Palace consider replacing Sage, with Frank among contenders

What the report says

Crystal Palace are weighing up Pierre Sage’s future after a poor start to the season left the club bottom of the Premier League. According to BBC Sport Football, the French manager is under serious pressure only five months into his tenure, following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Liverpool at Selhurst Park. Palace have lost four league matches in a row and have won only two of their 10 Premier League games so far.

The club have held internal discussions about both the manager’s position and possible replacements. Thomas Frank, the former Brentford and Tottenham boss, is described as a leading candidate and would be available immediately because he is out of work. Ex-Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche also has support inside the club, BBC Sport reported. Palace have collected seven points from their 10 league fixtures and have conceded 24 goals, the worst defensive record in the division.

Sage was appointed in June on a three-year contract after Oliver Glasner departed. He has previously had success at Lens, but at Palace he has not matched the standards set by Glasner, who went on to deliver major cup success. Palace are also struggling in Europe, sitting 21st in the Europa League league phase after one win from four matches. Their next Premier League game is away to Coventry after the international break.