Watford have sacked Valerien Ismael.
Tom Cleverley will take over as interim head coach.
A Watford statement read: “The Hornets thank Valerien and his staff for their dedication and commitment, however the club's Board considers it an appropriate time to make a change in order to improve results.
“Tom Cleverley's staff will be confirmed in due course.”
Watford are 13th in the Championship following Saturday’s defeat to Coventry.
The club have won just once in their last 12 matches in all competitions.
That win was against the division’s bottom side Rotherham. Watford have lost seven of their last nine games.
