A source close to the French club said Lens have sacked coach Yannick Cahuzac after a run of defeats. The change comes less than a week after Lens were beaten 9-1 by Como at home in the Champions League.
Dismissal follows consecutive defeats
Cahuzac lost his job after Wednesday's 9-1 defeat by Como and a subsequent 2-1 home defeat by Marseille on Sunday in Ligue 1.
Lens appointed Cahuzac. He took over from Dino Toppmoeller in mid-September after the German coach departed following four Ligue 1 matchdays.
Cahuzac's record in charge
Cahuzac secured three wins and suffered six defeats in nine matches in charge of Lens across all competitions. He did not pick up a point in Europe, losing to Sporting Lisbon, Club Brugge and Como.
“We feel like we're in a bad way. We feel that Wednesday's result has left its mark. We've managed to pick ourselves up. But we've got quite a few gaps in the team, and we feel we've lost our confidence,” Cahuzac admitted after the match against Marseille.
Lens' domestic position
Lens are in 11th place domestically. “In front of our fans, here at Bollaert, this is unacceptable,” Lens chairman Joseph Oughourlian told Ligue 1+ on Sunday.
League finish under Sage
Lens finished second in the league behind PSG last season under current Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage.
