Crystal Palace will not sack head coach Pierre Sage immediately after their 5-0 defeat by Brighton, although his position remains uncertain, according to The Guardian.
The London club conceded three goals inside the opening 10 minutes at Brighton, matching their club record for their heaviest defeat by their local rivals.
Crystal Palace have also conceded 17 goals in their first seven Premier League matches, the highest total in the division.
Club chairman Steve Parish considered dismissing Sage but has decided to retain him for the time being. Crystal Palace are 14th in the table and are not in immediate danger.
Sage is expected to take charge of the team for Thursday’s Europa League match against Besiktas and Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Newcastle. However, the manager has been told that results must improve in the near future.
The relationship between Sage and the club’s leadership had already become strained during the summer. Crystal Palace were unable to sign several players the manager wanted to bring to the squad.
Parish has also expressed concerns about Sage’s team selections and use of substitutes.
Kieran McKenna and Thomas Frank are among the potential successors being considered if Crystal Palace decide to make a change.
