Gabriel Suazo has made a notable return to the Sevilla squad ahead of the Copa del Rey. Alongside him, Belgian winger Adnan Januzaj is also back after recovering from injuries. Both players had previously missed four matches, including three LaLiga games and one Copa del Rey match.
Sevilla’s Squad Update for Copa del Rey
Sevilla will face Alavés in the Copa del Rey Round of 16. The match will be held at Mendizorroza this Wednesday. Coach Matías Almeyda announced a squad of 24 players for this knockout encounter.
Key Returning Players
- Gabriel Suazo – Back from a soleus injury.
- Adnan Januzaj – Returned after a biceps femoris injury.
- Gerard Fernández (Peque) – Back from a one-match suspension.
- Isaac Romero – Returns after serving two matches for his red card.
Both Suazo and Januzaj are crucial for Sevilla as they bolster the team’s attacking options. This will be their first appearance since sustaining injuries that kept them sidelined for several weeks.
Ongoing Injuries and Absences
Several players remain unavailable due to ongoing recovery from injuries:
- Orjan Nyland – Goalkeeper.
- Kike Salas – Defender.
- César Azpilicueta – Defender.
- Marcao Teixeira – Defender.
- Tanguy Nianzou – Defender.
- Rubén Vargas – Winger.
- Chedira Ejuke – Forward, called for national duty.
- Akor Adams – Forward, called for national duty.
Filial Players Included
In addition, coach Almeyda has called up eight players from Sevilla’s youth system. Seven of these players are fresh off a victory against Oviedo, where they won 4-0:
- Alberto Flores – Goalkeeper
- Íker Muñoz – Defender
- Castrín – Defender
- Oso – Defender
- Manu Bueno – Midfielder
- Miguel Sierra – Winger
- Álex Costa – Forward
The only change in the goalkeeping roster is the addition of Rafa Romero, who replaces Loren Luchino.
Full Squad List
The complete squad announced by Sevilla includes:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Odysseas Vlachodimos, Alberto Flores, Rafa Romero |
| Defenders | Carmona, Juanlu, Cardoso, Ramón Martínez, Castrín, Íker Muñoz, Suazo, Oso |
| Midfielders | Gudelj, Agoumé, Manu Bueno, Mendy, Jordán, Sow, Januzaj |
| Forwards | Miguel Sierra, Alfon, Peque, Alexis, Isaac, Álex Costa |
With the return of key players and the addition of promising talents, Sevilla looks to secure a place in the next round of the Copa del Rey.
