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Pierre Sage prepares for Europa League match with Crystal Palace

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Pierre Sage prepares for Europa League match with Crystal Palace

Summary

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage will face his former club Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday. Sage, who previously led Lyon from November 2023 to early 2025, has expressed excitement for his return to France. After a challenging start, Palace secured a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest last weekend, showing improved form under Sage. He aims to keep Palace competitive in both domestic and European competitions this season, stating that he can rotate the squad effectively to manage both tournaments' demands.

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•Pierre Sage returns to France with Crystal Palace for Europa League action
•Palace won their last match 3-1 against Nottingham Forest
•Sage previously managed Lyon, transforming their fortunes in Ligue 1
•Palace aims for strong performances in both league and European play
•Sage is the first Premier League French coach without 100 managerial matches

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5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Premier League move a Sage decision for new Palace boss

What they're saying

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Pierre Sage has admitted the opportunity to manage in the Premier League was one he could simply not refuse as he prepares to return to his native France with Crystal Palace this week."I am the 10th French coach to have worked in the Premier League and the slightly crazy thing is that I am the first to have done so without having had 100 matches as a manager.
— Yahoo Sports

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