Pierre Sage faces challenges in debut season with Crystal Palace
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is navigating a challenging debut season in the Premier League. In a recent match, Palace started well but failed to convert early chances from players like Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah. As Everton gained control, Palace struggled to threaten in the second half. Sage acknowledged that the absence of top scorer Ismaila Sarr, linked with a move to Galatasaray, compounded their difficulties. With key defensive player Maxence Lacroix also missing, Sage may need reinforcements before the transfer deadline.
- •Pierre Sage is the new manager of Crystal Palace.
- •Crystal Palace created early chances but could not capitalize.
- •Everton gained control as Palace struggled to create threats.
- •Ismaila Sarr did not travel for the match due to transfer links.
- •Maxence Lacroix's absence created further challenges for Sage.
- 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — How did Sage fare in his Premier League opener?
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — 'It could be a tricky debut season for Sage'
"Premier League history was made before a ball was even kicked this season as a record nine clubs started the campaign with new managers. The post-Oliver Glasner era has begun at Crystal Palace under Pierre Sage, who led Ligue 1 side Lens to their first French Cup last season before agreeing to take over at Selhurst Park. It was a disappointing start for the highly regarded Sage, who did such an outstanding job at Lens, with defeat at Everton - but he also knows the outcome could have been a much more satisfactory one.
"Pierre Sage, welcome to the Premier League and the fine margins that can swing a game. Looking down at the French football manager in the second half, he was rubbing his chin with his hand after making a couple of substitutions to try to rescue something from a game that started so brightly for Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eddie Nketiah and Daniel Munoz all had more than decent chances that could have easily found the net.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:16 AMHow did Sage fare in his Premier League opener?
Premier League history was made before a ball was even kicked this season as a record nine clubs started the campaign with new managers. The post-Oliver Glasner era has begun at Crystal Palace under Pierre Sage, who led Ligue 1 side Lens to their first French Cup last season before agreeing to take over at Selhurst Park. It was a disappointing start for the highly regarded Sage, who did such an outstanding job at Lens, with defeat at Everton - but he also knows the outcome could have been a much more satisfactory one.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:22 AM'It could be a tricky debut season for Sage'
Pierre Sage, welcome to the Premier League and the fine margins that can swing a game. Looking down at the French football manager in the second half, he was rubbing his chin with his hand after making a couple of substitutions to try to rescue something from a game that started so brightly for Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eddie Nketiah and Daniel Munoz all had more than decent chances that could have easily found the net.
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