FEBRUARY 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM
SEVILLA 4-3-6 · 13TH IN LALIGA
4-3-6 · 13TH IN LALIGA
Next Match vs Rayo Vallecano (H) · Sun 3:15PM
SEV +128 TOTAL 2.5
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Tanguy Nianzou - Makes squad list Nianzou (strain) is in the squad list for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.
Impact Nianzou looks to possibly be in line for a return, hoping to end his streak of four straight matches on the sideline due to a strain after making the squad list. The defender will hope to put his injury concerns behind him if he is healthy by Sunday, as he has only played in six matches all season, missing 23 contests due to injury so far this campaign. If he is selected to the team sheet, he will most likely serve on the bench, as he only started twice in his previous contests, and they will want to take his return cautiously due to his constant health issues.
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Erik Lamela - Not an option against Real Madrid Lamela (back) was not on the squad list for Sunday's match against Real Madrid.
Impact Lamela will continue on the sidelines for a further match, now missing his second straight game due to a back issue. The forward's brutal run of injury has dampened his season thus far, as he still has only played in two matches since Nov. 12. It is still unsure when exactly the player will return, as the team is yet to release much about the injury, but hopefully he will be an option for next week's match against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
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Mariano Diaz - Won't play Sunday Mariano (knee) was not selected for Sunday's match against Real Madrid.
Impact Mariano will now miss his fifth straight match, having yet to recover from a knee issue. His absence still won't affect the team, as he has only started twice in nine appearances this season. However, they would still like to add depth to the squad, hoping for his return against Real Sociedad next Saturday.
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Nemanja Gudelj - Working with ball Gudelj (knee) was viewed training with a ball Thursday.
Impact Gudelj is taking the next step in his recovery process after suffering a torn meniscus in early January, having already started training with the all after returning to grass last week. Although, the defender most likely still won't see his addition to the team sheet for a couple more weeks, not being expected to return until the end of March. However, when he does return, he should assume a starting role again, as he started in all but three matches before his injury.
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Erik Lamela - Missed out Saturday's match Lamela (back) was not an option during Saturday's 0-0 draw to Valencia.
Impact Lamela made just two starts since Nov 12, having missed time with both a strain and a leg injury. It unfortunate for the forward, who had made 20 starts in 32 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign, scoring six goals that season.
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Mariano Diaz - Continues to sit out Mariano has missed the last four matches with a kneecap injury.
Impact Mariano continues to struggle with fitness, playing just two matches in 2024. This resulted in just six appearances on the campaign, with two of them coming as starts during his first year with the side since joining from Real Madrid.
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Marcos Acuna - Set for weeks out Acuna (strain) will miss multiple weeks with a muscular issue, Diario de Sevilla reports.
Impact Acuna came off with the muscular issue during Saturday's match against Valencia and it appears it will sideline him for at least two weeks. Adria Pedrosa will take over in the starting XI while Acuna is left on the sideline. Acuna's first chance to return will likely be a March 11 trip to Almeria, if he recovers quickly.
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Alejo Veliz - Makes debut Veliz came off the bench and had one shot on target in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Valencia.
Impact Veliz, who had been unavailable due to a knee injury since arriving on loan from Tottenham, appeared for the last few minutes and was the only Sevilla player to manage an attempt at goal in what was an uneventful encounter. He will fancy his chances of breaking into the starting XI with Sevilla having only managed to score twice in their last four games.
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Orjan Nyland - Keeps clean sheet Nyland kept a clean sheet and made four saves in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Valencia.
Impact Sevilla had their keeper to thank for a point in what was a very one-sided game. His best save of the afternoon came when he made himself big to deny Sergi Canos in a one-on-one. Nyland has now kept two consecutive clean sheets and has conceded just two in four games since returning from a long-term injury. He next faces a tough test against league-leaders Real Madrid on Sunday.
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VALENCIA CF 0 - 0 SEVILLA FC | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS
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Marcos Acuna - Taken off at half Acuna was forced to leave Saturday's contest against Valencia at halftime, appearing to have picked up an undisclosed issue during the match.
Impact Acuna may be heading for another spell on the sidelines, having just returned from an injury three contests ago but going down again against Valencia. The defender's loss would have a decent impact on the club, as he is a regular starter when healthy, but the club has been able to get by without him numerous times this season. He was replaced by Adria Pedrosa, who will most likely get the start in future matches if Acuna does miss time with his newest complications.
