Almeria have sacked coach Francisco Rodriguez after Monday’s 5-2 drubbing at Eibar left them winless in La Liga in eight matches and mired in 17th place in the standings.
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Team physio Sergio Pardo will take charge of training while the club look for a replacement, Almeria said on their website (www.udalmeriasad.com) on Tuesday.
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Rodriguez’s replacement would be appointed in time to take charge of Friday’s La Liga game at home to leaders Real Madrid, they added.
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Juan Ignacio Martinez, known in Spain as JIM and a former coach of clubs including Real Valladolid and Levante, was mentioned in Spanish media as a possible candidate.
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