On the same day that Michael Carrick was shown the exit door at Manchester United, Jørgen Strand Larsen’s club does the same.
Sunday’s defeat to Liverpool wasn’t a crisis in isolation, but when this was Crystal Palace’s fourth defeat in a row in the Premier League, where Pierre Sage’s side have won just two of their ten league games this season, it had to come.
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In addition, Palace are 21st in the Europa League, with just one win in their four games so far. In the Premier League, it’s not just the losses that are leaden, but also the way Sage has organised their defensive football. Palace also have the worst defensive record in the league, having conceded 24 goals in 10 games.
“Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Pierre Sage has left his role as manager. Three members of Pierre’s coaching staff – Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard – have also left the club. The club would like to express its gratitude to Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in south London, and wish them the best of luck in the future.”
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Great success in Ligue 1 with Lens helped Sage little in the transition to the world’s toughest league.
