Chennaiyin FC and Bozidar Bandovic have mutually parted ways following its 5-0 defeat to FC Goa in the Hero Indian Super League in Goa on Wednesday. Syed Sabir Pasha, the club's assistant coach will be the interim coach.
Bandovic was in-charge of the first team for 16 matches — winning five, drawing four and losing seven. Chennaiyin is placed eighth on the table with 19 points.
“Over the years, we’ve lost and won. But as a club, losing like this is something we cannot stand by and watch. And for now, we have full confidence in Sabir to see the season through,” co-owner Vita Dani said in a statement.