Former West Ham and Watford boss Gianfranco Zola is in the frame to take charge at his former club Cagliari, according to reports in Italy. La Gazzetta dello Sport have suggested that the 48-year-old is favourite for the job with the Serie A strugglers and could be appointed during the two-week winter break. Zeman was sacked as Cagliari manager on Tuesday morning. A statement on the club's website read: 'Cagliari Calcio announces that from now Zdenek Zeman leaves the technical guidance of the first team. Former Watford and West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is favourite for the Cagliari job according to reports . Zdenek Zeman has been sacked by Cagliari with the club struggling in Serie A this season . 'The company would like to thank the coach and all his staff for the work done in recent months with great professionalism and dedication.' Zola, who played for Cagliari between 2003 and 2005, has not had a job since resigning from Watford in December 2013 following a poor run of form. Zeman was appointed in July and guided Cagliari to a 4-1 victory over Inter Milan in September, but the Rossoblu have won only one match in 12 subsequent fixtures. Former Italy international Zola is best known for his seven-year spell in the Premier League with Chelsea . Zola spent two seasons at West Ham United but was sacked in May 2010 after just avoiding relegation . A 3-1 defeat to Juventus last Thursday dropped Cagliari to 18th place in the league, three points adrift of safety, and the 67-year-old Zeman has paid the price for the wretched run of form. Zeman has also coached the likes of Lazio, Roma, Fenerbahce and Red Star Belgrade during his 31-year managerial career. La Gazzetta dello Sport have also mentioned Walter Zenga and Delio Rossi as candidates for the job.
Zdenek Zeman was sacked by Serie A side Cagliari on Tuesday .
Former Cagliari forward Gianfranco Zola is favourite for the job in Italy .
Zola has not managed since leaving Watford in December last year .
Cagliari are 18th in Serie A and have not won in their last eight games .
Former West Ham and Watford boss Gianfranco Zola is in the frame to take charge at his former club Cagliari, according to reports in Italy. La Gazzetta dello Sport have suggested that the 48-year-old is favourite for the job with the Serie A strugglers and could be appointed during the two-week winter break. Zeman was sacked as Cagliari manager on Tuesday morning. A statement on the club's website read: 'Cagliari Calcio announces that from now Zdenek Zeman leaves the technical guidance of the first team. Former Watford and West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is favourite for the Cagliari job according to reports . Zdenek Zeman has been sacked by Cagliari with the club struggling in Serie A this season . 'The company would like to thank the coach and all his staff for the work done in recent months with great professionalism and dedication.' Zola, who played for Cagliari between 2003 and 2005, has not had a job since resigning from Watford in December 2013 following a poor run of form. Zeman was appointed in July and guided Cagliari to a 4-1 victory over Inter Milan in September, but the Rossoblu have won only one match in 12 subsequent fixtures. Former Italy international Zola is best known for his seven-year spell in the Premier League with Chelsea . Zola spent two seasons at West Ham United but was sacked in May 2010 after just avoiding relegation . A 3-1 defeat to Juventus last Thursday dropped Cagliari to 18th place in the league, three points adrift of safety, and the 67-year-old Zeman has paid the price for the wretched run of form. Zeman has also coached the likes of Lazio, Roma, Fenerbahce and Red Star Belgrade during his 31-year managerial career. La Gazzetta dello Sport have also mentioned Walter Zenga and Delio Rossi as candidates for the job.
Former West Ham and Watford boss Gianfranco Zola 48-year-old is favourite for the job with the the two-week winter break. Zeman was sacked as Cagliari manager on Tuesday morning. A statement Watford and West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is reports . Zdenek Zeman has been sacked by Cagliari with the club struggling in Serie A this resigning from Watford in December 2013 following