Thai League 1 leaders Buriram United have parted ways with their Brazilian coach Osmar Loss Vieira, the defending champions announced on Tuesday.
Osmar became the third coach in the top flight to lose his job only seven weeks into the new season. Dusit Chalermsan (Kanchanaburi Power) and Supachai Komsilp (BG Pathum United) were the first two coaches to be dismissed this season.
The Brazilian joined Buriram United last season and helped the Thunder Castle lift the Thai League 1, FA Cup, League Cup, and Shopee Cup trophies.
A short statement by the club on Tuesday said: “Buriram United Football Club would like to express its gratitude to Osmar Loss Vieira, the head coach who led the team to success and created memorable moments with the club.
“For the management of the team moving forward, the club has appointed Emerson Pereira da Silva as the acting head coach on a temporary basis.”
While Buriram lead the Thai League 1 table, their performances in the regional Shopee Cup and the AFC Champions League Elite group stage have been lacklustre.
Buriram drew 1-1 with Malaysia’s Selangor in their opening Group A match of the Shopee Cup at home, and the defending champions were then held 2-2 by hosts BG Pathum United, leaving them winless in the Asean club championship.
The northeastern giants are currently in fifth place with two points in Group A.
Buriram’s unbeaten run since the start of the season was halted on the night of Sept 30, when the Thai League 1 holders suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to FC Seoul in their AFC Champions League Elite clash at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
This was followed by a 2-2 draw against BG Pathum United at home in a pulsating encounter that kept the hosts atop the Thai League 1 table but cut their lead to three points.
It marked the first time the Thunder Castle have dropped points in seven league games this season.