Lens have dismissed head coach Yannick Cahuzac after a turbulent start to November, including a record Champions League defeat.

Cahuzac was in the dugout as Como hammered Lens 9-1 earlier this month in Europe.

That marked the largest home defeat in the competition's history, while the eight-goal margin also matched the overall record (Liverpool 8-0 Besiktas in 2007 and Real Madrid 8-0 Malmo in 2015).

In fact, the thrashing by Como was the joint-heaviest loss by a French club in major European competition, alongside Strasbourg's 10-2 loss at MTK Budapest way back in 1961. 

No French side had previously lost a major European home match by more than five goals, and Lens followed that up by losing 2-1 to Marseille last Sunday in Ligue 1 amid protests from their home supporters.

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Lens announced their decision to remove Cahuzac on Thursday with a short statement.

"Racing Club de Lens announces that Yannick Cahuzac has been relieved of his duties as head of the first team," the club said.

"Called upon to assume this responsibility without a predetermined deadline, Yannick Cahuzac accompanied the professional group during a transition period in which he put all his energy and commitment at the service of Racing.

"The club thanks its former captain and coach for his commitment and the work accomplished, and wishes him every success in the continuation of his professional career."

Cahuzac is already the second manager Lens have sacked this season, with Dino Toppmoller dismissed back in September after just six games in charge – including a Trophee des Champions victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

Lens sit 11th in Ligue 1 before they return to action after the international break at home to Toulouse on November 21.