Sevilla left Fábio Cardoso, Federico Gattoni and Joan Jordán out of the preseason training session, the club confirmed on Tuesday at the Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios. The three remain absent while their contractual situations are being resolved, and manager Luis García Plaza has no plans for them.

What happened in the session?

During the third training day, the squad led by Luis García Plaza kept the routine of two daily sessions. Cardoso, Gattoni and Jordán did not appear on the pitch, nor did the injured Alfon González, who has been sidelined for two months. The club also reported that Chidera Ejuke remains absent due to bureaucratic paperwork. Meanwhile, Gabriel Suazo, freshly returned from the Chilean national team, watched the session but has not yet joined the group.

Why are they out of the project?

The official statement says the three players are “resolving their respective situations,” suggesting exit negotiations or possible loans. The list of departures already includes names like Tanguy Nianzou, who is looking for a new club, and Rafa Mir, who trains alone while his contract termination is being studied. Their absence reflects García Plaza’s intent to trim the squad before the season starts.

Which players remain on the waiting list?

Despite the exits, the club keeps several new signings in the adaptation phase. Juan Iglesias and Jon Guridi are already sharing drills, while centre‑back Arouna Sangante relies on Lucien Agoumé to speed up his integration. Additionally, Akor Adams and goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos are expected to join training in the coming hours after a short rest.

How does this affect the competitive outlook?

Sevilla sits 13th in La Liga with 43 points, after a five‑match run (LLL LW) that includes a 1‑0 loss to Celta Vigo on May 23. With 46 goals scored and 60 conceded, the team carries a –14 goal difference and trails league leaders Barcelona by 51 points. Reducing the squad aims to give more minutes to the players who stay, hoping to reverse the negative trend before the friendly against Juventud Torremolinos on Saturday.

What’s next for the club?

Luis García Plaza has scheduled another closed‑door evening training at 18:30, keeping pressure on those present. Management is also monitoring Rubén Vargas, whose future remains undecided, and the participation of Djibril Sow and Vargas in tonight’s World Cup round‑of‑16 match against Colombia. The next week will determine the starting eleven for the friendly, and the pending signings could be officially added to the roster before the league kicks off.