Sage remained hopeful that he would be given more time to turn things around at Palace. There have been few signs of improvement since a 5-0 thrashing by arch-rivals Brighton last month.
The missing statement leaves his exit unfinished. Despite reports on Monday that the Frenchman had been dismissed, it is understood that negotiations are continuing over compensation for his three-year contract.
That unresolved payoff is why a decision taken after the Liverpool loss has not yet become a confirmed sacking. Palace have not said when, or on what terms, the deal would be brought to an end.
He has been under growing pressure through that run. Before a defeat by Marseille, supporters unfurled a banner that called the players a “disgrace”.
Feeling inside the squad has not been uniform. Some players are understood to have questioned his training methods, although several others are said to have sent him messages of support since the defeat by Liverpool.
Until compensation for the three-year contract is settled, the club’s position stays short of a public confirmation. Reports of a dismissal on Monday have not been matched by any announcement from Palace.