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Alejo Veliz - On bench Saturday Veliz (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Valencia.
Impact Veliz is finally making his return to the team sheet Saturday, ending a four-match absence due to a knee issue. The forward should be expected to remain on the bench from here on out in most matches, as he is yet to gain a single start this season.
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Alejo Veliz - Set for return Veliz (knee) is expected to be an option for Saturday's trip to Valencia, per manager Quique Sanchez Flores. "Alejo has completed an extraordinary week with the group and is prepar...
Impact Veliz will look to make his team debut with Sevilla after his loan move from England. He is expected to be in contention for playing time up top, competing with Isaac and Youssef En-Nesyri for time on the pitch. The forward only made eight appearances with Tottenham, failing to make a start while also scoring once in the EPL this season.
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Tanguy Nianzou - Training on grass Nianzou took part in individual training on the pitch Wednesday, Deportes Sevilla reports.
Impact Nianzou has been sidelined for two matches with a muscular injury but appears to slowly be making his way back. The Saturday trip to Valencia will likely come too soon for Nianzou, but a Feb. 25 trip to Real Madrid could offer a chance if he can get back to team training ahead of that match.
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Marcos Acuna - Four crosses in win Acuna attempted four crosses (three accurate) and took two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Acuna was making his third sart since recovering from an undisclosed injury that kept him out for over a month. The left-back put in a good delivery from the corner that led to the winner and could have registered an assist had Isaac Romero timed his run a little earlier for a goal that was ruled out for offside. He also played his part in the clean sheet, winning two of his three tackles and making two clearances.
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Lucas Ocampos - Assists in narrow win Ocampos picked up an assist from two chances created and attempted three crosses (none accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Impact Ocampos flicked on a corner for Isaac Romero to finish at the far post and was unlucky not to score himself, seeing a goal ruled out for a close offside call. The winger has appeared in all but two games this season now has two assists to go with his three goals.
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Orjan Nyland - Keeps clean sheet Nyland made four saves on his way to a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.
Impact Nyland was making his third appearance since his comeback from the quadriceps injury that kept him out for two months. The keeper played his part in the victory, coming out on top in a one-on-one situation with Alvaro Morata. The clean sheet was his first since his first appearance of the season. He next faces ninth-placed Valencia on Saturday.
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Nemanja Gudelj - Running on grass Gudelj (knee) was spotted running on grass Thursday ahead of Sunday's contest against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Gedelj was viewed out on the training pitch for the first time since tearing his meniscus in early January, with the player taking a light jog down the field as he starts his rehabilitation process. This is a good sign for the midfielder, as after only a month on the sidelines, he is already working on his return to the pitch. However, that most likely still won't come for around another three to four weeks, as after such a serious injury, the club won't want to risk a premature return from one of their more important players.
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Lucien Agoume - Suffer thigh injury Agoume was diagnosed with a left thigh injury sustained against Rayo Vallecano on Monday.
Impact Agoume was finally getting some minutes following his move to Sevilla after being an unused substitute 16 times this season while with Inter Milan. Instead, the midfielder will now likely miss at least a month. In his three La Liga appearances (two starts), Agoume registered one cross (accurate), four tackles (three won) and one shot (off target). Joan Jordan should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI with Agoume sidelined.
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Marcao - Injured against Rayo Marcao suffered a right thigh injury versus Rayo Vallecano on Monday.
Impact Marcao once again finds himself on the sidelines due to injury after having previously missed the first four months of the campaign due to multiple injuries. Fantasy players should probably be expecting the central defender to miss at least a month due to this latest ailment. Prior to his absence, Marcao had featured in the starting XI in three of his last four contests, registering seven clearances, six blocks and seven tackles (five won).
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Orjan Nyland - Four saves in win Nyland allowed a goal while making four saves during Monday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Nyland conceded a goal in the 29th minute, but blanked Rayo from there as Sevilla found a game winning goal. It's back-to-back starts for Nyland after returning from a quad injury as he's allowed two goals while making seven saves since taking back over starting duties.
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Youssef En-Nesyri - Returns with brace En-Nesyri scored two goals while taking four shots (all on goal) during Monday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact En-Nesyri opened the scoring in the 19th minute before scoring the game winner in the 45th while leading Sevilla with four shots in the match. The forward returned from international duty with Morocco in the match, scoring his first goals since November.
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