Juventus Fire Ciro Ferrara

Under fire Juventus manager Ciro Ferrara has been releived of his duties with former Milan, Inter and Udinese coach Alberto Zaccheroni taking charge until the end of the season – or Rafa Benitez arrives from Liverpool.

Juve were eliminated from the Coppa Italia by Inter last night after a 2-1 defeat at San Siro, they are out of the Champions League and struggling in the league.

A statement on the club’s official website reads:

“Zaccheroni is the new Juventus coach.

“From today Juventus have a new coach: Alberto Zaccheroni. Across a statement, the Bianconeri have announced to have relieved Ciro Ferrara from his duties and to name the Romagnolo tactician who has signed a contract until June 2010.

“Zaccheroni will take the team’s training session at Vinovo from 15:00CET. At 17:00CET he will presented officially to the press.”

Posted on January 29, 2010 | Filed Under Football

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