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Jorgen Strand Larsen and 33% flop axed: Three Crystal Palace players who should be omitted vs Besiktas
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Pierre Sage is already facing a tenure-defining game as Crystal Palace prepare to play Besiktas in the Europa League.
The pressure is piling on the new manager, who has been in charge for just 10 matches since arriving at Selhurst Park in the summer.
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Palace are coming off the back of a dismal 5-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League, having lost to Lyon in the previous game.
While many have instead decided to point fingers at the hierarchy, it cannot be argued that Sage is also unwilling to change tactics.
This has all led to a rather dangerous situation for the 47-year-old, who may have just a handful of games left to turn things around in South London.
If the Eagles' boss is to survive the trip to Turkey on Thursday, 22 October, he needs to make some key changes to the starting lineup.
Jorgen Strand Larsen
Jorgen Strand Larsen has started Palace's last seven games across all competitions, but he has now failed to score in four appearances.
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With Jean-Philippe Mateta making an appearance off the bench against Brighton at the weekend, starting the Frenchman instead is a no-brainer.
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Adam Wharton is unlikely to be dropped, but the Eagles need a change in the middle of the pitch. Quinten Timber could be the one sacrificed.
Having been hooked at half-time against Brighton, he created no chances, completed no dribbles, won just 33 per cent of his ground duels, and made zero tackles [ FotMob ].
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Jaydee Canvot
With an own goal at the Amex Stadium, Jaydee Canvot can have no complaints if Sage drops him from the defence.
It wouldn't be the first time that the manager has wanted more from the 20-year-old, and he may have to prove that from the bench.
