means he will never be again? I don’t know.”
Everyone at the South London Press thanks you for your continued support.
Former Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has encouraged everyone in the country who can afford to do so to buy a newspaper, and told the Downing Street press briefing:
“A FREE COUNTRY NEEDS A FREE PRESS, AND THE NEWSPAPERS OF OUR COUNTRY ARE UNDER SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL PRESSURE”
If you can afford to do so, we would be so grateful if you can make a donation which will allow us to continue to bring stories to you, both in print and online. Or please make cheques payable to “MSI Media Limited” and send by post to South London Press, Unit 112, 160 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2NZ
