- Joaquin Caparros who is the coach of Sevilla has confirmed he has chronic leukemia
- But the 63-year-old Spaniard said he is not receiving any treatment yet
- Leukemia is a deadly cancer disease which affects the blood and bone marrow
Joaquín Caparrós who is the manager of Spanish La Liga side Sevilla has explained that he is battling to survive with chronic leukemia but will stay in charge of his club.
Caparros made the announcement on Sunday, April 7, following his side’s 2-0 away victory against Real Valladolid.
The Spanish football coach is currently a caretaker manager at Sevilla after being appointed in March untill end of the season.
He also carried out a similar role in 2017-18 when Vincenzo Montella was relieved of his duties midway through the campaign.
“It doesn't impede my work. I am going about my daily life on a day to day level, for training. I want to enjoy my work. I want to thank the players and the chairman," Joaquin Caparros explained.
“I am not receiving any treatment, everyone can be assured that I am not receiving any treatment,'' he added.
Sevilla are currently occupying fifth position on the Spanish La Liga standings with 49 points after 31 games played this term.
Source: Tuko.co.ke
