Pierre Sage, who led RC Lens to a historic Coupe de France title and a second-place Ligue 1 finish last season, has faced a turbulent start at Crystal Palace. Just months after being named Ligue 1 manager of the year, the 47-year-old is now second-favourite to be the next Premier League manager sacked. Palace sit in the relegation zone with the worst defensive record in the division, losing their last three league games without scoring and conceding nine goals.
Sage described the situation as a "disaster" following a defeat at Tottenham, pointing to the departures of key players Daniel Munoz and Maxence Lacroix, the loss of Ismaila Sarr's goal-scoring impact, and the decline in Adam Wharton's form. Additionally, Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card has further complicated matters. Despite the struggles, fans have shown understanding of the challenges Sage inherited, though questions remain about his suitability for the role from the outset.
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