Sunday 10 December 2017 17:18, UK
Borussia Dortmund have sacked head coach Peter Bosz after less than six months in charge, replacing him with former Cologne boss Peter Stoger.
Bosz was dismissed on Sunday in the wake of Dortmund's shock 2-1 defeat to relegation-threatened Werder Bremen - a result which leaves the club 13 points adrift of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.
The 54-year-old Dutchman, who replaced Thomas Tuchel in the summer, departs the Westfalenstadion with Dortmund seventh in the table after a run of nine games without a win which stretches back to October 24.
Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said: "Last night, in a conversation with Peter Bosz, we decided that we would release him with immediate effect. It was very emotional, but also respectful.
"On behalf of all at Borussia, I would like to thank Peter Bosz. We still consider him a great coach and person."
Stoger will take charge of Dortmund until the end of the season, despite being sacked by Cologne earlier this month with the club bottom of the Bundesliga.
"I'm really happy to be coach of this team and to be in this stadium," Stoger said at a press conference on Sunday after his appointment.
Stoger oversaw his first training session on Sunday, with his first match coming away at Mainz on Tuesday night.
