Daniel Munoz has expressed confidence that Crystal Palace can end the season on a high by securing their first-ever European trophy with a UEFA Conference League triumph.
The Eagles won their first-ever major trophy with victory in the FA Cup last season and backed it up with another trophy earlier in the campaign, defeating Liverpool on penalties to win the Community Shield.
However, they have endured a disappointing campaign so far and suffered an embarrassing third round defeat to Macclesfield in the FA Cup third round in January.
“For the team, it has been an unusual season”, Munoz said.
“We had a very, very, very good start, where the team improved a lot in every aspect. From the beginning up until December, we were practically one of the best teams in the league.
“Maybe the injuries had an impact. I think that influenced the ups and downs a bit, which is normal for every team. But now, we’re focused on the rest of the season and what we can still achieve.”
Crystal Palace started the season very well, but have dropped off since and currently sit 14th on the standings with 39 points.
The Eagles also face Italian side Fiorentina in the Conference League last eight, with the first leg scheduled to hold at Selhurst Park next week, with Munoz backing his side for victory.
“We have to keep working and we have to keep fighting. I am faithful and I believe that, in the end, honest work always pays off, so it remains on us to get up every morning, work hard, and fight for the best results for the team”, Munoz continued.
“The goals for us are clear: we want to finish as high as possible in the Premier League table, hopefully reaching the European places again – and we want to reach the Conference League final in Leipzig”, he concluded.
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