Leicester City have parted ways with manager Brendan Rodgers as they fight to stay in the Premier League.
The Foxes dropped into the bottom three after a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday, which extended their winless streak to six games.
Rodgers, 50, led the club to two top-five finishes and its first FA Cup triumph in 2021, but he is leaving by mutual consent after four years in charge.
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“Performances and results during the current season have been below our shared expectations,” said Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha.
“It had been our belief that continuity and stability would be key to correcting our course, particularly given our previous achievements under Brendan’s management.
“Regrettably, the desired improvement has not been forthcoming and, with 10 games of the season remaining, the board is compelled to take alternative action to protect our Premier League status.
“The task ahead of us in our final 10 games is clear.
“We now need to come together — fans, players and staff — and show the poise, quality and fight to secure our position as a Premier League club.”
Chris Davies, Rodgers’ assistant, and Glen Driscoll, Leicester’s first-team fitness coach, have also left the club.
First-team coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell have been appointed as interim managers ahead of the crucial match against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Srivaddhanaprabha added: “The achievements of the team under Brendan’s management speak for themselves.
“We’ve experienced some of our finest footballing moments under his guidance and will always be grateful to him and his staff for the heights they helped us to reach on the pitch.
“Off the pitch, Brendan embraced the culture of the club and helped cultivate an outstanding developmental environment and provided strong leadership during the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic.
“His place in Leicester history is assured.”