Sage feels 'shame' at Palace thrashing with future in doubt
Crystal Palace manage Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" at the Eagles' performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighton and does not know if he will be given time to save his job.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage expressed shame after his team experienced a 5-0 defeat against Brighton. The French coach, who took charge of the Eagles in the summer, conceded three goals within the first ten minutes, marking their worst loss to a rival since 1956. Sage admitted that he was the one responsible for the team's poor performance and urged himself to work on transforming it.
The manager emphasized that Palace's current form is a cause for concern, with 17 goals conceded in the Premier League, the most in the top flight. Despite his predecessor Oliver Glasner leading the club to success, Sage has struggled to secure wins, currently sitting 14th in the league with only two victories in seven games. The manager expressed his regret to the fans, acknowledging that the team did not demonstrate the expected level of performance.
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