Ismaila Sarr, a forward for Crystal Palace, is expected to take time to come to terms with the collapse of his proposed transfer to Liverpool, according to head coach Pierre Sage. The Senegal international, who was the club's top scorer last season, had been linked with a move to Anfield in the final days of the transfer window but ultimately remained at Selhurst Park. Sage acknowledged that the opportunity to join Liverpool was a dream for many players, but it did not materialize. He emphasized that Sarr must now focus on delivering a strong season with Palace, just as he did last year, if he hopes to continue his career at a high level. Sarr, 28, has yet to make an appearance for Palace this season, missing matches against Everton and Manchester City due to a groin injury. He will remain on the sidelines for Saturday's match against Fulham, which marks the first time the Cottagers will face Palace this season. Meanwhile, Palace were in discussions with Belgium forward Malick Fofana on deadline day, but the 21-year-old decided to leave Lyon for Sunderland in a £30 million deal. Sage expressed that the club gave their best in the negotiations, but ultimately, Fofana chose his own priorities. He praised the young player, calling him a "good guy and a good player," and wished him well in his new venture. Fulham, who will host Crystal Palace on Saturday, are currently seeking their first Premier League point of the season. The club has lost their first two matches, falling at home to Chelsea and away to Sunderland. With the pressure mounting, Fulham will be looking to secure a result against Palace to kickstart their campaign. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will be hoping that Sarr can recover from his injury and that the team can bounce back from the transfer window setbacks with a strong performance on the pitch. As the season progresses, both teams will face challenges in their respective campaigns. For Palace, the focus remains on building a cohesive squad and ensuring that players like Sarr can regain their form and confidence. For Fulham, the challenge is to avoid a start to the season filled with defeats and to establish themselves as a competitive force in the Premier League. Both clubs will be watching closely as the weekend's match unfolds, with the outcome potentially setting the tone for their campaigns ahead.