Khalaili Shines as Crystal Palace Struggles, Coach Under Fire
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Crystal Palace lost 2-0 to Newcastle United, remaining 17th in the Premier League with only 7 points from 24. Israeli player Anan Khalaili received high ratings despite the team's struggles, being called the "only signing not to disappoint." Coach Pierre Sage is facing increasing pressure and potential dismissal due to the team's poor performance and lack of summer reinforcements.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Anan Khalaili was Crystal Palace's highest-rated player with a 7.3 in their 2-0 loss to Newcastle.
- Crystal Palace sits 17th in the Premier League after earning 7 points from 24 possible.
- Coach Pierre Sage is under significant pressure following the team's string of poor results.
- Journalists noted Khalaili as a rare positive among Crystal Palace's disappointing new signings.
- Speculation suggests management's lack of summer support contributed to the team's struggles.
Crystal Palace suffered another disappointing defeat, losing 2-0 to Newcastle United on Sunday, continuing their poor start to the season. The loss leaves the team with only 7 points from a possible 24, placing them 17th in the Premier League standings. This result intensifies pressure on Crystal Palace's French coach, Pierre Sage, with reports indicating his job is at risk.
Despite the team's overall struggles, Israeli player Anan Khalaili was highlighted as one of the few bright spots. According to SofaScore, Khalaili received the highest rating for Crystal Palace with a 7.3. Flashscore ranked him second on the team with a 6.7, behind Axel Disasi's 7.0. However, another outlet, 365Scores, gave Khalaili a lower mark of 6.3, placing him fourth among his teammates.
Journalist David Gluzman of RMC noted that while many of Crystal Palace's new signings have been generally disappointing, Khalaili has been an exception. Meanwhile, in England, speculation about Sage's future is growing. Henry Swain of LetsTalkPalace expressed sympathy for the coach, attributing the team's difficulties partly to a lack of summer backing from the management, including the sale of key players without adequate replacements. Swain suggested that Sage's insistence on maintaining his methods might lead to his dismissal.
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