Sevilla FC possible XI for Matchday 10, per sports press

Sevilla FC

Three points separate the Andalusian side from the Navarre team (14 and 11 respectively). The Sevilla FC wants to establish itself in European places. The Osasuna of Arrasate wants to take them on. The best news for Luis Garcia Plaza is that Kochorashvili is available again. His absence was crucial against the Real Madrid and highlighted the Georgian's importance in midfield. There have been no further setbacks either. Miguel Sierra and Marcao remain the only two absences.

The media all agree that the goalkeeper and back line will be the same as in the previous match, and that the Madrid coach is fully confident: Vlachodimos in goal. Juan Iglesias, Castrin, Kike Iglesias and Suazo, forming the defensive line. With Kochorashvili back, he goes straight into the starting XI, along with Agoumé and Fofana. Unless there is a setback, it is a top-class midfield pairing. The presence of Robbie Ure and Correia is also backed by everyone. The only question mark is the right wing, which Miguel Sierra has owned and run. The doubt is whether it will be Vargas or Ejuke. The Swiss started against Madrid but was the first change. The Nigerian was a good spark off the bench. Either of the two has a chance to be in the XI.

Diario de Sevilla believes Vargas starts

5

Rubén Vargas
1.520.000€?

J10

2

J9

-

J8

-

J7

-

J6

MD

00

Rubén Vargas was one of the standout players last season. Once it was confirmed that he would stay at least another campaign in Nervión and after overcoming his physical problems, the task for the Sevilla coach is to get him back to his best version. Perhaps he is not ready for the full 90 minutes yet, but he does seem to be for a large part of them. The Sevilla daily does not foresee any changes other than the one involving Kochorashvili, who would return to the heart of the team. A foregone conclusion, given the impact of the player.

Diario de Sevilla XI: Juan Iglesias, Castrin, Kike Salas, Suazo; Kochorashvili, Agoumé, Fofana; Vargas, Correia, Robbie Ure.

Muchodeporte matches Diario de Sevilla 100%

24

Giorgi Kochorashvili
1.900.000€+30.000€?

J10

-

J9

5

J8

3

J7

3

J6

MD

10

Far from what could be expected at the start of the league campaign, the Sevilla FC has been leaving good impressions and competing very well. Proof of that comes from direct training sessions with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. In both, the feeling was that something positive could be taken from them, and they never lost their focus on the game. That competitiveness and commitment are the result of solid - and much-desired - sporting planning. Juan Iglesias, Kochorashvili, Agoumé, Fofana, Correia and Robbie Ure are signings that have noticeably raised the level of the side from Seville. That is why Diario de Sevilla picks them again to start. Vlachodimos brings calm and security in goal. Suazo, Kike Iglesias and Castrin keep growing and showing their worth for another year.

Line-up chosen by Muchodeporte: Juan Iglesias, Castrin, Kike Salas, Suazo; Kochorashvili, Agoumé, Fofana; Vargas, Correia, Robbie Ure.

El Correo de Andalucía: third vote for Vargas

36

Ejuke
1.650.000€+30.000€?

J10

6

J9

-

J8

2

J7

-

J6

MD

01

Despite Ejuke's strong second half, García Plaza knows how essential it is that Rubén Vargas gradually builds up rhythm and minutes. His status and quality are more necessary than ever now that it is known that Miguel Sierra's injury will keep the academy player sidelined until at least January. Goal and defence are far from being expected to change. Only physical problems or rotation due to the load of minutes could break the wall formed by the Greek goalkeeper and captain Suazo, Kike Salas, Castrin, and the newly added Juan Iglesias. The same applies to midfield.

In attack, Correia is more than settled on the left flank and is the one carrying much of the weight of Sevilla's attack. The No. 9 has several options. Isaac Romero served his ban and responds when the Madrid coach gives him an opportunity, but it is much more common to see Ure as the striker. Stassin is available to play and, in fact, he took part in the last half hour against Real Madrid, coming on for the Scot, but he did not contribute much. Both are locked in a constant fight to be the reference No. 9. Stassin had the edge, but he got injured. Now the tables have turned.

The Diario de Sevilla XI would be as follows: Juan Iglesias, Castrin, Kike Salas, Suazo; Kochorashvili, Agoumé, Fofana; Vargas, Correia, Robbie Ure.

Comuniate sees the right wing as 50-50

33

Isaac Romero
1.480.000€-30.000€?

J10

-

J9

6

J8

3

J7

3

J6

DL

12

21

Lucas Stassin
3.440.000€+80.000€?

J10

4

J9

-

J8

-

J7

5

J6

DL

11

33

Robbie Ure
3.860.000€+90.000€?

J10

3

J9

16

J8

2

J7

0

J6

DL

21

We have seen both Vargas and Eujke very little this season. They were expected to be two fresh options and regulars to a greater or lesser extent in the rotations, but Miguel Sierra's serious injury has left a vacancy that both will have to earn. Vargas 100% brings unique pace, explosiveness and passing, as well as creating plenty of danger from set pieces. Ejuke, meanwhile, has gone from more to less at Sevilla as the seasons have gone by - this is his third -. The other day he showed he can contribute a lot by coming on from the bench and, perhaps in the coach's mind, his role is limited to that. 

Comuniate keeps it at a 50-50 between the two for the dynamism and arrival that the '21' brought in a setting like the Bernabeu, and because Vargas has not yet managed to hang up the 'undroppable' tag. That said, he starts with a slight advantage. There is not much debate at the back or up top. Defence, midfield and the attack are all set, except for what has been mentioned. Robbie Ure is the starting striker for Comuniate, ahead of Isaac Romero and Stassin. Félix Correia is, without question, the one tasked with covering the left flank.

Comuniate starting line-up: Vlachodimos; Juan Iglesias, Castrin, Kike Salas, Suazo; Kochorashvili, Agoumé, Fofana; Vargas, Correia, Robbie Ure.