Sevilla coach Eduardo Berizzo has successful surgery to treat prostate cancer and is on the recovery trail
- Sevilla managerĀ Eduardo 'Toto' Berizzo has undergone successful surgery
- The Argentine former player turned coach is being treated for prostate cancer
- Berizzo told his players of his diagnosis during their recent clash with Liverpool
- There is no estimate as of yet regarding when he may be able to returnĀ
Spanish club Sevilla have confirmed head coach Eduardo 'Toto' Berizzo successfully underwent surgery to treat prostate cancer on Tuesday.
The Argentine boss recently told his players of the diagnosis during their recent Champions League game with Liverpool.
Sevilla had gone into the half-time interval at a surprising 3-0 deficit, despite their home ground being something of a fortress.
Sevilla confirmed boss Eduardo Berizzo successfully underwent prostate cancer surgery
Whether spurred on by Berizzo's news, the La Liga came out firing in the second half and secured a 3-3 draw.Ā
Sevilla have said the Berizzo's return will depend on his recovery from the procedure, and have given no other details at this time.
A club statement read on Tuesday read: 'The coach of Sevilla, Eduardo Berizzo, underwent successful surgery this afternoon for his recently-diagnosed prostate cancer, the club's medical services have said.
'His recovery period will depend on his post-operative progress in the next few days.'Ā
Assistant manager Ernesto Marcucci is coaching the first team until Berizzo returns and will remain at the helm in the interim period.
The Sevilla player rushed to celebrate with Berizzo following their comeback vs Liverpool
The club are yet to put a time scale estimate on when Berizzo may be back in action
Following the Liverpool clash Sevilla made it public knowledge that the 48-year-old Argentine was diagnosed with a malignant prostate tumor, prompting an emotional response from the world of football.
Words of encouragement came in from players past and present, as the football community rallied behind Berizzo in support of his battle against the illness.Ā
Sevilla currenly sit fifth in the Spanish league andĀ play Cartagena in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, before hosting Deportivo La Coruna in LaLiga on Saturday.
Berizzo was appointed Sevilla coach in the summer - replacing compatriot Jorge Sampaoli after he took over the Argentina national team job - having previously spent three years as boss of Celta Vigo.Ā
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