Leicester City have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri, nine months after leading them to the English Premier League football title.
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri is reflected in the silver as he kisses the EPL trophy. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The Foxes are one point above the relegation zone with 13 matches left.
The 65 year old Ranieri, guided the club to the title last season despite them being rated 5,000-1 shots at the start of the campaign.
Earlier this month, Leicester gave their "unwavering support" to the Italian.
His departure comes less than 24 hours after a 2-1 defeat at Spanish side Sevilla in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The Foxes won the Premier League by 10 points but have won just five top-flight games so far this season, and could become the first defending champions to be relegated since 1938.
They have lost their past five league matches and are the only side in the top four English divisions without a league goal in 2017.
"His status as the most successful Leicester City manager of all time is without question," added the Foxes statement.
"However, domestic results in the current campaign have placed the club's Premier League status under threat."
Earlier this month, Leicester gave their "unwavering support" to the Italian.
