Sevilla FC is already in Poland for their second pre-season friendly, where they will face KS Cracovia. Luis García Plaza welcomes back Oso and Ejuke, but still has several injured and excluded players.
Sevilla FC is already training on the pitch of the Mariscal Józef Piłsudski Stadium in Poland, where they will face KS Cracovia this Thursday in a friendly match that will help fine-tune their preparations for the start of LaLiga. The Nervionense team, led by Luis García Plaza, arrives after a positive first test against Juventud de Torremolinos, which ended with a 1-0 victory thanks to a penalty converted by Miguel Sierra.
News in the squad: Oso and Ejuke return
For this second match, the big news is the return of Oso, who missed the first friendly due to a slight ankle sprain. Ejuke also joins the group after completing his fitness work. Both players are included in the list of 24 players who have travelled to Poland, where the Sevilla team hopes to take a step forward in their preparation.
On the other hand, the absences remain numerous. Juanlu is the most notable absence, as he is dealing with quadriceps discomfort that will cause him to miss much of the pre-season. Alfon, Marcao, and Castrín have also not travelled, having missed the first friendly as well. They are joined by the club's exclusions: Joan Jordán, Gattoni, Fabio Cardoso, and Rafa Mir, who continue to train separately while seeking an exit.
Additionally, Akor Adams has stayed in Seville awaiting the completion of his transfer to Venezia CF, which could be finalised early next week. The Nigerian forward, who arrived last winter, is not part of Luis García Plaza's plans, and his departure seems imminent.
A special opponent: KS Cracovia celebrates its 120th anniversary
The match against KS Cracovia will not be just any friendly. The Polish team is celebrating its 120th anniversary tomorrow, making the match a festive occasion for the local fans. The Sevilla players, aware of the event's significance, have prepared for the match with the utmost seriousness, although the main objective remains to accumulate minutes and test systems.
The Madrid coach plans to repeat the scheme from the first match, with a double pivot formed by Guridi and Agoumé, and an attacking line where Peque and Isaac Romero will again be the offensive reference. In defence, the central pairing of Kike Salas and Sangante seems solidified, while José Ángel Carmona and Gabi Suazo will occupy the flanks.
Possible starting eleven and keys to the match
Luis García Plaza could start with Odysseas Vlachodimos in goal, who is likely to be the starting goalkeeper during this part of the pre-season. The Greek was already a starter against Juventud de Torremolinos and is looking to secure a place in the starting line-up for the league.
In midfield, the return of Ejuke and Oso adds more dynamism to the Sevilla attack. Both players are quick and unpredictable, and their presence on the wings could be key to breaking down the Polish defence. Up front, the duo of Peque and Isaac Romero will try to replicate the connection they showed in the first friendly, where the Utrera forward was the most active.
The match will take place at the Mariscal Józef Piłsudski Stadium, a venue with a capacity of over 15,000 spectators, which is expected to have a good turnout to celebrate the anniversary of the local club. For Sevilla fans, the match can be followed live through the club's official channels.
In summary, Sevilla FC approaches this second friendly with the intention of continuing to accumulate minutes and fine-tuning their preparations. The return of key players and the absence of long-term injured players are good news for Luis García Plaza, who hopes to have the entire squad available for the league opener against Rayo Vallecano. The next commitment, which will be of greater demand, will be next week when the team travels to Italy to face a more formidable opponent.
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