Frank de Boer is facing a losing battle to keep his job as Crystal Palace manager.
There is a growing feeling behind-the-scenes at Selhurst Park that the Dutchman will leave the club sooner rather than later after a disastrous start to their Premier League campaign.
The international break would present the club with an appropriate opportunity to part with De Boer.
The former Holland international has lost all three of his Premier League games in charge amid growing tensions with the Eagles board.