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Jorge Sampaoli is sacked by Sevilla ahead of next month's Europa League quarter-final against Man United after just five months in charge, with Spanish side only two points above LaLiga relegation zone - as Jose Luis Mendilibar 'gets set to take charge'

Head coach Jorge Sampaoli has been sacked by Sevilla following the club's defeat at the hands of Getafe on Sunday after just five months in charge.

The loss leaves the club stuttering in 14th in a disappointing season, and hovering just two points above the relegation zone.

Were Sevilla to be relegated at the end the season, next season would mark the first time the Spanish club has played outside La Liga in 22 years.

Los Nervionenses shared a statement on Sampaoli's departure on Tuesday, reading: 'Sevilla FC has terminated the contract with its coach, Jorge Sampaoli, after the team's defeat in Getafe, which has once again placed them on the verge of relegation places.