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Jérôme Rothen pays Pierre Sage

Fifteenth in the Premier League last season, Crystal Palace took the gamble of enlisting Pierre Sage as their new coach.

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:30 AM

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Jérôme Rothen criticized Pierre Sage, claiming the Crystal Palace manager is paying for a bad attitude and false modesty.
Rothen questioned Sage's decision to leave Lens for Crystal Palace after winning the Coupe de France instead of playing Champions League football.
Crystal Palace sit 17th in the Premier League table with only three wins from their first 12 matches.

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Pundit Jérôme Rothen criticized Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage, claiming on RMC that the French coach is suffering the consequences of a poor attitude and false modesty. Rothen argued that Sage left Lens prematurely after winning the Coupe de France, choosing to move to a struggling Premier League side rather than competing in the Champions League.

Crystal Palace currently sit 17th in the Premier League table after winning just three of their opening 12 matches. Rothen highlighted Sage's complaints regarding Palace's recruitment, contrasting them with his silence at Lens, and stated the manager lacked the necessary experience for the role.

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