Italian giants Juventus have sacked their head coach Ciro Ferrara, after the club's dismal run of results.

Sky Sports reported that Ferrara has been given the boot with immediate effect and Alberto Zaccheroni will take over his duties for the time being.

Earlier reports suggested that Zaccheroni will guide the Turin club for the rest of the season before they appoint Liverpool tactician, Rafa Benitez as their main man.

Juventus' official statement on their website

Zaccheroni is the new Juventus coach.

From today Juventus have a new coach: Alberto Zaccheroni. Across a statement, the Bianconeri have announced to have relieved Ciro Ferrara from his duties and to have name the Romagnolo tactician who has signed a contract until June 2010.

Zaccheroni will take the team's training session at Vinovo from 15:00CET. At 17:00CET he will presented officially to the press.