Sevilla wrapped its first preseason training session on Monday at the Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios, overseen by Luis García Plaza. The squad worked with three new signings – Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi and Arouna Sangante – and kicked off an intensive physical phase ahead of the friendly against Juventud Torremolinos.

What happened in the session?

The newcomers took part in the traditional welcome drill, blending smoothly with the rest of the group. Adrià Pedrosa also featured after returning from his loan at Elche. The morning unfolded in an optimistic atmosphere, although several key absences forced the coach to tweak his plans.

Why do the absences matter?

Nine players missed the training, including Rafa Mir, whose contract ends in a year and whose departure the club is trying to accelerate. Alfon González suffered a right‑quadriceps fibre rupture, while Chidera Ejuke remains sidelined by pending paperwork. Additionally, Odysseas Vlachodimos, Tanguy Nianzou, Gabriel Suazo and Akor Adams are on leave, and internationals Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas are also unavailable.

How does this shape the schedule?

Luis García Plaza announced double sessions throughout the week to speed up the physical rhythm. Later that afternoon the training intensity will rise, aiming to have the squad ready for the first summer match, set for Saturday at 21:00 in the Estadio Jesús Navas against Juventud Torremolinos.

What context does the club face?

In La Liga, Sevilla sit 13th with 43 points (12 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses) and are enduring a five‑game run of four straight defeats (LLLLW). The team has scored 46 goals and conceded 60, leaving them 51 points behind leaders Barcelona. Their most recent official result was a 0‑1 loss to Celta Vigo on 23 May 2026. These figures highlight the urgency of a preseason that aims to reverse the negative trend before the new campaign begins.