Real Sociedad Dismiss Sergio Francisco as Head Coach
A slide toward the relegation places triggers a change after a run of defeats exposing defensive frailty.
Overview
- Real Sociedad confirmed the dismissal of Sergio Francisco and assistant Iosu Rivas, thanking Francisco for his professionalism in an official statement.
- Former player and B-team coach Jon Ansotegi will serve as interim, taking charge for two matches at Eldense in the Copa del Rey and at Levante in LaLiga.
- The decision followed a defeat to Girona that left the team just one point above the relegation zone.
- Francisco recorded four wins in 16 league matches while overseeing one of LaLiga’s weakest defenses.
- Local outlets NdG and MD reported an emergency meeting between president Jokin Aperribay and sporting director Erik Bretos to settle the timing of the dismissal.