Crystal Palace dismissed manager Pierre Sage on Thursday following a dismal start to the Premier League campaign.
The decision, which leaves the club at the foot of the table with only seven points from 10 matches, came less than two hours after Manchester United terminated Michael Carrick’s contract.
- Thomas Frank has emerged as a candidate for the Selhurst Park vacancy.
The departure of Pierre Sage marks a swift end to a tenure that spanned only five months, as reported by CNN Indonesia. Despite arriving with the pedigree of a modern tactician, Sage failed to stabilize a defense that has conceded 24 goals in 10 league matches—the worst defensive record in the top flight.
The tactical inefficiency was underscored by a failure to replace the structural stability established by his predecessor, Oliver Glasner, who had led the club to FA Cup and UEFA Conference League glory.
Sage, who had been appointed in the summer on a three-year contract, oversaw a side that managed only two wins from its first 10 league fixtures. According to Detik Sport, the team has suffered seven defeats, tying them with Coventry City for the most losses in the league.
The club’s recent form included four consecutive league defeats, highlighted by a 5-0 loss to Brighton and a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, a match in which Jean-Philippe Mateta was sent off before halftime. Their only victory in the last eight matches across all competitions came against Fulham in the Carabao Cup.
The board’s decision, confirmed on Thursday, saw the exit of Sage and his entire backroom staff. Goal.com said that the tipping point was a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool, a result that left the Eagles with seven losses in their opening 10 fixtures.
| Team | League Position | Points | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | Relegation Zone | N/A | N/A |
| Nottingham Forest | 19th | 6 | N/A |
Crystal Palace has moved quickly to identify a successor, with former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank reportedly in advanced talks to take the helm. The urgency reflects the high stakes of the season, where historical data suggests that November and December are the most volatile months for managerial security, as highlighted by Vietnam.vn.
While Sage struggled to imprint his philosophy, other candidates have been linked to the vacancy as the club evaluates its options during the international break. Reports from Vivagoal.com suggest that Toulouse manager Jens Berthel Askou and former RB Leipzig boss Ole Werner have also appeared on the club’s radar.
The club issued a formal statement on the matter, noting, “Crystal Palace Football Club confirms that Pierre Sage has left his position as manager.” The board expressed gratitude for the efforts of Sage and his staff during their time in South London, though the focus has already shifted to the logistical challenges of the upcoming winter schedule.
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