Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli has hinted he wants major squad surgery ahead of the January market.

After replacing Julen Lopetegui, Sampaoli kicked off his second spell in charge of Sevilla with a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao.

The Argentine later said: "The players did what they could in relation to the squad that is there.

"It takes a lot to be at the top in a match like this and the squad is not adapted or built for me."

Sampaoli signed a deal with sevilla to 2024.