Before the first period of the season, Sevilla FC faced a crucial challenge, trying to recover quickly after the hard defeat before Villarreal. This Tuesday, the team will visit Son Moix to face RCD Mallorca in the 3rd day of LaLiga EA Sports (19:00), with the referees Muñiz Ruiz and Del Cerro Grande on VAR.
Although the transfer market is still open, Sevilla alone will be able to make additions if they sell one or two players in the remaining days. The campaign begins a week with two Ligueros matches, starting in Mallorca, where last season lost points due to a goal dropped in a controversial match. Criticism focuses on the defensive fragility of the team, which affects both the central defense and the full-backs. Coach Pimienta has a lot of work to do to improve the situation, although he assures that more defenders are not needed. It is essential that Sevilla reduce their average goals against to avoid repeating the mistakes of recent seasons.
Possible Sevilla line
In this visit, Sevilla will not have Montiel, Ocampos and Suso. The defense could experience changes, with the possible inclusion of Juanlu or Navas on the right flank and Marcao or Nianzou alongside Badé. In the center of the field, Sow could replace Juanlu. For the attack, Peque and Iheanacho are the main options to replace Ocampos and Isaac, who have committed to a sale and could not be 100%. Ejuke is another alternative to quickly bring the attack.
Expected alignment:
- Nyland; Navas, Badé, Marcao, Pedrosa; Agoumé, Saúl, Sow; Lukebakio, Peque, Iheanacho.
The squad includes 23 players, notably the inclusion of Valentín Barco, although he has not yet signed up.
Possible Mallorca line
Mallorca will play their second half of the season as a local. In their home debut, they had a tie with Real Madrid after equaling the scorer. In the next match, they were defeated by Osasuna (1-0) with a new coach, Javier Arrasate. Mallorca is a solid and defensive team, difficult to overcome, especially in their stadium.
Expected alignment:
- Greif; Maffeo, Raillo, Copete, Mojica; Samu Costa, Morlanes, Darder; Dani Rodríguez, Larin, Muriqi.
Morey and Llabrés will be absent, and it is possible that Arrasate will make changes in the initial time due to the load of parts. The last meeting between the two teams of Son Moix ended with Victoria for Mallorca, thanks to a goal by Larin.
