Sevilla sack boss Eduardo Berizzo – less than a month after he’s treated for prostate cancer
Manchester United's next Champions League opponents axe their Argentinian manager just seven months after appointing him
SEVILLA have sacked boss Eduardo Berizzo - less than a month after he had treatment for prostate cancer.
Manchester United's next Champions League opponents are fifth in la Liga but have ditched the Argentinian just seven months after his appointment.
Last month the Spaniards offered the 48-year-old Argentinian their "maximum support" in his battle against cancer.
And Sevilla's statement tonight blamed his exit on a poor start to the season.
They hope to name his replacement soon after the winter break.
So their next manager will be settled into his role by the time Sevilla host United in the last-16 first leg on February 21.
Former River Plate and Celta Vigo centre-back Berizzo played 13 times for Argentina before bossing home country side Estudiantes, Chilean team O'Higgins and Spaniards Celta.
He took over Sevilla in May but they have lost six of their 17 league games, scoring just 20 goals.
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