Crystal Palace have parted ways with head coach Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, following a disappointing start to the 2026-27 Premier League campaign that has left the club at the bottom of the standings.
The club confirmed the Frenchman’s departure on Thursday, bringing an end to his 16-match spell at Selhurst Park. Three members of his coaching staff, Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard, have also left the club.
In an official statement, Palace thanked Sage and his staff for their efforts and said further information regarding the appointment of a new manager would be provided in due course.
Sage’s dismissal follows Sunday’s 3-1 home defeat against Liverpool, which extended Palace’s losing streak in the Premier League to four matches. The Eagles have managed just two victories in their opening 10 league fixtures, collecting seven points and slipping to the foot of the table.
Their defensive struggles have been a major concern, with Palace conceding 24 goals so far this season, the highest tally in the competition.
Appointed in June on a three-year contract, Sage arrived from French club Lens as a replacement for Oliver Glasner. Glasner had guided Palace through a successful period, winning major silverware, including the FA Cup and UEFA Conference League.
However, Palace struggled to maintain that momentum after losing several important players during the summer transfer window. The club also faced difficulties strengthening its squad, contributing to an inconsistent start under the new manager.
Palace had also reportedly considered several other candidates, including Sean Dyche, Vitor Pereira, Frank Lampard, Kim Hellberg and Tony Popovic.
