ROY HODGSON has been slammed by fans for ‘one of the worst managerial decisions ever’.
The Crystal Palace manager was already under pressure ahead of their rivals Brighton and Hove Albion.
The South London side got off to the worst possible start as Lewis Dunk put the hosts ahead inside three minutes.
The Seagulls then went 3-0 up before half-time with two goals in as many minutes from Jack Hinshelwood and Facundo Buonanotte.
In an attempt to get Palace back into the game, Hodgson threw star player Michael Olise into action for the second half.
However, it was clear why the Frenchman started on the bench as he limped off after just 11 minutes.
Olise was replaced by Matheus Franca in the 56th minute as fans slammed the former England manager for his decision.
One fan fumed: “Putting Olise on in a game we’ve already lost is one of the worst managerial decisions I’ve ever seen. And we paid the inevitable price.”
A second commented: “You don’t know what you’re doing.”
A third wrote: “Olise’s hamstring is gone. Spectacular. Don’t bother bringing him on.”
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A fourth said: “Olize is injured and asking to be out. I can’t make it up.”
Another added: “I haven’t seen Olise till March then Sack. Roy. Now.”
Olise’s injury blow will be huge for Palace as Eberechi Eze also missed the game at the Amex Stadium.
Jean-Philippe Mateta did pull one back for Palace in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as Joao Pedro made sure of it with Brighton’s fourth in the 84th minute.
Fans are calling for a change of manager at the club after three Premier League wins since October.
Olise could also leave Selhurst Park next summer with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all interested in his signature.
Hodgson signed a one-year contract with Palace last summer, which is set to expire at the end of the season.