Manager
Pepe Mel, 63, undergoes emergency surgery after stroke and remains in intensive care
Real Betis confirmed the news at the family's request. The former West Brom and Betis manager had a successful operation in Seville.
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Former manager Pepe Mel, 63, underwent emergency surgery in Seville after suffering a stroke, Real Betis confirmed at the request of his family. The operation was described as successful and Mel is currently in intensive care awaiting further developments.
Mel is best known in Spain for his spells at Real Betis and Getafe, and managed West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League during the 2013-14 season. His most recent role was with Moroccan club Ittihad Tanger.
No further details about his condition have been released. Real Betis said the update was issued at the family's own request.
Sources
This article is based on reports by:
- AS — Pepe Mel, operado tras sufrir un accidente vascular cerebral
- Mundo Deportivo — Pepe Mel, en la UCI tras sufrir un ictus
- El Mundo — Pepe Mel, operado en Sevilla tras sufrir un ictus
- The Sun — Former Premier League manager Pepe Mel, 63, rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after suffering stroke
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