SEVILLA NEWS

Rafa Mir - Takes four shots off bench Mir subbed into Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano at halftime and he took four shots (one on target) in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Mir has started just one of Sevilla's nine games in all competitions since the start of October, and he's taken a combined 10 shots (three on target) in the two instances where he played at least half an hour of the game.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Creates three chances against Rayo Isco made an interception and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Isco has now created three chances in two consecutive games, but unlike the Champions League game in mid-week he was not able to get on the scoresheet on Sunday. He has started in 13 of Sevilla's last 14 matches in all competitions since the start of September.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Concedes goal to Rayo Dmitrovic made four saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Dmitrovic was beaten by an Alvaro Garcia strike on Saturday as he's now conceded a goal in all three of his La Liga appearances this season. Bono (hamstring) might be fit enough to take back over from him as the starter in goal against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski grabs late winner; Atlético loses on final touch

Robert Lewandowski has scored in stoppage time to snatch Barcelona a 1-0 win at Valencia and pull the team level with Real Madrid atop the Spanish league

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isco - Starting against Rayo Isco is fit and in the starting XI to face Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Isco is confirmed in the starting lineup after dealing with an ankle injury in the buildup to the match. The midfielder has provided two assists in ten league appearance as he still waits for his first goal with Sevilla.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bono - Available from bench Bono is fit and in the match day squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Bono is good to go after dealing with a hamstring injury in the buildup to the match. The keeper starts from the bench but is available if needed Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City, Bayern look to go top of table

Manchester City travels to Leicester looking to provisionally go top of the Premier League

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bono - Has hamstring concern Bono made the squad list for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano but will be in question to play due to a hamstring injury, according to manager Jorge Sampaoli.

Impact Bono spent Tuesday's 3-0 win over Copenhagen on the bench and could continue warming his seat if not fit in time for Saturday. As a result, keep an eye out for Marko Dmitrovic if Bono remains unavailable.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando - Still unfit Fernando (illness) didn't make the squad list for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Despite suggestions from his manager that Fernando would be back, he remains unavailable with time running out before the World Cup break. Joan Jordan has helped to fill out the midfield as injuries have forced Nemanja Gudelj into defense.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Nianzou - Remains out Saturday Nianzou (quadriceps) didn't make the squad list for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Nianzou has missed each of the last two matches and might miss a couple more until he's fit enough to play. In his absence, Nemanja Gudelj will drop back into defense alongside Marcao.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef En-Nesyri - Out against Rayo En-Nesyri (undisclosed) didn't make the squad list for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact En-Nesyri scored in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Copenhagen but also picked up an injury that will keep him out over the weekend. Whomever starts at striker has rotated quite frequently under new manager Jorge Sampaoli but Kasper Dolberg and Rafa Mir seem likely options.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef En-Nesyri - Remains out of training En-Nesyri (undisclosed) didn't participate in Thursday's training session ahead of Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact En-Nesyri scored his second goal of the season in Tuesday's win over Copenhagen but likely doesn't have enough time to recover from his injury. This should keep Kasper Dolberg or Rafa Mir as the starter at striker by Saturday's game.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Dealing with injury Isco has been limited in training as of Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to pain in his ankle, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Isco would be a notable absence after he scored in Tuesday's UCL win over Copenhagen. Were he to miss out Saturday, Papu Gomez could take on a larger role in the attack while Oliver Torres helps to fill out the midfield.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez out of Mexico's World Cup team; Jimenez, Corona in

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez will not be going to the World Cup in Qatar after he was left out of Mexico’s preliminary roster on Wednesday, with coach Gerardo Martino opting to in...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morocco counting on Boufal and Ziyech for goals at World Cup

Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal drought sharpens the focus on others to score for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcao - Totals four clearances Marcao registered four clearances and three tackles (one won) in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against FC Copenhagen.

Impact Marcao was productive in the back with a season-high of clearances in the Champions League this season. He has only played in five games after missing the first 10 with a hamstring injury. The Brazilian has so far totaled 15 clearances, eight tackles (six won), and five interceptions in the campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Papu Gomez - Assists against Copenhagen Papu Gomez assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over FC Copenhagen.

Impact Gomez had by far his best performance of the season with an involvement in a goal and for providing plays Sevilla's offense. It has not been easy for the veteran 34-year-old with just three starts in the last 11 matches. When featured, the Argentinian is always finding a way to be an influence in the game with two assists, 24 crosses (seven accurate) and eight corners in 14 appearances thus far.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Montiel - Late goal in win Montiel scored to go on one shot (one on target), three interceptions and two tackles (two won) in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus FC Copenhagen.

Impact After coming off his first assist of the season, Montiel scored his first of the year in stoppage time on Tuesday. The Argentinian has been featured in the last seven games and has totaled a goal, an assist, eight chances created, 16 crosses (three accurate) and 11 tackles (eight accurate) in that span. Look to see him feature again in the starting XI for Sevilla with the 25-year-old finding his form on the campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Acuna - Assists in return Acuna assisted once to go with one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over FC Copenhagen.

Impact Acuna came off the bench after missing the last game (muscular discomfort) and was an instant influence with an assist late in the match. It was the first time he got on the score sheet this season. When healthy, the Argentinian has great ability to launch crosses with an average of 3.9 crosses a match. In the first five games played he had totaled 36 crosses (12 accurate), however injuries have haunted the 30-year-old in recent matches and has only recorded 14 crosses (four accurate) in the last six games played.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Nets first goal of season Isco scored one goal to go with three shots (three on target) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 win over FC Copenhagen.

Impact Isco made his first goal of the season in a splendid performance on Tuesday. He managed to get all three of his shots on target while also creating opportunities for the attack. The 30-year-old would like to enhance his contribution to the team with just an average of 1.1 chances created and one cross a match. However, he has been getting on the score sheet of late with a goal and an assist in the last five games.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE