Sevilla announced on Tuesday their manager Eduardo Berizzo has had successful surgery to combat prostate cancer.
The club took to social media to share the news:
Per AS, deputy coach Ernesto Marcucci is currently in charge of the squad, and he praised the Argentinian tactician at this difficult time, saying his "mental strength is an example for all of us around him."
Per Matias Grez of CNN, the Sevilla players were informed of his condition earlier in November, and the story went public shortly after the team's 3-3 draw against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.