When it comes to locker room tales, few compare to this one.
Any big comeback, especially one as high profile as Sevilla’s stunning second half against Liverpool, inspires the question, “What was said in the team room at halftime?!?”
Down 3-0 at halftime and in danger of bowing out of the UEFA Champions League, Sevilla manager Eduardo Berizzo gave his team some very serious news.
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According to Spanish reports relayed by The Telegraph, Berizzo informed his players of his prostate cancer diagnosis.
Sevilla confirmed that Berizzo is battling adenocarcinoma, saying, “Future medical tests will determine a course of treatment. Sevilla FC wants to show maximum support to its manager in these moments and wishes him a prompt recovery.”
It adds extra weight to Ever Banega’s postgame comments:
Our best to Berizzo, and -- sorry Reds supporters -- it’s pretty cool Sevilla was able to rally after such stunning news.