Crystal Palace sacks Pierre Sage in 2026
After 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, coach leaves command with team at the bottom of the Premier League
November 12, 2026
Crystal Palace sacked coach Pierre Sage in 2026 after 16 games in command of the team. The London club occupies the bottom of the Premier League.
End of cycle after home defeat
The decision of the Crystal Palace board was officialized after the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, in a match valid for the Premier League. According to information from BBC Sport Football and The Guardian Football, the French professional did not resist the negative sequence and leaves the position after 16 matches played. The negative result kept the club in last place in the national championship standings.
Performance and lack of scoring
In the duel against Liverpool, Crystal Palace controlled 53% of ball possession and accumulated 19 total shots, generating an expected goals index of 2.38. However, the team wasted 4 great chances created throughout the 90 minutes, scoring only once. Meanwhile, the opponent converted two of their clear opportunities and secured the 3-1 triumph.
Negative sequence and next steps
The recent record of Crystal Palace shows 1 win and 4 defeats in the last 5 matches. As reported by The Guardian Football, Thomas Frank emerges in advanced negotiations to take over the technical command of the London squad. The team's next scheduled match in the Premier League will be against Coventry City.
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