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Azpilicueta poised for Luis García Plaza's first Sevilla XI
Veteran defender César Azpilicueta has recovered and is expected to start in Luis García Plaza's debut for Sevilla at Oviedo, while Agoumé is suspended and Kike Salas remains doubtful.
Mar 31st 2026 · Spain
Insights
- César Azpilicueta has recovered from recent physical problems and completed two full group training sessions.
- Azpilicueta is expected to be ready to start for García Plaza in Sevilla's match at Carlos Tartiere against Oviedo.
- Coach Luis García Plaza may return to a four-man defence with Azpilicueta and Kike Salas as options.
- Kike Salas has improved from his fitness issue but remains not fully certain to play.
- Sergi Agoumé is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card and will miss the match.
- Sevilla sit three points above the relegation zone and appointed García Plaza after poor form under Matías Almeyda, the club's eighth coach in three and a half years.
Sources
- Viejos conocidos en la lucha de Luis García Plaza www.diariodesevilla.es
- La media de goles en contra: preocupación y ocupación para Luis García Plaza www.abc.es
- Azpilicueta apunta al primer once de Luis García Plaza www.mundodeportivo.com
- La declaración de intenciones de García Plaza de cara al Oviedo - Sevilla FC www.abc.es