García Plaza’s hint: “Either a starter or not even in the squad”

The Sevilla camp faces a tough run-in ahead of the trip to Barcelona. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Lucas Stassin is definitely unavailable due to an adductor injury and will be sidelined for between three and four weeks.

Another doubt for Sevilla

The more cryptic part came from manager Luis García Plaza, who refused to identify the potential missing player. “Everyone will be there except one player who either is a starter or won’t even be in the squad. We’ll test it tomorrow,” he said, leaving open the possibility of a key absence.

The article suggests it could point to Kike Salas, who reportedly showed a noticeable bandage on his right knee after Friday’s session and has been “managed carefully” since the Riazor return.

Defensive impact and plan B

If that ends up being the case, Sevilla would lose a major piece for their defensive setup. Asked whether Salas could be in Spain’s national team soon, the coach didn’t hesitate: “Yes,” before adding, “I can’t be more clear.”

He also provided a fallback option. If the youngster can’t play, García Plaza said Sangante could return to the starting XI because he is fully recovered. “He’s done perfect work these days. If I want to start him, he’s ready to play as a starter,” he explained.

For now, the identity of the “player who either starts or won’t make the squad” will be clarified after the tests scheduled for tomorrow, as the Sevilla boss said.