Berizzo's cancer surgery successful say Sevilla

Sevilla's Argentinian coach Eduardo Berizzo underwent successful surgery for a malignant prostate cancer on Tuesday, the club said without putting a date on his return to work. "The period of recuperation, will depend on the post-operative developments over the next few days," the club said in a brief statement, adding that his return to the bench would be as rapid as possible.

Eduardo Berizzo surgery a success #AguanteTotoHis recovery period will depend on his post-operative progress in the next few days ➡️ https://t.co/DkjyJDDl9A pic.twitter.com/on1lFoZ78e

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) November 28, 2017

The deputy coach, Ernesto Marcucci, has taken over the team until 'Toto' returns, and on Wednesday will be in charge as Sevilla attempt to reach the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. They lead third-division Cartagena 3-0. "The coach left everything programmed for today, we spoke before training and the contact is permanent," Marcucci said on Tuesday adding that Berizzo's "mental strength is an example for all of us around him."

Sevilla coach Eduardo Berizzo has successful surgery to treat prostate cancer and is on the road to recovery https://t.co/zdzvDf7R1z pic.twitter.com/xyerEIaDBP

— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) November 29, 2017