Monday 9 March 2015 21:29, UK
Serie A strugglers Cagliari have reappointed Zdenek Zeman as manager following the sacking of Gianfranco Zola with the club looking to stave off relegation from Italy's top flight.
Zeman was himself sacked by Cagliari just before Christmas, but after less than three months on the sidelines the Czech coach is back at the helm with the job of saving the Sardinians from the drop.
"Cagliari would like to announce that first team coaching duties have been handed to Zdenek Zeman and his staff Vincenzo Cangelosi, Giacomo Modica and Roberto Ferola," said a team statement.
"We wish Zeman and his team all the best in achieving the objectives the club and the fans expect from them."
Zola took over from Zeman two days before Christmas, but despite a brief spell of hope the former Chelsea forward ultimately saw his side lose six of the 10 games under his leadership.
Cagliari sit third from bottom, four points shy of Atalanta.
A statement by Cagliari earlier Monday said the decision to sack Zola "was not an easy one".
"We would like to thank him and his staff for dedicating themselves to the job in a professional and passionate manner and wish them all the best for the future."
