AC Milan sack coach Paulo Fonseca after poor run

AC Milan have parted ways with manager Paulo Fonseca after an inconsistent run of form left the club eighth in Serie A.

Milan, who drew 1-1 at home against struggling Roma on Sunday, have won only two of their last seven league games. The 19-time Italian champions sit eight points off the top four with a game in hand, and 14 points behind leaders Atalanta.

"AC Milan announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the men's first team," Milan said in a statement.

Local media reports said former Porto boss Sergio Conceicao was set to take over as new Milan coach.