By ESPNsoccernet staff
Anzhi Makhachkala have sacked manager Gadzhi Gadzhiyev and immediately installed Roberto Carlos as his interim replacement.
Anzhi have won just one of their last six matches with the arrival of Samuel Eto'o from Inter Milan failing to have the desired impact on results. They are seventh in the table and are out of the Russian Cup.
Gadzhiyev had been under pressure from the club's supporters, who called for his removal during the 2-2 draw with Terek Grozny when they needed a last minute Joao Carlos goal to take a point.
A club statement, reported by the RIA Novosti news agency , read: "The
leadership of FC Anzhi has taken the decision to release head coach Gadzhi
Gadzhiev from his post.
"The club expresses gratitude to the coach for the work done, and hopes that
the experience and knowledge of [Gadzhiev] will yet serve to develop the club
and football in Dagestan.''
He may be offered a new role at the club as they search for their next boss. It was rumoured earlier this month that they had approached Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho with a wage packet of £1.83 million each month. Fabio Capello was also said to be on their wanted list.
Roberto Carlos, 38, joined Anzhi as a player in February on a two-and-a-half year contract and will combine his playing role. He will be assisted by Andrey Gordeyev.
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