Crystal Palace have confirmed the sacking of Pierre Sage. The Frenchman joined the South London club back in the summer from RC Lens. He is now linked with a return to the Ligue 1 club.

Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and to a maiden Coupe de France triumph. He had preveiously spoken of a dream to manage in the Premier League and it is Crystal Palace who provided that opportunity.

However, Oliver Glasner’s successor at Selhurst Park has struggled. In 10 games, he has managed just two wins and one draw. Heading into the international break, Crystal Palace sit bottom of the Premier League. The club’s directors have, therefore, decided to call time on the Frenchman’s reign. He managed just 16 games in all competitions. His assistants, Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa, and Sandy Guichard have left with him

Crystal Palace have confirmed that a successor will be announced in due course.