Fans were shocked when the club president unexpectedly fired the manager during a live TV announcement.

The football world was rocked by the news of Michel Der Zakarian's sudden departure from Montpellier. President Laurent Nicollin took the unprecedented step of announcing the manager's dismissal live on television, leaving fans and pundits alike stunned.

It's no secret that Montpellier has been struggling this season, with only one win in Ligue 1 so far. And their latest defeat, a devastating 5-0 loss to Marseille, proved to be the final straw. The game started off on a sour note, with Marseille scoring within the first minute. And things only went downhill from there, with Amine Harit and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg adding to the scoreline in the first half, followed by Mason Greenwood and Luis Enrique in the second.

The result was a heavy blow for Montpellier, who now find themselves at the bottom of the table with just four points. And it seems that Nicollin had had enough. In a surprising move, he announced Der Zakarian's sacking during a post-match interview with DAZN France. The president didn't mince words, blaming the players for their poor performance and demanding a better showing in their upcoming match against Toulouse.

Nicollin's decision to let go of Der Zakarian comes as a shock, especially since the manager had only returned to Montpellier in 2023 after a previous successful stint from 2017 to 2021. Now, the club must begin the search for a new manager to lead them out of this crisis.

Meanwhile, it's business as usual for league leaders Paris Saint-Germain, who continue to dominate Ligue 1. Despite a slight hiccup in their last game, a 1-1 draw against Nice, they bounced back with a 4-2 win over Strasbourg. Senny Mayulu, Marco Asensio, Bradley Barcola, and Lee Kang-In were all on target for PSG, who sit at the top of the table alongside Monaco.

For Der Zakarian, it's a disappointing end to his time at Montpellier. But for the club, the show must go on. And with the right leadership, they can turn their fortunes around and climb up the league table. Only time will tell who will take the reins and lead Montpellier to a brighter future.

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