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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-09-07 · via The Athletic

Palace's attacking style under Sage needs defensive balance

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Crystal Palace's new manager Pierre Sage has introduced an attacking approach, but the team's defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed. In a thrilling 3-2 win at Fulham, all goals came from left wing-backs, yet Palace conceded twice and have struggled defensively. Sage must find a balance between risk and reward as the season progresses.

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