Sevilla fires Diego Alonso after winless run under Uruguayan coach
MADRID (AP) — Sevilla fired coach Diego Alonso after his team remained winless in the Spanish league on his watch following a 3-0 home defeat to Getafe on Saturday.
Sevilla made the announcement in a short statement moments after the end of the game. The team was on the brink of the relegation zone.
Under Alonso, Sevilla did not win in eight league games and lost all four of its Champions League matches, finishing bottom of its group. The Uruguayan arrived in October to replace José Mendilibar, who led the club to the Europa League title last campaign.
Its only two wins under Alonso came against lower-division rivals in the Copa del Rey.
Sevilla was in 16th place but level on points with Celta Vigo and Cadiz, which was in the drop zone in 18th.
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