Pierre Sage faces early pressure at Crystal Palace after two league losses

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Pierre Sage faces early pressure at Crystal Palace after two league losses
Summary

Pierre Sage faces scrutiny at Crystal Palace following two losses in his first two Premier League matches. The club currently sits among five teams with zero points and holds a joint-worst goal difference of -5 in the division. Sage, who previously managed RC Lens to a Coupe de France title and a second-place Ligue 1 finish, replaced Oliver Glasner at the helm this season. Reports indicate the early results have caused concern at Selhurst Park, potentially influencing player transfer decisions. Malick Fofana reportedly signed with Sunderland rather than Crystal Palace during the recent transfer deadline day, a move attributed in part to the current situation surrounding the manager. Sage remains under pressure to improve the club's standing as the Premier League season continues.

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  • Pierre Sage lost his first two competitive matches as Crystal Palace manager.
  • The team holds a -5 goal difference and zero points in the Premier League.
  • Palace lost matches against Everton and Manchester City.
  • Malick Fofana chose to join Sunderland over Crystal Palace on deadline day.
  • Reports link the current managerial pressure to the club's recent recruitment difficulties.
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After two defeats in his first two competitive outings as Crystal Palace boss, Pierre Sage may already be coming under some pressure at Selhurst Park, as per a report from Sacha Tavolieri.It has been ...

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