Sevilla lose Miguel Sierra: operation and three months out

Sevilla FC

Sevilla will have to face the coming months without Miguel Sierra. The Granada-born winger, one of the standout players for the club this season, has a dislocated collarbone and will undergo surgery following the new tests carried out after his injury against Levante.

The player had to be substituted during last Monday's match. A subsequent examination confirmed the worst prognosis and determined the need for surgery.

The estimated recovery time for this type of operation is around three months, so Sierra will not be available again until 2027. His absence is a setback for the Nervion side, who lose their most in-form player of the campaign at a time when his performances had become a differentiating factor.

García Plaza must reorganize the flanks

Sierra's injury leaves Luis García Plaza with the task of finding a replacement for a player who had established himself as an undisputed starter. The coach will have to adjust his plans to cover one of the team's most important positions.

The first alternative is Rubén Vargas. The Swiss international was already included in the squad against Valencia, although he did not end up playing. His return to the group dynamic places him among the candidates to take Sierra's spot, despite doubts about whether he is ready to assume a starting role and complete the matches.

Chidera Ejuke and Alfon González are also options, two players who can bolster the attack on the wings. García Plaza will have to decide how to distribute minutes and maintain Sevilla's offensive balance.

On the left flank, Félix Correia appears to have a place secured. The player has established himself as an important piece within the coach's plans.

Sierra's injury opens up a new scenario at Sevilla. The coach will have to choose the most suitable combination to make up for the loss of one of his key players over the coming months.