Crystal Palace have dismissed Pierre Sage as manager following a poor run of form that has left the club at the bottom of the Premier League table. The decision came after a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, which marked the team's eighth loss in all competitions this season.
Sage's Tenure at Selhurst Park
Sage had replaced Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park during the summer, having previously guided Lens to a French Cup victory and a second-place finish in Ligue 1, behind Paris Saint-Germain. His time at Palace, however, was marked by mounting pressure, particularly after a heavy defeat to local rivals Brighton in mid-October.
Further losses to Newcastle United and Tottenham followed, along with draws against Hoffenheim and Besiktas in the Europa League. Palace did secure a win over Fulham in the Carabao Cup, and also claimed three points when Glasner returned to Selhurst Park with Nottingham Forest, but the defeat to Liverpool proved decisive.
Potential Successors
Sage's dismissal makes him the second top-flight manager to lose his job this season, following Michael Carrick's departure from Manchester United on Thursday morning. Reports in France suggest Lens are looking to re-hire Sage after relieving Yannick Cahuzac of his duties.
At Palace, the hierarchy is now focused on appointing a successor. Former Tottenham and Brentford boss Thomas Frank is understood to be the early frontrunner, with other candidates including Frank Lampard, Sean Dyche, Vitor Pereira, Kim Hellberg, Vitor Matos and Tony Popovic. Ole Werner and Jens Berthel Askou have also emerged as names under consideration.
