Pierre Sage Expresses Regret After Crystal Palace's Heavy Defeat to Brighton

Pierre Sage, the manager of Crystal Palace, expressed regret after his team suffered a 5-0 defeat against Brighton, marking their worst loss to the rivals since January 1956. Sage, who took over as manager this summer, stated that he felt shame over the performance and questioned whether he would be given enough time to improve the situation.

The match saw Palace concede three goals within the first ten minutes, a start Sage described as abnormal. He took full responsibility for the team's lack of preparation and motivation, acknowledging the need for significant changes moving forward.

Currently, Crystal Palace sits 14th in the Premier League, having won only two of their seven matches and conceding the most goals in the league. Sage apologized to the fans for the disappointing display, emphasizing the importance of their support. The team is set to face Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday before returning to league action against Newcastle on Sunday.