Palace consider replacing Sage with Frank among contenders

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is in serious danger of losing his job, with Thomas Frank among the contenders to replace him.

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is in serious danger of losing his job only five months into his reign, with the club bottom of the Premier League going into the international break.

Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool was Palace's fourth successive league loss, with Sage's side having won just two of their 10 league matches this season.

The club have held internal talks aimed at deciding Sage's future and his potential successor.

Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank is viewed as a strong candidate, while ex-Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche also has some support internally.

Both are out of work and would be available to start immediately.

Palace have taken just seven points from their 10 league matches and have the worst defensive record in the league, having conceded 24 goals.

Source: BBC Sport