Pierre Sage, manager of Crystal Palace, is under pressure after the club suffered a run of poor results in the Premier League. Sage has been in charge for five months, and his side currently sit bottom of the English top-flight table ahead of the international break.
In the latest round of fixtures, Crystal Palace lost 3-1 to Liverpool, marking their fourth consecutive league defeat. In total, they have secured only two wins in 10 matches played, accumulating seven points. The team’s defensive record is particularly concerning, having conceded 24 goals, which is the worst defensive record in the league.
The club has held internal discussions regarding the future of Pierre Sage and potential candidates to replace him. Among the names mentioned are Thomas Frank, former manager of Tottenham and Brentford, and Sean Dyche, former manager of Nottingham Forest. Both candidates are currently unemployed and available to take over the reins.
Pierre Sage signed a three-year contract in June, succeeding Oliver Glasner, who led the club to their first FA Cup title and a Europa Conference League victory before moving to manage Nottingham Forest. Sage, who previously guided Lens to second place in French Ligue 1 and a French Cup win, has failed to replicate that success in England.
The run of poor results began on 11 October with a 5-0 defeat to Brighton, after which Sage stated he felt humiliated. Since then, the team has suffered three further league defeats, including the most recent against Liverpool at Selhurst Park, where Crystal Palace had several chances.
On Sunday, Sage admitted that the team must be more competitive, noting that while they are creating opportunities, they are not achieving the expected results. The absences of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr due to fitness issues and personal reasons related to a desire to leave have further complicated the situation.
Crystal Palace will face Coventry on 21 November after the two-week international break, and Pierre Sage could become the first manager to leave the Premier League this season if he is dismissed.
