Sergio Francisco’s future at Real Sociedad hangs in the balance ahead of this weekend’s clash with Sevilla. Reports from San Sebastian suggest that another defeat could seal the manager’s fate, with growing uncertainty surrounding his position.
The Basque side remain mired in the relegation zone, and Friday’s fixture carries enormous weight — not only for the club’s campaign but for Francisco personally.
According to local sources, failure to secure a result against Matias Almeyda’s side could lead to his immediate dismissal, preventing him from taking charge of the following match.
When the board appointed Francisco to replace Imanol Alguacil, they hoped to replicate the success of promoting from within. However, that plan has yet to bear fruit. After nine league games, Real Sociedad have recorded just one win and three draws, leaving fans frustrated and anxious.
Although the summer departure of midfield anchor Martin Zubimendi has left a void, much of the squad — and the tactical philosophy — remains the same.
Yet Francisco’s Real Sociedad have struggled to reproduce the cohesion and intensity that once defined the Txuri-urdin. The upcoming match against Sevilla could therefore prove decisive — both for the team’s fortunes and for the coach’s future in San Sebastian.