Crystal Palace view Vitor Matos as a viable option to replace Pierre Sage, with the Portuguese manager carrying an impressive reputation for his work at Swansea City.

According to TEAMtalk, Matos is under consideration at Crystal Palace as a potential replacement for Sage. The Frenchman has come under significant pressure following a poor start to the season at Selhurst Park, and the club are now exploring their options. Matos has enhanced his reputation during his relatively short spell with Swansea City.

Crystal Palace currently sit 14th in the table following a heavy 5-0 defeat to arch-rivals Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend. The result has added to the pressure on Sage, with the Frenchman now under increased scrutiny over his position at Selhurst Park.

Sage arrived during the summer after an impressive season with Lens, where he masterminded a second-place finish in Ligue 1. However, those performances have not translated to the Premier League, and the under-fire manager could be on the verge of losing his job. Palace are already considering potential replacements, including Scott Parker and former Wolves boss Rob Edwards.

The next few games could provide a clearer picture of Sage’s future, as victories would benefit the Frenchman and give him more time to avoid a harsh decision. However, patience appears to be wearing thin at Palace, with other names, including Swansea boss Vitor Matos, now being mentioned as possible replacements.

Vitor Matos to Crystal Palace?

Matos is the latest name under consideration at Crystal Palace, with the club reportedly impressed by his work at Swansea. The Welsh club represents his biggest managerial opportunity to date, following a limited coaching career that also included a spell as head coach of Portuguese club Marítimo.

The 38-year-old manager previously worked as an assistant coach at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp and has impressed with his style of play at Swansea. However, he has limited experience in England and none in the Premier League, unlike some of the other names mentioned in the report, such as Edwards and Parker.

If Crystal Palace decide to sack Sage and replace him with Matos, the appointment would represent a considerable risk in terms of expectations. The pressures of the Premier League would be uncharted territory for the 38-year-old manager, although he could still surprise a few people if he were given the opportunity to take charge at Selhurst Park.