SOCCER: Fenerbahce sack manager Tedesco after derby drubbing by Galatasaray

Fenerbahce have sacked manager Domenico Tedesco, the Turkish club said on Monday, following a 3-0 defeat to rivals Galatasaray at the weekend that all but ended their Super Lig title hopes.

Tedesco was appointed on a two-year contract in September, replacing Jose Mourinho, who left in August after Fenerbahce were eliminated from the Champions League playoff round by Benfica. Mourinho later took over as Benfica manager weeks after his departure.

Fenerbahce have lost only two league matches this season, but Sunday’s derby defeat leaves them seven points behind Galatasaray with just three games remaining, effectively ending their push for the title.

Under Tedesco, Fenerbahce won the Turkish Super Cup in January with a victory over Galatasaray. However, they were also eliminated from the Europa League in the knockout phase playoffs by Nottingham Forest.

Fenerbahce, who have not won the league title since 2014, also announced the departures of sports director Devin Ozek and football coordinator Berke Celebi. Assistant coach Zeki Murat Gole will take charge of the team for the remainder of the season.

-Reporting by Trevor StynesEditing by Christian Radnedge/Reuters