Crystal Palace officially identify title-winning manager as Thomas Frank alternative

Crystal Palace have identified Toulouse head coach Jens Berthel Askou as a managerial candidate alongside Thomas Frank. Current Palace manager Pierre Sage is facing dismissal following a 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool, which left the club bottom of the Premier League with seven points from 10 games. Former RB Leipzig manager Ole Werner has also reportedly been placed on Palace's shortlist.

While Frank remains a primary contender after his dismissal from Tottenham in February, Askou has emerged as an alternative following his work with FC Copenhagen and Motherwell. The Danish coach won the Danish Super League with Copenhagen before leading Motherwell to European qualification and fourth place in Scotland.