Roy Hodgson has revealed that the goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has “refused to play” in Crystal Palace’s pre-season matches after becoming “disenchanted” with the club.
The Spaniard lost his place to Sam Johnstone at the end of last season after Hodgson was brought in to replace Patrick Vieira as manager. Guaita, who joined from Getafe in 2018 on a free transfer, has been first choice throughout his spell at Selhurst Park and has made more than 150 appearances for Palace.
