Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche have emerged as the leading candidates to replace Pierre Sage as Crystal Palace head coach following the Frenchman’s dismissal on Sunday.
Palace are considering their options after sacking Sage just five months into his tenure, with their 3-1 defeat to Liverpool extending their losing run to four consecutive Premier League matches.
The result left the Eagles bottom of the table, prompting club chairman Steve Parish to end Sage’s brief spell at Selhurst Park.
According to SunSport, former Tottenham manager Frank and ex-Everton boss Dyche are the early favourites to take over at the struggling Premier League club.
Frank and Dyche offer different experience
Frank has been without a managerial position since leaving Tottenham in February, but remains highly regarded for his work at Brentford.
The Danish coach helped establish the west London club in the Premier League after guiding them to promotion and building a competitive side capable of holding its own in the top flight.
Dyche, meanwhile, offers extensive experience in the fight against relegation, having previously managed Everton and Nottingham Forest.
The Englishman left Forest earlier this year and could now be considered for another Premier League challenge, with Palace needing a manager capable of improving their results quickly.
Sage pays price for Palace’s poor run
Sage was appointed in June to succeed Oliver Glasner, having guided Lens to the Coupe de France title and a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season.
However, his time in England proved difficult, with Palace recording seven defeats and just two victories under his leadership.
The Eagles also conceded 24 goals, the highest total in the division, as defensive problems contributed to their slide to the bottom of the standings.
In his final interview, Sage acknowledged the need for his team to become more efficient in attack and defence.
His departure leaves Palace searching for a replacement capable of reversing their fortunes and helping the club avoid a relegation battle.
Whoever takes over will also inherit the challenge of following Glasner, who guided Palace to the FA Cup, Community Shield and UEFA Conference League title during his successful spell at the club.