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Sevilla sack Jorge Sampaoli after slumping towards La Liga drop zone

Sevilla have sacked Jorge Sampaoli, their manager, in an attempt to stave off relegation from La Liga.

Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Getafe left them only two points above the bottom three in a congested bottom half of the table. The club have acted by removing the former Argentina and Marseille manager, with Sevilla set to play Manchester United in the Europa League quarter-finals after the international break.

“Sevilla have today relieved Jorge Sampaoli of his duties,” read a club statement. “Following the defeat at Getafe, which leaves the side just above the relegation zone, the club have decided to part ways with the Argentine coach ahead of the international break.”

Sampaoli, 63, was previously in charge of Sevilla in 2016-17 and returned to the Andalucian club last October following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui. Sevilla won 13, drew six and lost 12 of their 31 matches in Sampaoli’s second spell as he guided them to the last eight of the Europa League, a competition they have won a record six times since 2006.

The club statement went on: “Sampaoli will no longer lead today’s training session, scheduled for 18.00, while the club is already working on recruiting a new coach as soon as possible. Sevilla FC would like to thank Jorge Sampaoli for his dedication and commitment at the club and wish him the best of luck in his future.”

Read more on theguardian.com