It’s official ! Claudio Ranieiri is no longer the coach of Watford as announced on Monday evening by the Hornets, currently 19th in the Premier League with only 14 points: “Watford Football Club confirms the departure of manager Claudio Ranieri. The Hornets Board recognizes Claudio as a man of great integrity and honour, who will always be respected here at Vicarage Road for his efforts to lead the team with dignity.”, can we read in particular in the press release of the English club.
After another defeat on Friday evening against Norwich (3-0), the Italian technician who arrived last October to replace the Spaniard Xisco Munoz, therefore leaves his duties as manager, only 3 months after his arrival. Note that Ranieri, who will have played 14 matches for only two wins, one draw and eleven defeats, is the Hornets’ 8th coach since 2019.
Watford Football Club confirms the departure of Head Coach Claudio Ranieri. The Hornets’ Board recognizes Claudio as a man of great integrity and honour, who will always be respected here at Vicarage Road for his efforts in leading the team with dignity.
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) January 24, 2022