SEVILLA NEWS

Saul Niguez - Back in training Saul (thigh) has returned to group training, according to his club.

Impact Saul has rejoined the team for training, the first time training since missing their past six matches due to a thigh issue. This is great news for the club, as he should be nearing a return, likely coming within the next week or two. He did start in all four matches he was available for before his injury, so he will look to reclaim that spot immediately once fit.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Nianzou - Set for return Sunday Nianzou (hamstring) is expected to be an option for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano. According to him, "I'm well prepared. I've been training since the start of the internati...

Impact Nianzou has missed three of the last four matches through injury, playing just twice during the month of October. He continues to be an option to start at center back for Sevilla, starting all six games played, making 26 clearances with eight interceptions.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suso - Back in group training Suso (groin) is back to team training ahead of Sunday's match versus Rayo,

Impact Suso made an appearance in group training for the first time since his groin injury, putting him in a good spot to return against Rayo Vallecano. He's struggled this campaign with injury, resulting in just four appearances off the bench, totaling just 96 minutes of play.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Romero - Starting regularly for Sevilla Isaac has started in all but one of his 11 league appearances for Sevilla in the 2024/25 season.

Impact The striker has yet to find the back of the net in 2024/25 and has managed just one assist, but his lack of scoring hasn't been due to a lack of trying. He's recorded multiple shots in seven of those 10 starts and averages over 2.0 total shots per game this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kelechi Iheanacho - Replaced on Saturday Iheanacho generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Leganes.

Impact Iheanacho had an underwhelming performance and was replaced by Jesus Navas in the 73rd minute. Iheanacho has played in seven games this season, starting four of those, but is yet to register a goal involvement.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lucien Agoume - Sent off on Saturday Agoume had four tackles (one won) and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Leganes. He was sent off with a straight red card in the 80th minute.

Impact Agoume completed two dribbles and also performed well defensively. However, he was sent off as a result of a last man foul which also led to a penalty. He had featured in 12 games this season, but will miss the fixture against Rayo Vallecano after the international break due to the red card.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Gudelj - Registers most crosses Gudelj generated five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Leganes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Gudelj recorded the most crosses in the game and also made two clearances, one interception and one tackle. He has started 10 of his 11 appearances and has accumulated seven clearances, five tackles and five interceptions in the last four games.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Fernandez - Concedes one Fernandez had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Leganes.

Impact Fernandez recorded three saves, but conceded a 82nd minute spot kick to Miguel. Fernandez has featured in three games this season and has recorded four saves. He is to start all games till Orjan Nyland returns from injury and will most likely feature against Vallecano after the international break.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Suso - Still out Suso (groin) will not be an option for Saturday's trip to Leganes. "Suso has a slight strain and won't be available tomorrow" per manager Garcia Pimienta.

Impact Suso was able to begin light training on the grass Monday after missing the last few weeks with a groin injury. He is set to miss his third match in a row, continuing his struggles with form this campaign. The midfielder will look to make a return to the pitch after the international break on Nov 24 against Rayo Vallecano.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Navas - Six crosses as substitute Navas generated six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Navas attempted a team-high six crosses (one accurate) Sunday as Sevilla were handed a 2-0 defeat by Real Sociedad. After making 29 appearances (25 starts) in La Liga over the 2023/2024 season, Navas has been surpassed in the pecking order at Sevilla. Through 12 matches played, the veteran has made just 10 appearances (two starts). However, Navas entered the match Sunday following an injury to Stanis Idumbo Muzambo. As Sevilla continues to monitor their walking wounded, Navas could stand to benefit with an increase in minutes.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Fernandez - Concedes two in loss Alvaro Fernandez had one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Alvaro Fernandez made just one save and conceded twice in his first start with Sevilla as they weather the absences of first-choice keeper Orjan Nyland who is sidelined with a knee injury. Fernandez's next test is likely to come in Sevilla's next La Liga fixture Saturday at Leganes who are averaging just one goal scored per match.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suso - Training on grass Suso (groin) was spotted training on grass Monday and could be an option to face Leganes on Saturday.

