Marcao added to Sevilla squad due to Sangante’s absence

Sevilla have named their 24-man squad for their trip to the Sánchez-Pizjuán to face Valencia tomorrow at 21:00. Head coach Luis García Plaza’s only notable change is the inclusion of Marcao, prompted by Sangante’s unavailability.

Sangante out

As García Plaza said in his press comments, Sangante is sidelined for this match due to a double problem: injury and suspension. He also recalled that the centre-back was sent off in the most recent game against Espanyol.

In that context, the coach made clear that Marcao is in the squad mainly to cover numbers: “Marcao will be in the squad, for me he still isn’t ready to play.” García Plaza added that the aim is to restore his best level and give him confidence: “You have to get him back to his best version and give him all the confidence.”

Rubén Vargas also misses out

The article also notes that Rubén Vargas is not included because of discomfort in his right knee, after already being unable to play at RCDE Stadium.

The full list is: Odysseas, Fran González, Rafa Romero, Iglesias, Carmona, Kike Salas, Iker Muñoz, Marcao, Castrín, Suazo, Julio Díaz, Agoumé, Guridi, Fofana, Manu Bueno, Kochorashvili, Félix, Miguel Sierra, Ejuke, Alfon, Peque, Isaac, Robbie Ure and Stassin.

García Plaza further indicated that, if required, he has defensive options such as Iker and the possibility of using Juan Iglesias as a centre-back. Source: MARCA.