Sevilla FC coach undergoes successful cancer surgery

Sevilla FC coach Eduardo Berizzo underwent a successful prostate cancer surgery, the Spanish football club announced.

The 48-year-old announced his illness to his team during the Champions League tie against Liverpool last week.

"The coach of Sevilla, Eduardo Berizzo, underwent successful surgery this afternoon for his recently-diagnosed prostate cancer, the club's medical services have said," the club said in a statement on Tuesday.

"His recovery period will depend on his post-operative progress in the next few days."

Assistant coach Ernesto Marcucci has been put in charge of the first team in Berizzo's absence.

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