Bayern Munich have sacked maanger Niko Kovac.
The Bavarians suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, which left them four points behind leaders Borussia Monchengladbach.
Kovac was appointed Bayern boss in July 2018 and guided the club to a Bundesliga title last season.
However, a run of just one win from four league games was enough for Bayern chiefs to relieve him of his duties.
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Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: “The performances of our team in recent weeks and the results have shown us that there was a need for action.
“[Club president] Uli Hoeneb, [sporting director] Hasan Salihamidzic and I had an open and serious discussion with Niko this Sunday based on that and came to the mutual decision that Niko is no longer head coach of FC Bayern.
“We all regret this development. I would like to thank Niko Kovac on behalf of FC Bayern for his work, particularly for last season’s double win.”
Assistant coach Hansi Flick will take charge of first-team affairs while Bayern seek to appoint a new manager.
Kovac added: “I think this is the correct decision for the club at this time.
“The results and the way we’ve played lately have led me to this decision. My brother Robert and I would like to thank FC Bayern for these past 18 months.
“During that time our team won the Bundesliga, the DFB Cup and the Supercup. It was a good time. I with the club and the team all the very best.”