Crystal Palace: Pierre Sage sack decision explained with Eagles to begin search for new manager

Crystal Palace are set to sack manager Pierre Sage after just two wins in 10 league games, with the club rock bottom following Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Crystal Palace are expected to part ways with manager Pierre Sage heading into the international break. The Frenchman, appointed in the summer to succeed Oliver Glasner, has won just two of his opening 10 league games as Palace sit rock bottom of the Premier League table.

Palace's decision comes after Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. Though Sage was well liked by most players, he struggled to implement his ideas effectively. His fixation with pressing and running exposed Palace's defensive vulnerabilities — the club has conceded the most goals in the Premier League this season.

Flashpoints including a 5-0 defeat to Brighton and a 3-2 loss to Ipswich raised further concerns about his tactical approach and communication with the squad.

Palace are expected to move quickly to name a successor, with former Brentford and Tottenham manager Thomas Frank reportedly the frontrunner for the role.