20.10.2014 19:20 h

Ferrer sacked by La Liga strugglers Cordoba

Albert Ferrer
Albert Ferrer

Former Barcelona and Spain defender Albert Ferrer has been sacked by La Liga's bottom club Cordoba and replaced by ex-Valencia boss Miroslav Djukic.

Ferrer, 44, had led the Andalusians to the Spanish top flight for the first time in 42 years via the playoffs last season.

However, Saturday's 2-1 defeat at home to Malaga left them bottom of the table with just four points from their opening eight games back in the top flight.

"Albert Ferrer has this afternoon been relieved of his role as coach of Cordoba Football Club," the club said in a statement released on their website.

"The coach was informed of the decision taken after a meeting at the club's headquarters.

"Cordoba would like to thank Albert for the work he has carried out during his time in charge, remembering that his name will forever live in the memory of the club having achieved promotion to the First Division after a 42-year wait."

Djukic has been out of a job since being sacked by Valencia in December last year.

The Serbian, who won La Liga with Valencia as a player, will take charge until the end of the season.