Palace consider replacing Sage, with Frank among contenders

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces the threat of losing his job just five months into his tenure, as the club sits at the bottom of the Premier League. Following a 3-1 loss to Liverpool, Palace has suffered four consecutive league defeats, winning only two of their last ten matches. The internal discussions are underway to determine Sage's future and identify a potential replacement.

Two notable candidates being considered are former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank and ex-Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche, both of whom are currently unemployed and could start their new roles immediately. Palace has only seven points from their ten league matches, the weakest defensive record in the league with 24 goals conceded, and a poor 1-1 record in the Europa League, securing just one win from four matches.

If Sage is dismissed, he would become the Premier League's first casualty this season. Appointed on a three-year contract in June by Oliver Glasner, who departed at the end of the previous season, Sage expressed his determination to find a solution despite the team's poor performance. He emphasized the need to improve their playing style and push for better results.