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Udinese fifth Serie A club to switch coach as Runjaic axed

Kosta Runjaic paid the price for a dismal run of form that saw Udinese lose seven of their last eight league matches and drop into the relegation places.

Udinese fifth Serie A club to switch coach as Runjaic axed

Udinese has dismissed coach Kosta Runjaic and appointed Paolo Zanetti as interim manager until the end of the Serie A season. This marks the fifth coaching change in Italy's top division this year, following the departures of five other managers. Runjaic's dismissal comes after a poor run of results, with Udinese losing seven of their last eight league matches.

The decision follows a 5-2 home defeat to title contenders Roma. Udinese, currently sitting in the relegation zone with just five points from ten games, expressed satisfaction with Runjaic's contributions over his two-year tenure, during which they achieved significant milestones.

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