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Barcelona name Sergi Barjuan as interim coach after dismissal of Koeman

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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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