Sevilla sporting director José Ignacio Navarro has strengthened the squad's depth, a key factor in the team's strong start to the season. The Andalusian club sits fifth in LaLiga with 13 points from seven games, partly thanks to a more competitive bench.
Head coach Luis García Plaza now has more options to rotate and adjust his approach during matches. Fourteen players have already surpassed 200 minutes of league action this season, including Andrés Castrín, Kike Salas, Arouna Sangante, Youssouf Fofana, Félix Correia, Isaac Romero, and Chidera Ejuke. This breadth allows the manager to sustain a high pressing intensity for the full ninety minutes and adapt to the demands of each game.
Impact from the substitutes
Players coming off the bench have been decisive in the early stages of the campaign. Goals from Peque, Isaac Romero, Chidera Ejuke, and Stassin, all after being introduced as substitutes, account for four strikes. They are complemented by three assists from Isaac, Robbie Ure, and Kochorashvili. Combined, these contributions have added seven extra points to Sevilla's league total.
Miguel Sierra is the team's top scorer with two goals, but the offensive output is widely shared, with nine different players scoring the team's ten goals. Defensively, goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos and defenders Juan Iglesias and Lucien Agoume, along with midfielder Gabriel Suazo, have played every available minute.
The team now heads into the international break following a defeat to Barcelona (1-3) and a victory at Deportivo La Coruña (0-1). Their recent form reads two wins, one draw, and two defeats. The season resumes on October 12th with a trip to face Levante, a side currently battling to escape the relegation places. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page and the updated standings on the LaLiga table.
The report in full is at Marca - Primera
