Pierre Sage’s debut at Crystal Palace was far from dreamed of. The technician has already lost 3 times in 4 Premier League days for a success on the Fulham pitch. Fortunately for the 16th in the championship, there was another victory in the League Cup against Middlesbrough. Enough to offer the French a little respite. This weekend’s defeat at home against Ipswich, promoted to the First Division, in added time, however, risks leaving its mark. There is the disappointing result and the choice of men which questions internally.
Holder during the first 3 days, Jaydee Canvot was not called up for this meeting and that was surprising. According to the Daily MailEagles president Steve Parish did not understand this decision, and would even be annoyed by it. The club is banking heavily on the native of Argenteuil, who has become a starter since the departure of Marc GuĂ©hi to Manchester City last winter. His exclusion is considered very severe. The defender is seen as a young player, certainly, but already very valuable. The board of directors didn’t really like it.
Management does not accept the sidelining of Canvot
Obviously, this weakens the position of Pierre Sage, already in difficulty with his results. “ It was a sporting decision, but I have to be honest, I didn’t keep him in the team because of his game against Fulham and what he did during the weekthe technician justified himself during the post-match conference last Saturday. I spoke with him. I need more from him. I’m sure he can do it and I expect a good reaction from him from Monday. » Crystal Palace is experiencing difficulties at the start of the season, particularly in defense.
The club has already conceded 11 goals in the league. “ It’s too much, I’m awarerecognized the former OL and Lens coach. I think today we conceded fewer chances, but we weren’t very effective defensively. We conceded the same goal three times. This is why we need to work on this. We have to find a solution to prevent these crosses, to recover the ball in the box. » In addition to its defensive problems, Crystal Palace does not yet have its best elements between the absences of Jean-Philippe Mateta and IsmaĂŻla Sarr.
