Crystal Palace Hit Premier League Bottom as Pierre Sage Faces Sacking
Crystal Palace have dropped to the bottom of the Premier League table for the first time since December 2017 after suffering a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The matchday 10 result marks the club's fourth consecutive league loss, leaving manager Pierre Sage reportedly on the brink of dismissal ahead of the upcoming international break.
Selhurst Park Struggles Continue
The weekend fixture saw Liverpool secure a decisive 3-1 victory at Selhurst Park, compounding the misery for the home supporters. This latest defeat extended a dismal run of form for Crystal Palace, who have now slumped to four successive league defeats in the English top flight.
Scrutiny on the managerial position has been intensifying over the past few weeks. The catalyst for the mounting pressure on Sage was a heavy 5-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton last month. Failing to recover from that setback, the team has continued to slide down the standings, culminating in their current position at the very foot of the league table.
A Short-Lived Tenure in London
Pierre Sage, who previously coached French side Lens, was appointed in mid-June to replace Oliver Glasner. Despite arriving with hopes of pushing the team forward, his tenure appears likely to end prematurely after a highly challenging introduction to the Premier League.
With the team struggling to secure points, the Palace hierarchy is reportedly poised to sack Sage. A managerial change could be finalised during the international break, granting the club crucial time to negotiate a replacement before domestic football resumes.
Thomas Frank Targeted as Successor
As Crystal Palace prepare for a potential vacancy in the dugout, Thomas Frank has emerged as the main candidate to succeed Sage.
Should the club officially part ways with their current manager in the coming days, securing Frank will become the immediate priority to help steer Crystal Palace away from the bottom of the Premier League and halt their current losing streak.