Crystal Palace turmoil: Key duo in ‘big disagreement’ during shock loss

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner and captain Marc Guehi were involved in a heated exchange at half-time during their stunning FA Cup exit to non-league Macclesfield Town.

The revelation comes from Macclesfield assistant manager Francis Jeffers, who witnessed the incident during the interval at the Leasing.com Stadium.

Jeffers claims the tension between the Eagles’ boss and his skipper boiled over as the Premier League side struggled against their seventh-tier opponents.

Dressing room unrest exposed

Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, the former Everton striker provided an insider’s view of the chaos engulfing the visitors.

The Silkmen’s coaching staff were in close proximity to the away dressing room when the confrontation allegedly took place.

“There was a big disagreement between the manager and the captain at half-time. It was loud and it was clear there was frustration there.”

Francis Jeffers, Macclesfield assistant manager

The south London club were trailing at the break, eventually succumbing to a humiliating 2-1 defeat against the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition.

Pressure mounts on Glasner

This reported bust-up adds another layer of scrutiny to Glasner’s tenure at Selhurst Park.

The Austrian tactician has been under increasing pressure following a difficult Premier League campaign.

Guehi, usually a figure of composure for both club and country, appeared visibly frustrated as the top-flight side failed to break down the Northern Premier League leaders.

Jeffers suggested the discord was symptomatic of a team lacking cohesion on a historic night for the Cheshire club.

A night to forget

The defeat marked one of the most significant upsets in the long history of the FA Cup.

While Macclesfield celebrated a famous victory, the inquest into Palace’s performance began immediately in the tunnel.

Neither the club nor the England defender has officially commented on the specific details of the half-time row.