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Sevilla's coach home after cancer operation

"Berizzo will continue his post-operative treatment at home," Sevilla said in a statement.

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The Argentine's assistant Ernesto Marcucci took charge as Sevilla beat Deportivo la Coruna 2-0 to move above Real Madrid into fourth for a few hours at least ahead of Madrid's trip to Athletic Bilbao later on Saturday.

The club have repeatedly stated that Berizzo will continue as coach once a successful course of treatment has been completed.

A former centre-back for River Plate, Marseille and Celta Vigo among others, Berizzo is in his first season as Sevilla boss after three successful years in charge of Celta.

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News of his condition was made public just hours after Sevilla produced a historic comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Liverpool in the Champions League on November 21.

Sevilla can seal their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a point away to Maribor on Wednesday.

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