Sevilla have made official the dismissal of their coach, Julen Lopetegui, just after yesterday’s match against Borussia Dortmund, news that the players and the coach themselves already knew and that the fans expected. Yesterday the Andalusian game was very poor and the result was as expected, defeat, which aroused some criticism among Sevilla fans, who do not understand that it was Lopetegui who directed the game.
It’s difficult to face such an important match knowing that you’re not going to continue at the helm, that’s why the club’s leaders have been cruel, as they’ve allowed the Basque coach’s image to deteriorate a little more. We must not forget that Lopetegui has won a Europa League with Sevilla and had regularly brought him back to the Champions League, for which he deserved much more respect and a more dignified farewell.
In addition, it is unfair to point him out as the culprit, since although he is responsible to a certain extent for the results, we must not forget that sports planning has been somewhat questionable this summer. The starting pair of central defenders, who were two key pieces in the team, was sold, and the reinforcements to replace them have not been up to the task.
Nor has he opted for a relief for Rakitic, who has been the engine in recent seasons, but the years weigh, And furthermore, Sevilla has wasted money on signings without much travel, as is the case with Ronny Lopes. This has caused the squad to not be at the expected level and the sporting results have been very poor, but letting the coach be criticized and even forcing him to jump into a game having already been fired, is a very undignified treatment, taking into account everything Lopetegui has done for Sevilla. Now their paths part, and we’ll see if both sides fare better.
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