Rayo Vallecano fire coach Francisco Rodriguez

Rayo Vallecano announced Tuesday they had dismissed coach Francisco Rodriguez following a run of just one win in 14 matches in LaLiga.

COMUNICADO OFICIAL / Rayo Vallecano de Madrid comunica el cese de Francisco Rodríguez como entrenador del Primer Equipo, así como de su cuerpo técnico.
Desde el Club queremos darle las gracias por su profesionalidad y dedicación. Y desearle mucha suerte en sus proyectos futuros. pic.twitter.com/VZ61bEK8ZY

— Rayo Vallecano (@RayoVallecano) February 13, 2024

Rodriguez, 45, took over in June as the successor to Andoni Iraola, who left for English Premier League club Bournemouth.

Rayo Vallecano announce they’ve sacked their head coach Francisco Rodriguez. ❌🇪🇸 https://t.co/Gw7QRDDhTc pic.twitter.com/ypKpv7wgaY

— LaLigaExtra (@LaLigaExtra) February 13, 2024

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Rayo Vallecano sit in 14th place, seven points above the relegation zone, having lost four of their past five games.

According to local reports Inigo Perez, who was second in command to Iraola last season, is one of the favoured options to replace Rodriguez.