Europa League: Pierre Sage beaten with Crystal Palace at Lyon
Pierre Sage, Crystal Palace's manager, endured a disappointing return to Lyon, where his team lost 3-2 in the Europa League, according to several media outlets.
Pierre Sage, Crystal Palace's manager, endured a disappointing return to Lyon. His team lost 3-2 at Olympique Lyonnais in the Europa League, as reported by L'Équipe. The coach expressed his disappointment after the match.
A difficult return
According to The Telegraph, Pierre Sage's return to Lyon ended in disappointment for Crystal Palace. Sky Sports mentions a defeat for Sage against his former team. The English club conceded a 3-2 loss, as Foot Mercato notes. Les Gones, for their part, remain in the top 5 of the league, according to the same outlet.
Regrets for Palace
The Evening Standard highlights that Crystal Palace failed to register a single shot on target in the first half, before threatening late in the match. Pierre Sage said, in comments reported by L'Équipe, that his team was "lacking aggression and fight." Onze Mondial also mentions a "very disappointing return" and the coach's huge disappointment.
A response expected
This defeat is a setback for Crystal Palace in the Europa League. The club will need to respond quickly to stay in contention in the competition.
