The Segunda División leaders pose a threat to García Pimienta’s side as they restart their campaign following the departure of their iconic figure, Jesús Navas.
We are witnessing the dawn of a new era. Coinciding with the anticipated arrival of the Three Kings Parade, which symbolizes a continuous adjustment to society’s new way of life while increasingly avoiding sacrifices, Seville begins its journey without the mentorship of Jesús Navas, the greatest club legend. The club embarks on a new chapter filled with growing uncertainties, and the first test will be the broken truce following last night’s tribute to the legendary Palace figure.
José María del Nido finally announced that he had received a 20-match sanction barring access to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, just ten days before the institutional war resumed with the upcoming shareholders’ meeting. On a sporting level, García Pimienta’s team faces a major challenge.
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Sevilla visits the current leaders of the Segunda División. Rubi, after an unfortunate spell on the other side of the city, now manages Almería, who sit at the top of the table with 39 points from 21 games. Sevilla’s arrival on the eastern edge of Andalusia serves as a testing ground to validate their promotion aspirations. García Pimienta’s team will be welcomed by the historically warm atmosphere of the former Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, now named UD Almería Stadium. It was here that Rodri’s acrobatic goal saw Sevilla finish in fourth place, giving them a place in the Champions League play-offs in 2010. It was also here, despite the difficulties and lack of spectators due to Covid, that they clinched victory with a solitary goal from Ocampos in overtime against an Almería team then in Segunda.
Lopetegui’s Sevilla faced stiff competition to advance in this play-off, even without external pressure. Today’s match promises an intense atmosphere, fueled by the palpable excitement of the Almería supporters. The home side’s magnificent run of nine wins in their last twelve games, including two draws and two more victories in the Copa del Rey – eliminating San Sebastián de los Reyes and Cultural Leonesa on the road – propelled a team including García Pimienta reminds us that it has quality players from Primera División, a category to which Almería aspires to return.
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Almería has some doubts regarding the participation of goalkeeper Fernando Martínez, striker Leo Baptistao, midfielder Robertone, and winger Lázaro Vinicius, who returns from his loan at Palmeiras. Meanwhile, the Sevilla coach urged his players to give their best to match the enthusiasm of what he described as a rival’s “real power”. With a week off before welcoming Valencia to Nervión for the final match of the first half of the season, they are very likely to field their strongest starting XI. The determination and fervor of the opponent requires this to avoid elimination.
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The main uncertainty for Sevilla revolves around Gudelj. Sevilla’s new captain was unable to train yesterday after a difficult night due to a febrile condition caused by gastroenteritis. Nevertheless, the versatile Serbian player has traveled and is expected to play if his physical condition allows it, even slightly.
The transfer market also influences squad selection in a certain way, even if it is not so much the starting XI. Montiel has also been traveling although his possible move to River Plate is now a definite possibility. On the other hand, Valentín Barco did not make the trip and finalizes his departure to return to Brighton for another loan, this time to Porto. Iheanacho is awaiting a convincing offer that could resolve the complications arising from his failed transfer. He also stayed due to minor inconveniences. These are relatively minor circumstances. The Seville of 2025, now without Jesús Navas, embarks on a difficult journey with a tough test on the horizon. A new era, marked by an uncertain horizon, begins.
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