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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has left Saudi Arabian second-tier side Al-Qadsiah after having his contract as manager terminated - despite an unbeaten start to the season.

The ex-England international joined Al-Qadsiah in the summer, winning six and drawing two of his eight games.

Second-placed Al-Qadsiah thanked Fowler for his contribution when they announced his departure on Thursday.

Fowler, 48, has been replaced by former Real Madrid and Spain striker Michel.

Fowler previously managed East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League for the 2020-21 season, and also helped as a coach at Oxford United more recently.

He started his managerial career in 2011, taking charge of Thai outfit Muangthong United for one season.

Fowler also managed Australian side Brisbane Roar between 2019 and 2020.

Al-Qadsiah finished 11th in Saudi Arabia's second tier last season, 23 points adrift of the top four promotion spots to the Saudi Pro League.

There has been a recent influx of big-name players in Saudi Arabia, with former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and ex-Premier League midfielders N'Golo Kante and Ruben Neves among those who have followed former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo to the Middle East.