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Andres Castrin - Rejoins group after injury Castrin has recovered from his pubalgia and rejoined Sevilla's group, the club announced.

Impact Castrin had been sidelined for the club's first two preseason friendlies due to the issue before reappearing at Wednesday's training session at the Jose Ramon Cisneros Palacios complex. His return adds to coach Luis Plaza's defensive options, though the staff is expected to continue monitoring his workload to avoid any setback. The center back is set to travel with the squad for their upcoming trip to Cordoba. Castrin is expected to be gradually reintegrated as Sevilla's preseason progresses.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcao - Doing specific work on grass Marcao (thigh) is doing specific work on the grass, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Marcao's progression to on field work is an encouraging step after a thigh bruise limited him in preseason friendly action, following a foot issue that had already kept him sidelined at the end of last season. The gradual buildup suggests Sevilla is easing him back carefully, and he remains on track to be back in contention for minutes before the start of the regular season.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Juanlu - Sidelined with quad injury Sanchez (quadriceps) suffered a muscle injury in his left quadriceps and did not take part in Tuesday's training session, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Sanchez missed the session led by coach Luis Plaza as a result of the issue. The academy product's absence comes as Sevilla continue their preseason preparations under the new coaching setup. No timeline for his return has been disclosed at this stage. Further updates on his recovery are expected as the club continues preseason training.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Vargas - Enters match in extra time Vargas recorded no stats in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Argentina.

Impact Vargas joined the match when it was likely too little too late for Switzerland, as he only played the final five minutes of extra time. However, this was likely due to the red card to Breel Embolo, needing to protect their net as they were level with Argentina, likely to feature sooner if not for the red card. This is a rough way to end the World Cup after a decent campaign for the attacker, notching one assist and two goals in his six appearances (three starts).

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Djibril Sow - Plays 86 against Argentina Sow generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Argentina.

Impact Sow was entered into the starting XI Staurday as Switzerland fell to Argentina, only his second start of the World Cup. He would earn a chance created, a shot and two crosses in his 86 minutes of play, not doing much to alter the match. He will go home from the World Cup with no goal contributions while recording two starts in four appearances.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marcao - Struggling with bruise Marcao (thigh) is struggling with a bruise, and has been limited in friendly action, Sevilla announced.

Impact Marcao ended the season on the sideline with a foot issue and is now opening pre-season on the sideline with a thigh bruise. It's not expected to be a serious issue, but it has kept him out of the pre-season opener. Marcao should be back in contention for minutes before the regular campaign opens.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Castrin - Dealing with pubalgia Castrin is dealing with pubalgia during Sevilla's start to preseason, according to Edu Sanina of Zona Mixta.

Impact Castrin was one of Sevilla's breakout performers during the final stretch of last season, and the club will be cautious with his workload given how difficult pubalgia can be to manage if pushed too quickly. The issue is considered one of the more persistent and tricky injuries to treat, so Sevilla is likely to ease him back gradually rather than risk aggravating it further. His recovery timeline through preseason will be worth monitoring as the club looks to have him ready for the start of the new campaign.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Djibril Sow - Bench option against Colombia Sow (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's World Cup Round of 16 match against Colombia.

Impact Sow was considered questionable after being forced to leave training early on Monday, but he recovered sufficiently to be included in Switzerland's matchday squad. The midfielder remains available as a depth option after playing a limited role throughout the tournament, with coach Murat Yakin opting for other choices in the starting lineup. His presence on the bench is nonetheless a positive development for Switzerland, especially after several players dealt with fitness concerns ahead of the knockout clash. Sow could be called upon later in the match to provide energy and experience in midfield.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Vargas - Named among substitutes Vargas (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Colombia.

