Cagliari have announced that they have sacked head coach Gianfranco Zola following their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sampdoria at the weekend.
Zola, who finished his playing career at the Stadio Sant'Elia, replaced Zdenek Zeman in December following a poor start to the season for the Sardinian outfit.

However, a 5-0 defeat in his first game in charge offered little hope of a quick turnaround and it has now been decided that the club will look at alternative options after just two wins from his 11 games at the helm, leaving them 18th in Serie A.

Saturday's loss to Sampdoria was the final straw and Zola'sVdeparture was confirmed on Monday with the club languishing four points from safety.
A decision made reluctantly against a great man who wrote unforgettable pages in the history of Cagliari, giving luster and international prestige to the land of Sardinia," a statement reads.
He and his staff go with thanks for the work done in recent months with dedication, professionalism and passion, and the heartfelt good luck for the rest of his career."
Just months after being sacked, Zeman has already been linked with a swift return to the club as Zola's successor.
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