Crystal Palace winger Schlupp: Vieira appointment was exciting | OneFootball

Crystal Palace winger Jeffrey Schlupp is enjoying his football under manager Patrick Vieira.

Schlupp has spoken in detail about the playing philosophy of Vieira, as he praised the attacking mindset introduced by the manager this season.

“We saw reports of him being appointed as manager," Schlupp told Premier League Productions. “Obviously everyone knows who Patrick Vieira is. He's a legend of the game, he's a Premier League legend.

“It was exciting. Then to meet him face-to-face was a big moment for me personally, and for everyone else. He got his message across straight away, told us about his philosophy and the way he wants to play.

“I think everyone bought into that straight away. Everyone demands respect, but the respect for him was there straight away.

“We knew who he was and what he stands for. I think we took to him straight away, and believed in his philosophy straight away."