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Penarol sack former Man Utd striker Forlan after 11 games in charge

Uruguayan side Penarol have sacked head coach Diego Forlan following just 11 matches in charge.

A former Penarol youth player who later spent time at the club near the end of his professional career in 2015-16, Forlan was appointed coach in December last year.

In what was his first job as a head coach, Forlan lasted just 11 games, winning four, losing four and drawing three matches.

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After Forlan was sacked, Penarol announced that they have brought Mario Saralegui back for a third stint as the club's head coach.

"I only have words of gratitude and appreciation for the work that Diego Forlan did until yesterday," club president Dr.