Montpellier Sacks Coach Michel Der Zakarian

Montpellier HSC manager Michel Der Zakarian was dismissed live on air by club president Laurent Nicollin following a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Marseille, leaving the team at the bottom of Ligue 1 with just four points from eight matches. Nicollin criticized the players for their poor performance, stating, "We can't change 25 players, so, unfortunately, I've taken the initiative to stop Michel tonight," and demanded accountability from the squad ahead of their next match against Toulouse. Der Zakarian, who previously managed Montpellier from 2017 to 2021, had returned to the club in February 2023 but has now become the first Ligue 1 manager to lose his job this season. The team's dismal record includes six losses and a staggering 26 goals conceded since the season started, prompting the need for a new direction. The defeat was marked by goals from Elye Wahi, Amine Harit, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Mason Greenwood, and Luis Henrique, further compounding the club's woes.