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“They bought him to be a starter” – Crystal Palace manager questioned over treatment of player

Crystal Palace’s handling of Darío Osorio is causing quite a bit of frustration in Chile. And a local commentator is certainly making his feelings known. The winger has barely had a look-in under Pierre Sage since arriving from Midtjylland in…

By Pedro Reinert · Sport Witness

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:50 AM

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Commentator Juan Manuel Pons criticised Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage for rarely starting winger Darío Osorio.
Pons argued that Crystal Palace signed Osorio from Midtjylland to be a starter rather than a bench option.
Osorio played only 15 minutes as a substitute during Palace's 2-0 defeat against Tottenham last weekend.

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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has faced repeated criticism from commentator Juan Manuel 'Bambino' Pons regarding the limited playing time given to winger Darío Osorio. Despite arriving in the summer from Midtjylland, the Chilean international has primarily been used as a substitute amid Palace's recent struggles.

Pons questioned Sage's decisions during a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham and again during Thursday's 1-1 Europa League draw against Hoffenheim. After entering in the 75th minute against Hoffenheim, Osorio helped set up the move leading to Daichi Kamada's equalising goal.

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