Kerala Blasters has parted ways with head coach Kibu Vicuna after the team's 4-0 loss to Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Tuesday.
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A highly-placed source in the team confirmed the development to Sportstar, revealing that Vicuna told the players and staff of his departure from the club at the end of the game.
With the defeat at the Tilak Maidan, Blasters were ruled out of playoffs contention, making it the fourth successive season the club has failed to make the top four.
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Blasters are placed 10th with just three wins from 18 matches and have conceded the most number of goals (33) this season. Their defensive troubles meant the team have lost 18 points from winning positions this season.
Assistant coach Ishfaq Ahmed will take over for the last two games on an interim role.
The Spaniard Kibuna was appointed on the back of his I-League triumph with Mohun Bagan last season.