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Pierre Sage warns Crystal Palace that Liverpool are a ‘crazy team’ after Europa League draw

Pierre Sage is expecting another tough test for Crystal Palace after their Europa League draw on Thursday.

By Mitch Fretton · 101 Great Goals

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:21 PM

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Pierre Sage warned Crystal Palace to expect a difficult test against a "crazy" Liverpool side.
Liverpool will enter the upcoming Premier League fixture looking to respond after back-to-back defeats.
Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Hoffenheim in the Europa League despite Adam Wharton receiving a red card.

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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has warned his squad to prepare for a tough challenge against Liverpool, labeling them a "crazy team." Speaking following Palace's 1-1 Europa League draw against Hoffenheim, Sage noted that their upcoming Premier League opponents will arrive with high motivation after suffering consecutive losses.

Palace secured the midweek draw despite playing with ten men following midfielder Adam Wharton's red card. Sage praised his team's resilience and credited goalkeeper Dean Henderson's crucial saves, but emphasized the urgent need for recovery and tactical preparation ahead of the weekend fixture.

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