'Master of substitutions' Sampaoli strikes again


Football Soccer - Sevilla Press Conference - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Seville, Spain - 21/2/17 Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

SEVILLE (Reuters) - Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli proved the 'master of substitutions' once again on Saturday with a key switch that not only earned his side a come-from-behind win over Real Betis but boosted his reputation as one of the most wanted coaches in Europe.

Sampaoli's stock has risen sharply this season with Sevilla on track for their best league finish in eight years and on course to reach the Champions League quarters for the first time after their win over Leicester City in the last 16 first leg.

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