After the debacle against Atlético de Madrid, the Sevilla F.C. will face the Fenerbahce in the Europa League round of 16 with unknowns in the starting eleven, following the latest news on the fitness of various players. Jorge Sampaoli arrives at the European match with many absences in defense, after Löic Badé was finally left out of the squad, ahead of the fundamental league match against Almería.
Possible return to the defense of five
After conceding six goals against Atlético de Madrid, it is likely that Jorge Sampaoli bet to return to one defense made up of five players. The goal will be defended, except surprise, by Bondwho was already chosen against PSV, despite the fact that he ended up falling out of the eleven due to a last-minute injury.
He Right Lane aims to be occupied by Jesus Navas, who played the last minutes in the Metropolitan. He left-handed profile leaves more doubts, with a alex telles already recovered that could give Marcos Acuña a break. With respect to backMarcão and Rekik will be out due to injury, as will Loic Badé. Despite the latest news that showed the return of the Frenchman training with the group, Jorge Sampaoli has decided not to force, taking into account the importance of the weekend’s league game against Almería.
In this way, in the center of the rear, Nianzou points to holder, being the only healthy center back of the team. The young defender would be accompanied by Gudeljwho returns after sanction, and Ferdinandwho is available again after his league ban, which will keep him out for three more games in the national competition.
Few midfield options for Jorge Sampaoli
Due to defensive losses, Jorge Sampaoli you will have few options in the midfield with the reconversions of Fernando and Gudelj behind. Besides, Pape Gueye, the undisputed starter since his arrival at Sevilla FC, was not registered in Europe, so he will not be available against Fenerbahçe, nor against Almería, after the latest news confirmed the sanction of the Senegalese in the match against Atlético de Madrid. Therefore, Joan Jordan, Ivan Rakitic and Oliver Torres They will be in charge of occupying the center of the field, with the Catalan being the one who could be a substitute in the event that Jorge Sampaoli bet on a double pivot.
En-Nesyri, the only fixture in the Sevilla FC attack
In a season full of bad news for Sevilla FC, the footballing resurrection of Youssef En-Nesyri Since the World Cup in Qatar, he has been key for Jorge Sampaoli. The Moroccan striker will occupy, except for surprise, the point of attack sevilla. The left band aims to be occupied by Bryan Gil, substitute in Madrid, while Erik Lamela I could go back to eleven in the right band after serving his sanction against PSV. Lucas Ocampos and Suso They could also enter the starting eleven despite being chosen last Saturday.
