Palace have been without a league win since October 11 and their losing streak began with a 5-0 loss to fierce rivals Brighton.
Sage later said he felt “shame” following the defeat and admitted he did not know if he would have time to turn Palace’s fortunes around.
However, there was some sympathy from some behind the scenes at Selhurst Park immediately following that loss.
Injuries have not been kind to his plans, while the absence of forwards Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr – due to a mix of fitness and personal issues linked to both players’ desire to leave the club – has not helped.
However, three successive defeats followed, with Palace hitting the bar and being denied a goal in their defeat to Liverpool at Selhurst Park.
Sage has won five of his 16 matches in all competitions.
Palace’s next Premier League match is at Coventry on November 21, after the international break.
Frank was sacked by Tottenham in February, after just under eight months in charge of the club.
The former Brentford boss left Spurs 16th in the Premier League and five points above the relegation zone after an eight-match winless run in the league.
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