Javi Gracia: Valencia sack manager after poor results

Gracia has coached in Spain, Greece, Russia and England

Valencia have sacked head coach Javi Gracia after 10 months in charge.

The La Liga side's 3-2 defeat by Barcelona on Sunday saw them drop to within six points of the relegation zone.

The former Watford boss leaves having won just eight games this season.

A statement said: "The club wants to publicly thank [Gracia] for his work and dedication during these months leading the team and wishes him the best of success for the future."

The six-time Spanish champions are currently 14th in the table with four fixtures left to play.

Assistant manager Salvador Gonzalez 'Voro' will lead the first team on a provisional basis.