Hurzeler on March's return, rivalries and 'role model' Glasner

Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game at home to Crystal Palace (kick-off 14:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Joel Veltman is "50:50" to play with the defender needing to be reassessed "in the next few days". Hurzeler also ruled Jack Hinshelwood as "40:60" to play with Ferdi Kadioglu at "20:80" and James Milner at "10:90". "Those are percentages," Hurzeler clarified.

• Meanwhile, Solly March is "closer and closer" to returning from injury. He could be a "possible option" for this weekend, but Hurzeler said there is a need to be "really patient" with players returning from injury. He added: "[March] is doing well and progressing really well. He is pushing to be an option for the squad, but it's about talking with the medical staff to work out when is the right time to integrate him into a matchday."

• He has been "reflecting" on his management of the side, particularly after recent dropped points: "It is always the first thing, to reflect on myself, my decisions and my behaviour. You cannot be critical of other people if you are not the most self-critical person in the building. It always starts with me."

• It has been "nice" to have a full week of preparation. The squad has been working on their "game management" and how to "fulfil that winning culture". He added: "It is a lot of work, but work pays off."

• He is aware of the importance of the game with Palace, saying there is no need to "artificially emphasise" the rivalry: "Luckily, I saw the game live at Palace last season and I experienced how the rivalry is and the mood between the two clubs. It is about the three points but, on top of that, it is about the meaning of the game. We need to give everything to win this derby."

• On Palace, who are unbeaten in their last four games: "They are a compact team with individual quality. They are very good at defending and very good in transition. We are going to have to be aware of not giving the ball away. Where they are at the moment doesn't represent their real quality or ability."

• He also revealed Oliver Glasner has been a "role model" for him: "When I was at St. Pauli, we played a similar system with five at the back. He had great success with his former club, Frankfurt. Winning a trophy with this club is a big thing. His style of play is outstanding - always very compact and good in transition. When he arrived at Palace, he immediately had an impact."

• He added that they have been in contact since he took charge of the Seagulls: "He is very helpful and open-minded. He is a great coach for me. He has achieved a lot and is continuing to make a big career. He is a role model. How humble and grounded he is - he has the attitude to become a great manager."

• Jan Paul van Hecke, who could make his 50th Premier League appearance this weekend, has been one of the "most underestimated" in the league: "He is not only a player who really wants to develop himself every day, he also has this winning mentality inside him. He is ready to grow and be a leader."

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