SEVILLA SACKS COACH, JORGE SAMPAOLI
Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli was sacked as coach of struggling Sevilla on Tuesday, with the club just off the relegation zone. The club said in a statement that sack became inevitable following the club’s defeat at Getafe, which leaves the side just above the relegation zone. The statement thanked Sampaoli for his dedication and commitment at the club.
The former Chile and Argentina coach joined Sevilla in October, but the club has failed to shake off its disappointing mid-table form. Sampaoli’s second stint at the club saw him oversee 13 wins, six draws and 12 defeats in 31 matches. Sevilla sit 13th in La Liga on 28 points, two off Getafe and Almeria, who currently occupy two of the three relegation spots.
