
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
Crystal Palace's Evann Guessand is sidelined for a few weeks due to a knee injury, while Jean-Philippe Mateta is nearing full fitness ahead of the Conference League match against Fiorentina. Palace leads 3-0 in the tie and aims to maintain their attacking approach in the second leg.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Conference League quarter-final second leg against Fiorentina at Artemio Franchi Stadium (kick-off 20:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
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Evann Guessand is unavailable for a few weeks due to a knee injury.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is nearing full fitness after scoring a brace against Newcastle, but he is not yet 100 percent.
Crystal Palace holds a 3-0 lead going into the second leg against Fiorentina.
Oliver Glasner notes that Serie A often features a compact defensive style and quick forward play, while the Premier League is more aggressive and up-and-down.

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