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Barcelona name Sergi Barjuan as interim coach after dismissal of Koeman

Barcelona's Sergi Barjuan (L) embraces and celebrates the second goal of his team mate Luis Enrique during the Spanish first division soccer match in Barcelona Nou Camp. [GN/CLH, File]

Barcelona have named their 'B' side coach Sergi Barjuan as interim manager following the departure of Ronald Koeman, the LaLiga club said in a statement on Thursday.

Dutchman Koeman was sacked after Barca's 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, their fourth defeat in six games in all competitions.

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