Impact Vargas had been considered a major doubt after leaving training early on Monday, but he recovered sufficiently to be included in the matchday squad. However, Switzerland opted not to risk one of its key attacking players from the opening whistle, ending his streak of starts at the tournament. Fabian Rieder gets the nod on the wing after Vargas entered the match with two goals and one assist in the World Cup. Vargas remains available as an impact option off the bench if Switzerland needs additional attacking quality later in the contest.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Djibril Sow - Questionable to face Colombia Sow exited training early Monday and is now questionable for Tuesday's match against Colombia, according to manager Murat Yakin, per Lucas Werder of Blick. "The annoyance is, of c...

Impact Sow is one of the numerous players heading into Tuesday's round of 16 match questionable, as the midfielder was forced off the training pitch early Monday. He has been more of a depth option so far this World Cup, but with Ruben Vargas (undisclosed), Johan Manzambi (undisclosed) and Michel Aebischer (undisclosed) all questionable, he may be needed in a bigger role. That said, he remains a late call for the contest, likely to serve on the bench if everyone is fit, but possibly starting if a few miss out.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Vargas - Late call for Tuesday Vargas exited training early Monday ahead of Tuesday's match against Colombia and is now questionable, according to manager Murat Yakin, per Lucas Werder of Blick. "The annoyance i...

Impact Vargas has some questions around his availability heading into Tuesday, as the winger was forced to exit training early. This is a major concern for the team, as he has started in all but one game so far this World Cup and remains one of their top attacking options, plus Johan Manzambi (undisclosed) is also questionable. Vargas has earned two goals and an assist, so his absence would leave a hole on the left flank. With two other options to join the midfield in Michel Aebischer (undisclosed) and Djibril Sow (undisclosed) also questionable to play, Fabian Rieder or Noah Okafor could find starting time if Vargas is out.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Dealing with discomfort Alfon (undisclosed) left Sevilla's first preseason training session Monday with discomfort after returning from a loan spell at Villarreal, according to Pablo Sanchez of Diario de...

Impact Alfon was expected to be part of Sevilla's plans for the new season after spending the second half of last season on loan at Villarreal. The severity of the discomfort is not yet clear, and further details on a potential diagnosis should emerge as preseason continues. If the issue lingers, it could delay his integration into coach Garcia Plaza's group work ahead of the new campaign.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Back with Sevilla Alfon has returned to Sevilla following his loan with Villarreal.

Impact Alfon is coming off a half-season on loan with Villarreal, mainly serving in a depth role as he starte din three of his 10 appearances. The forward would record a single goal in his time with the team, nearly matching his first half of the season with Sevilla, where he earned one goal in 10 appearances (four starts). That said, the 27-year-old looks to be more of a depth option at this level of football, potentially remaining with Sevilla in that role or eyeing a move out on another loan.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Returning to Sevilla Pedrosa has returned to Sevilla after his loan at Elche concluded at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

Impact Pedrosa alternated in the XI for Elche in 2025/26, making eight starts out of 26 appearances for the Franjiverdes. Pedrosa will fight with Oso and Gabriel Suazo for a role on Sevilla's left side of the defense in 2026/27 as long as he's not loaned out once again.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Vargas - Delivers from left flank Vargas had four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Algeria.

Impact Vargas registered four crosses (two accurate), two chances created and one interception across his 71 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria before being replaced by Fabian Rieder, providing consistent width and delivery from the left side of Switzerland's attack against an Algerian defensive block that struggled to cope with his combination with Johan Manzambi throughout the first half. The winger contributed to the attacking pressure that kept Algeria pinned back for large spells, and his delivery and directness give Switzerland an important attacking option heading into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana in Vancouver.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Odysseas Vlachodimos - Returns to Sevilla on loan Vlachodimos will spend a second consecutive season on loan at Sevilla from Newcastle United, the club announced.

