Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has taken to Twitter to express his frustration after being left out of the squad to face Sheffield United. This comes just days after reports circulated that he refused to play for the club.
Guaita questions his omission on Twitter
Guaita responded to the club's starting XI on Twitter, asking, "Where is my name? So how can I play for Palace? @CPFC." The goalkeeper has been caught up in a war of words with manager Roy Hodgson.
Hodgson claims Guaita is "disenchanted"
Hodgson recently revealed that Guaita was "disenchanted" with life at Palace, explaining that he had lost his No1 spot to Sam Johnstone. Hodgson also mentioned that Guaita has been refusing to play in the team's games, putting the club in a difficult position due to his year-long contract.
Speculation surrounding Guaita's future
Guaita, who has made 150 appearances for Palace, signed a one-year contract extension in January under former manager Patrick Vieira. However, since Hodgson took over in March, the Spaniard has not been favored, leading to speculation about his future at the club.
Palace seek quick resolution
Hodgson stated that he is looking for a quick resolution to the situation and it will now be up to the club to decide what happens next. While the manager acknowledges that players have the right to express their desire to leave, he also emphasizes that the club may not necessarily have to let Guaita go.
Palace start season with a win
Despite the ongoing dispute, Palace managed to secure a 1-0 victory against Sheffield United in their opening Premier League match. The clean sheet achieved by Sam Johnstone justifies Hodgson's decision to drop Guaita and give the newcomer the starting spot in goal.
Incident with Hodgson during the match
During the game, Hodgson found himself in a confrontation with Sheffield United player Max Lowe. The clash occurred when Hodgson attempted to prevent Lowe from retrieving the ball after it went out for a throw.