Impact The attacking midfielder has dealt with injuries all season long and has been limited to just four appearances off the bench in the entire 2024/25 campaign. Sevilla are quite thin in terms of their attacking depth, so having Suso back could give the team a boost in the playmaking department.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Saul Niguez - On right track Saul (thigh) is on the right track of recovery, however is still expected to remain on the sidelines. According to manager Garcia Pimienta, "He's been out for 5 or 6 weeks since he...

Impact Saul could see a return after the international break as he continues to recover from a muscle injury to his thigh. This will give Lucien Agoume more time in the starting XI in the defensive midfield for Sevilla.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Orjan Nyland - Suffers knee sprain Nyland was diagnosed with a left knee injury Saturday and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return.

Impact Nyland was subbed off in the 64th minute of Friday's 2-0 win against Espanyol due to a knee injury, and the exams revealed a complicated scenario. However, at least it wasn't an ACL injury. That latter scenario would've sidelined Nyland for the entire 2024/25 campaign. Nonetheless, this outcome means Alvaro Fernandez will take his place between the posts for the time being.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Nianzou - Suffers hamstring injury Nianzou was diagnosed with a right hamstring injury Saturday and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return.

Impact The recovery process will ultimately determine Nianzou's timetable to return, but this is a massive blow for a Sevilla side that also lost Orjan Nyland (knee) and Loic Bade (thigh) due to injuries following the 2-0 win over Espanyol on Friday. This means Marcao and Kike Salas are expected to see more time at center-back, and even Nemanja Gudelj could play the position if needed.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Loic Bade - Out with thigh injury Bade was diagnosed with a left thigh injury Saturday and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return.

Impact Losing Bade represents a massive blow for Sevilla, and the fact they also lost Orjan Nyland (knee) and Tanguy Nianzou (hamstring) due to injuries following the 2-0 win over Espanyol on Friday complicates their situation even further. This means Marcao and Kike Salas are expected to see more time at center-back, and Nemanja Gudelj could also see time on the defensive line if needed.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Loic Bade - Excellent defensively Bade recorded three tackles (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 2-0 victory against Espanyol.

Impact After a brief moment of excellence on the offensive side of the ball during Sevilla's previous game, Bade went back to doing what he does best. Bade's eight clearances tie his season high, and his three interceptions are a season high. Both proved instrumental in helping Sevilla log two clean sheets across the team's last three games.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Sambi Lokonga - Records start and assist Lokonga assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Espanyol.

Impact Lokonga served as a reserve for two games before he was added to Sevilla's starting lineup Friday. In his first start since Sept. 1, he helped the team maintain a clean sheet defensively. But surprisingly, Lokonga's biggest contribution was on the offensive end, with an assist to a Dodi Lukebakio goal.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Juanlu - Assist in start Juanlu assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Juanlu's mid-September red card was followed up with only one appearance before Friday, when he logged his first La Liga start since Sept. 1. Juanlu made the start mean something, logging an assist to Dodi Lukebakio's second of two goals against Espanyol.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dodi Lukebakio - Records brace Lukebakio scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact The brace is Lukebakio's first since he transferred to Sevilla from Hertha BSC Berlin. Since his last substitution appearance, he has been on a tear, following up the reserve game with four goals across his last six starts. Already, Lukebakio's 2024-25 La Liga goal tally is five, equal to his goal tally from the Spanish first division's previous campaign.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Orjan Nyland - Subbed off due to injury Nyland was subbed off due to injury in the 64th minute of Friday's 2-0 win against Espanyol. He registered one save and allowed zero goals before exiting the match.

Impact Unfortunately for Nyland, he suffered a rarity, a goalkeeper substitution caused by some form of injury. Currently, Sevilla's next game is scheduled for Nov. 3 against Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE