Wolves get HUGE boost in new manager hunt as job favorite Julen Lopetegui is sacked by Sevilla

SEVILLA has sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after three years at the club.

The Spanish side were beaten 4-1 by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, leaving them scoreless in three European games so far this season.

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – OCTOBER 05: Julen Lopetegui, Head Coach of Sevilla FC reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Sevilla FC and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 5, 2022 in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)[/caption]

They also had a nightmarish start to their domestic campaign, sitting 17th in the LaLiga table after just one win in eight games.

And Dortmund’s loss proved to be the last straw for Lopetegui, as he was sacked by the Sevilla board less than an hour after the final whistle.

More to follow.