Crystal Palace Fires Manager Pierre Sage After Poor Start to Season

Crystal Palace has fired its French manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge. The decision comes as the team sits at the bottom of the Premier League standings.

Palace’s recent performance has been troubling, with a 3-1 loss to Liverpool marking their fourth straight defeat. The club has only managed to win two of their first ten matches this season and has the worst defensive record in the league, allowing 24 goals.

A club statement confirmed Sage’s departure and noted that three of his coaching staff members—Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa, and Sandy Guichard—have also left. The statement expressed gratitude for their efforts and wished them well in the future.

Crystal Palace is currently 21st in the Europa League table, having won just one of their four matches. The club has indicated that it will provide updates on the search for a new manager soon.

Thomas Frank, who previously managed Brentford and Tottenham, is rumored to be a candidate for the position. Sage took over from Oliver Glasner, who had a successful run with the club, leading them to their first major trophies last season.