Crystal Palace's push to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager has encountered minor delays, as the club works to finalise terms for the Danish coach's sizeable backroom team.
Palace dismissed head coach Pierre Sage on Thursday after just 16 matches in charge, following Sunday's 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool that left the Eagles bottom of the Premier League table.
Club chairman Steve Parish and the Palace hierarchy have identified Frank, who has been out of management since leaving Tottenham in February 2026, as their primary target to steer the club away from relegation trouble.
Palace had also explored options including Sean Dyche and Toulouse head coach Jens Berthel Askou before advancing talks with Frank.
Confirming Sage's exit alongside his coaching staff, Palace stated: "The club would like to place on record its thanks to Pierre and his staff for their efforts during their time in south London, and wish them well for the future."
Palace remain hopeful of concluding negotiations with Frank before players begin returning from international duty next week ahead of next Saturday's trip to Coventry City.
