Crystal Palace have made a decision on manager Pierre Sage following growing pressure over the club’s difficult start to the Premier League season.
Sources have indicated that Palace’s hierarchy have been considering whether to part ways with the Frenchman, with concerns growing over the team’s performances.
However, the club are understood to have stopped short of making a final decision and remain willing to give Sage more time to turn things around.
The international break has reportedly arrived at a difficult moment for the manager, with Palace having begun to show signs of improvement before the pause.
The Eagles had lost just one of their previous five matches in all competitions, while also recording three clean sheets during that run.
Sage is still adapting to English football after arriving with no previous experience of managing outside France, and Palace’s hierarchy remain conscious of the challenges involved in his transition.
Palace Board Face Major Decision Over Sage
There are also wider issues influencing the situation at Selhurst Park.
Palace’s American ownership group are attempting to sell the club, while the squad underwent significant changes during the summer transfer window.
The departures of Maxence Lacroix and Daniel Munoz left important gaps in the squad, with Palace operating within a relatively limited transfer budget.
There have also been reports of frustration involving players including Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr, leaving Sage with further issues to manage behind the scenes.
Despite the mounting pressure, the Palace board are understood to be reluctant to make a rushed decision over the manager’s position.
The club believe the difficult start cannot be attributed solely to Sage and are taking the wider circumstances at the club into consideration.
Crystal Palace Push Ahead With Tyrick Mitchell Contract Talks
Meanwhile, Palace are continuing negotiations with Tyrick Mitchell over a new contract.
The left-back is entering the final year of his current deal and has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool.
Palace are now looking to accelerate talks and reach an agreement with the 27-year-old in the coming weeks.
Mitchell has already made more than 250 appearances for his boyhood club, and Palace remain keen to secure his long-term future at Selhurst Park.