 On 10 October 2009, in a World Cup qualifier against Colombia (4–2 away win), he was ejected alongside Fabián Orellana and eventually received a four-match ban, not being present on the bench for the entirety of the final stages in South Africa.In 2012, Berizzo was appointed head coach at O'Higgins FC, and achieved runner-up honours in his debut season, losing the final against Club Universidad de Chile in a penalty shootout.On 10 December 2013 he led the team to the 2013 Apertura, this being the first title in the club's 58-year history.