Pierre Sage is facing a fight to save his job as Crystal Palace manager, talkSPORT understands.
It follows the Eagles’ 5-0 defeat to bitter rivals Brighton on Sunday afternoon.
Palace have won just two of their opening seven Premier League matches under Sage this season.
The Frenchman was appointed on a three-year deal in the summer, replacing Oliver Glasner in the dugout.
However, Palace chairman Steve Parish held reservations over Sage heading into the recent international break.
Despite last weekend’s home win over Nottingham Forest, doubts still remain.
There are also concerns within the Palace dressing room following their heavy loss at Brighton.
The result leaves Sage’s side two points above the relegation zone in 14th place.
Sage apologised to supporters following the defeat at the Amex after his side were booed off the pitch by the travelling fans.
Speaking to BBC Sport at full-time, he admitted: “Only one feeling, shame. When you play this kind of game you have to show another face. It was our worst face.
“We cannot accept that, especially at the beginning of the game. We didn’t fight at this moment. Once it was 3-0 after nine minutes, the game is really different.
“Especially in the way we don’t understand in which context we were. In this kind of game you need different ingredients.
“It’s my fault because I am the coach, I gave the angle to the players. I gave the motivation. I prepare the situations. We played so badly. It’s my fault.
“I don’t want to speak really individually or thinking about details. I have to analyse what’s happened to take a decision.
“At this moment, once the score is [large difference], it’s easier to play. It’s about bravery. We have to deal with these things from the beginning of the game.”
Palace suffered a catastrophic start to the afternoon as they conceded three goals inside the opening 10 minutes.
Those included an own goal from Jaydee Canvot just four minutes into the match.
Diego Gomez then added a second for the hosts from the halfway line.
Yasin Ayari, Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood were also on the scoresheet.
The result marks only the second time Brighton have scored five against Palace and the first instance since 1956.
