Crystal Palace has announced that Pierre Sage has been sacked from his role as manager, following a challenging five-month tenure that culminated in a 3-1 loss to Liverpool on Sunday. This defeat marked the team’s fourth consecutive loss in the league, with only two victories in their first ten matches this season.
Currently, Crystal Palace finds itself at the bottom of the Premier League standings, having conceded a league-high 24 goals. In addition to their league struggles, the team also sits 21st in the 36-team Europa League table with just one win from four matches.
A statement from the club confirmed Sage’s departure and noted that three members of his coaching staff—Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa, and Sandy Guichard—will also be leaving Selhurst Park. The club expressed gratitude to Sage and his staff for their contributions and wished them success in their future endeavors.
The club indicated that an update regarding the appointment of a new manager will be provided shortly. Speculation has emerged that Thomas Frank, former manager of Brentford and Tottenham, may be a potential candidate to take over the managerial role.
Sage, who previously managed Lens in France, faced the daunting task of succeeding Oliver Glasner, who had led Palace to significant achievements, including their first major trophies in the FA Cup and UEFA Conference League last season.
Glasner departed the club after a dispute over transfer policies and has since joined Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. In contrast, Sage’s stint at Palace included notable defeats, including a heavy 5-0 loss against rivals Brighton.
