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Crystal Palace Dismiss Pierre Sage as Three Coaching Staff Members Leave

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London, UK. 08th Nov, 2026. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Pierre Sage Manager of Crystal Palace during his post match press conference during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC v Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park Stadium on November 8, 2026 in London, England. Photo by Daniel Weir) Cre...
London, UK. 08th Nov, 2026. LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Pierre Sage Manager of Crystal Palace during his post match press conference during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC v Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park Stadium on November 8, 2026 in London, England. Photo by Daniel Weir) Credit: SPP Sport Press Photo. /Alamy Live News

Crystal Palace confirmed Pierre Sage’s dismissal on Thursday 12 November, with three members of his coaching staff also leaving the club.

Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard have all departed alongside Sage. Palace addressed the search for his replacement in their statement:

“An update on the process of appointing a new Manager will be provided in due course.”

The decision follows a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Sunday 8 November. That was Palace’s fifth loss in eight matches between 15 October and 8 November, a run spanning the Premier League, Europa League and EFL Cup.

The Eagles currently sit bottom of the Premier League with seven points after 10 matches. Their next manager faces an immediate task: lifting a side struggling at the foot of the table.

BBC Sport reported that Thomas Frank was in advanced talks to take over, with discussions understood to have reached their closing stages. An agreement or appointment has not been confirmed.

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