In this file photo taken on March 19, 2023, Boca Juniors' team coach Hugo Ibarra leaves the field after the match against Instituto during the Argentine Professional Football League Tournament 2023 at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires. (PHOTO / AFP)

BUENOS AIRES – Boca Juniors have parted ways with manager Hugo Ibarra after a lackluster start to Argentina's domestic football season, the Buenos Aires club said on Wednesday.
The 48-year-old will be replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Mariano Herron, according to a Boca statement.
"The reserve coaching staff is going to take charge for now, hopefully only for a few days," club director Mauricio Serna said.
"It's not easy, but we are already working to bring in a new head coach."
Ibarra led Boca to 20 wins, seven draws and nine defeats after replacing Sebastian Battaglia last July.
Boca are currently 14th in Argentina's 28-team Primera Division standings with 11 points from eight games.