Crystal Palace coach Pierre Sage set to be dismissed; Thomas Frank the leading candidate

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Crystal Palace lost 3-1 to Liverpool, leaving them bottom of the Premier League as the international break begins. The defeat increases the pressure on their coach, Pierre Sage, who was appointed just five months ago.

The club is considering parting ways with the Frenchman, and Thomas Frank is in a strong position to replace him. Sean Dyche is also receiving backing behind the scenes. Jens Bertel Asko, coach of Toulouse, is among the other candidates.

After the defeat, Sage said: "I don't feel that the dream has turned into a nightmare." The Frenchman may return to Lens, the club he coached last season, before a decision is made on who will take the job at Palace.