Sources: Pierre Sage fighting for his job at Crystal Palace amid 'dressing room' revolt
Pierre Sage is fighting to keep his job at Crystal Palace amid dressing room issues, sources have told Football Insider.
Several Eagles' stars have voiced their discontent to the club about the manager's training methods, which are causing issues behind the scenes.
The Frenchman has overseen two wins and three defeats in his first five games at the helm, but the prospect is growing that could soon be out of a job.
He was appointed in June to succeed the outgoing Oliver Glasner after leaving Ligue 1 club Lens by mutual consent.
Sage guided Lens to a second-placed finish in the French top flight and their first-ever Coupe de France title last season, while also winning the UNFP Manager of the Year award.
It has certainly not been such plain sailing for him in South London so far, however, and he needs to quickly win over senior players.
Pierre Sage under pressure to convince Crystal Palace stars behind the scenes
Sage, 47, managed in the French lower leagues before moving to coach Lyon's academy in 2019 and ultimately becoming their first-team boss in 2024.
He was sacked after 12 months in the job, but soon returned to the dugout with Lens last June and enjoyed a historic maiden season with the club.
Palace looked to have landed a coup by appointing him ahead of this campaign, but a tough summer window has left his squad short in some areas.
Sage has made public his decisions to leave the likes of Evann Guessand, Dwight McNeil and Jaydee Canvot out of recent Palace squads, insisting that they are not performing to a high enough standard.
He is at risk of a revolt within the Eagles' squad, which could, in turn, see him out of a job soon.
Man United identify Tyrick Mitchell as left-back target
Palace have earned a reputation for having to sell their best players to bigger clubs after developing them superbly over several seasons.
Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Eagles star Mitchell has been placed onto Man United's shortlist as they look to sign a new left-back in either of the next two windows.
The two-cap England international has made 248 senior appearances for the club since coming through their academy, and bagged twice in their sole league win against Fulham so far this term.