Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg immediately linked as first Premier League manager ‘sacked’

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg has reportedly been placed on Crystal Palace's seven-man shortlist to replace manager Sage, who was reportedly axed following a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. Palace are currently bottom of the Premier League with seven points after 10 matches. According to Sky Sports, former Tottenham and Brentford boss Thomas Frank is considered the leading candidate for the role.

Hellberg currently has Middlesbrough sitting second in the Championship after 15 games. Other reported contenders on Palace's shortlist include Sean Dyche, Vitor Pereira, Frank Lampard, Vitor Matos, and Tony Popovic. Middlesbrough recently entered the international break following an away defeat to Wrexham and a 0-0 draw at Watford.