Udinese appoint Nicola after sacking Velazquez
Vazquez was dismissed on Tuesday, along with assistant coaches Julian Serrano Jimenez, Miguel Vicente Baltanas and Marc Cots Huguet, after a 2-1 defeat to Empoli on Sunday left them fourth from bottom of Serie A.
Former Crotone boss Nicola has been named as Velazquez's successor, having reportedly agreed a deal that will run until the end of the 2019-20 season.
His first match in charge will be the home league game against Roma on November 24.
Davide #Nicola has been appointed as the new head coach of the #Udinese first team. He will be unveiled to the media at Dacia Arena on Wednesday at 16:30 CET. pic.twitter.com/bmUBCwu1HF
— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) November 13, 2018