JEFFREY Schlupp’s late wonder goal to salvage a point at Fulham was inspired by being on the losing side among group of oldies in training on Friday, Eagles boss Oliver Glasner reckoned.
Schlupp, 31, received a pass from midfielder Adam Wharton before firing into the top corner past Cottagers goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Marco Silva’s hosts had gone ahead in the 52nd minute through Rodrigo Muniz’s header.
Schlupp came on for Jordan Ayew in the 76th minute before scoring his second league goal of the season.
“The finish is amazing,” Glasner said. “All of the substitutes brought a great energy at the end of a very tough week and we had an amazing goal from Jeffrey so I’m pleased with the performance.
“We started from the right with Adam Wharton, who played a pass to Jeffrey and with his second touch, he had a great finish.
“He was a little bit angry because yesterday we had a finishing exercise with old players against young players and the old players lost, so I think that’s why he wanted to score.
“It was fully deserved. We had an excellent start. We put a lot of pressure on Fulham who did not come out of their half. We had chances to take the lead but we missed those chances and we were then 1-0 down.
“I’m really pleased with the performance, especially with the willingness to get the point and the effort not to lose here.”
Meanwhile, Silva was asked about defender Tosin Adarabioyo who was left out of the squad and has been linked with a free transfer away from Craven Cottage in the summer.
“He can still play. We have three more games left and if I decide he can play and be on the pitch than he will. It’s not the case that he won’t play anymore for Fulham,” Silva said.
“I want us to be as competitive as can be, but at the same time I have to look to the future of the football club.”
Silva added: “I am not happy with the result but have to say it was a fair result.
“Our first half was not the level we should be and Palace were more aggressive on the ball than us. Off the ball we were not good enough.”
