Crystal Palace supervisor Pierre Sage has warned his gamers to anticipate a troublesome take a look at in opposition to Liverpool this weekend, describing the Reds as a “loopy staff.”
The Eagles head into the Premier League conflict following their Europa League draw with Hoffenheim, wherein they battled again regardless of Adam Wharton’s purple card.
Sage praised his gamers for refusing to surrender however admitted Palace should enhance their recreation administration after one other match disrupted by disciplinary issues.
Chatting with TNT Sports activities after the match, Sage admitted Palace might have carried out higher however highlighted the significance of goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s saves.
“I believe it might be higher if we rating earlier than however I do know too that Dean Henderson saved us within the recreation along with his saves,” he mentioned.
“I just like the power of the staff and to by no means hand over till the top. This objective got here at a very good second. We possibly had a final likelihood to win the sport.”
Palace had been compelled to reorganise after Wharton was despatched off, leaving Sage to regulate his defensive setup.
The Frenchman refused to criticise the referee’s determination however acknowledged the impression of shedding such an vital participant.
“I by no means touch upon the choice of the referee,” he added.
Consideration now turns to Liverpool, who arrive on the weekend fixture trying to reply after consecutive defeats.
Sage expects Andoni Iraola’s facet to be notably motivated to get again to profitable methods and believes Palace should put together fastidiously.
“To begin with restoration and we’ve got to construct the gameplan as a result of it’s a loopy staff with actually good gamers,” he mentioned.
“They misplaced their two final video games. I believe they’ll include a variety of ambition and we’ve got to cope with that.”
