Dean Henderson: Although the match was tough, the most important thing is that we made it to the next round.

Dean Henderson stated that Crystal Palace, having advanced to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, are determined to continue their pursuit of greater achievements. Despite a tough night at the Artemio Franchi Stadium, where Fiorentina won the second leg 2-1, Crystal Palace still advanced with a 4-2 aggregate score.

Early in the second half, Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson conceded a goal to Cher Ndol, sending the visiting fans into a tense moment. However, he subsequently made several crucial saves, helping his team withstand the pressure and hold on for the final ten minutes in relative ease.

After the match, Dean Henderson said, "This is a very important moment for us, without a doubt. The fans have always supported us during this difficult period of the season and hoped that we could continue to move forward and achieve something special. I think tonight's game was very tough and unpredictable. Even a 3-0 lead was not secure, but we ultimately made it through, so the result is the most important thing."

"Of course, our goal is to win the game, which has always been our pursuit. This team is very united, so in the crucial final stages of the season, we will come together even more closely and continue to move forward."

Crystal Palace suffered a double blow with injuries, as Adam Walton and Maxence Lacroix were both forced off in the first half. However, Dean Henderson stated that regardless of the severity of the injuries, the team will actively address any difficulties that may arise.

When asked if he knew the details of the injury, Dean Henderson said, "I'm not entirely sure about the specifics, but the head coach has been emphasizing that everyone needs to step up. The team cohesion is excellent, and we must continue to work hard."

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