Crystal Palace on the verge of parting ways with Pierre Sage

Crystal Palace are reportedly preparing to remove Pierre Sage from his position as manager. The news, reported by So Foot, the Daily Mail, Foot Mercato and the Evening Standard, comes after the Eagles' latest defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.

A decision expected

According to Foot Mercato, which cites the English press, the London club are expected to part ways with their manager in the coming hours. The Evening Standard, for its part, writes that Crystal Palace are preparing to sack Pierre Sage, with the club sitting bottom of the Premier League. The Daily Mail goes in the same direction and mentions an impending dismissal.

Thomas Frank leading the race

According to the Daily Mail, Thomas Frank would be the main candidate to take over from Pierre Sage. The English outlet places him at the top of the race to replace the struggling manager. The Evening Standard indicates that Crystal Palace should begin the search for a new manager during the international break.

A promising summer

Foot Mercato recalls that Pierre Sage had joined Crystal Palace last summer with hope. The French outlet looks back at his early days at the club, before results failed to follow, with the club finding themselves at the bottom of the Premier League standings.

None of the sources specify a date for an official announcement.