Olympiakos have sacked their Brazilian coach Zico following a string of poor results, the Greek club confirmed on Tuesday.

The 56-year-old former Brazil [ Images ] international took charge of the Greek Champions just fourth months ago, replacing Temuri Ketsbaia on September 16.

Olympiakos drew 0-0 with Kavala on Sunday to fall seven points behind league leaders Panathinaikos, having suffered two defeats in their last four Super League matches.

The Piraeus-based team also exited the Greek Cup at the fourth round stage after losing to a second division side.

The Greek titleholders are, however, through to the last 16 of the Champions League [ Images ], where they face French club Girondins Bordeaux.

"Olympiakos announces the termination of their co-operation with the coach (Zico)," said a brief statement on the club website (www.olympiacos.org).

"The technical leadership of the team will be undertaken by Bozidar Bandovic and Andreas Niniadis."

Bandovic, 40, works for the club as a scout and also temporarily took control of the team before Zico's arrival.