Glasner made specific reference to Lacroix operating in the middle of the back three and how stationing him there has allowed him to step out. It was not prominent against Fulham but Lacroix has begun to venture forward and pass directly to Jean-Philippe Mateta, helping Palace’s attack to become more efficient.
Ismaila Sarr scored a late winner in Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park to deny relegation-battling Ipswich a much-needed point.
Palace are looking to make it three Premier League wins on the bounce today, after back-to-back victories over Fulham and Aston Villa moved them up to 12th in the table. They are currently on a three-game winning run in all competitions, having beaten Millwall in the FA Cup last weekend, to book their place in the quarter-finals.