In recent seasons, it has been very complicated to stay on the Sevilla FC bench. José Luis Mendilibar can confirm this. Winner of the Europa League last season with the Andalusians, the 62-year-old technician was even extended by the Sevillian management this summer. So many arguments which were not enough: author of a disappointing start to the season on the bench of Sevilla FC, Mendilibar was dismissed from his functions this Sunday. In order to replace him during this international break, Spanish leaders have already established a shortlist of potential successors.
And according to the indiscretions of Mundo Deportivo, two former OM coaches are observed by Victor Orta’s teams. According to the Catalan media, André Villas-Boas and Marcelino are two potential successors on the Sevilla bench. Marcelo Gallardo, targeted by OM this summer, is also in this shortlist as are Javi Gracia and Antonio Conte. According to MD, it is Andoni Iraola, coach of Bournemouth, who would be favored by the Andalusian management. To be continued…
