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OFFICIAL: Lyon sack coach Sylvinho with the team placed 14th in Ligue 1

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Lyon announce procedure to sack their head coach Sylvinho after a dismal start to the season.

Sylvinho was appointed as Bruno Genesio's replacement in May but the 45-year-old Brazilian is facing the sack after nine Ligue 1 matches in charge.

The Brazilian coach's position plunged into the dangerous territory after Lyon conceded a 90th-minute goal to lose 1-0 to rivals Saint-Etienne on Sunday.

The result left Lyon – who finished third last season – winless in seven league matches and languishing in 14th position, only clear of the relegation zone on goal difference.