Impact Vlachodimos arrived at the Sanchez-Pizjuan a year ago and quickly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper, playing every minute of 33 LaLiga fixtures plus one Copa del Rey match in a campaign that helped the club achieve their seasonal objective. His performances throughout the season convinced the club to bring him back for another year, with his consistency and command of his penalty area making him one of the more reliable options between the posts in the division. The 32-year-old Greek international had previously spent five outstanding seasons at Benfica, where he made 225 appearances including 32 in the Champions League and won two Portuguese league titles, before moves to Nottingham Forest and Newcastle limited his playing time significantly. His return to the Iberian Peninsula has clearly reignited his form, and Sevilla will be counting on him to build on last season's strong performances heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Orjan Nyland - Four saves for win Nyland made four saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Cote D'ivoire.

Impact Nyland made four saves during Tuesday's win, including some truly heroic ones late in the second half. The goalkeeper was excellent throughout the match and shut down some excellent attacking moves. He will be tested even more thoroughly next time out, as Norway prepare to take on Brazil's high-flying attack.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Djibril Sow - Sudued showing against Canada. Sow had one tackle (one won), one clearance and one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Canada.

Impact Sow was occasionally spry on the wing, but his level of activity didn't translate to the stat sheet, as he only collected some defensive stats before being replaced by Michel Aebischer with 16 minutes to go. Dan Ndoye was rested in this one after starting at the position in the previous two tilts. Sowe had done little in his lone previous appearance off the bench.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Vargas - Scores in Canada fixture Vargas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Canada.

Impact Vargas returned to the starting lineup after being deployed as a sub in the previous game and broke the deadlock right away in the second half with a clever finish on the near post after cutting from the wing, making the stat sheet in back-to-back matches. He has registered at least one shot and one cross in all three games, amassing six (four on target) and 17 (three on target), assisting once and adding 2 corners and 3 tackles (2 won).

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Orjan Nyland - Beaten twice in Senegal clash Nyland registered two saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 victory over Senegal.

Impact Nyland was beaten twice by Ismaila Sarr from point-blank range, as the opponent faced little resistance in the box, and the goalie couldn't do a lot more to prevent the goals. He has made two saves and three clearances and allowed three goals so far. Norway will face France on Friday.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Vargas - Goal and assist off bench Vargas scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 victory versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Impact Vargas was surprisingly left out of the starting XI but wasted no time proving a point when he came on. He and Johan Manzambi transformed the game from the moment they stepped onto the pitch, with Vargas's runs and crosses down the left directly influencing three of Switzerland's goals, capped by a goal and an assist of his own.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Loan terminated Mir's loan to Elche was terminated in the midst of his current legal case.

Impact Mir was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for sexual assault, and his loan was terminated. Sevilla will likely take the same steps to terminate his contract in the coming days.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Orjan Nyland - Concedes with little to do Nyland made no saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Iraq.

Impact Nyland had little to do for most of the game, with Iraq's goal coming from a perfectly placed header that was beyond his control. Norway's backline did not perform to the level expected, as Iraq fired off 11 shots, only one fewer than Norway managed going forward, a result that raises some questions given the fixture was considered the more favorable one on paper. Up next is Senegal, who suffered defeat to France and will be chasing a positive result of their own to improve their qualification chances.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Arouna Sangante - Signs for Sevilla on five-year deal Sangante has joined Sevilla from Le Havre as a free agent on a five-year contract until June 2031, the club announced.

Impact Sangante joined Le Havre at the age of 15 and developed through every level of the club before establishing himself as a regular starter and captain from the 2023/24 season at just 21 years old. Sangante made 74 Ligue 1 appearances across three top-flight seasons, contributing four goals, having previously played a key role in Le Havre's promotion to the top flight as champions in 2022/23 where he contributed three goals and two assists across 35 second division appearances. The tall defender, who can also operate at right-back, now heads to Sevilla for his first experience outside France, bringing leadership, physical presence and top-flight experience to a club looking to rebuild their defensive unit heading into the 2026/27 campaign.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

La Liga striker vows to appeal against rape conviction after being sentenced to over eight years in prison

Rafa Mir has spoken out after being handed an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence following a conviction for sexual assault and injury. Th...

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La Liga striker vows to appeal against rape conviction after being sentenced to over eight years in prison