Juanlu Sánchez
SEV
Facing two to three week absence
Sanchez (quadriceps) suffered a quadriceps tear and is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Sanchez was hurt during a training session held after Sevilla's preseason friendly win over Juventud Torremolinos, in which he had featured. His timeline puts his return in range for the club's LaLiga opener on Aug. 15 against Rayo Vallecano, though that would depend on his recovery progressing as expected. The academy product's situation adds an additional layer of uncertainty given ongoing transfer interest from Atalanta. Sanchez is expected to continue his recovery through the remainder of preseason as Sevilla monitor his progress.
Serves ban
Juanlu is no longer suspended and is an option again.
Analysis: Juanlu served his ban in the final match of the season and will return at the start of the next campaign. He held a starting role for much of this season until falling to the bench to end the campaign, notching three assists in his 32 appearances (23 starts).
Set for suspension
Juanlu will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga and will therefore miss Sunday's season finale against Celta Vigo.
Analysis: Juanlu picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's season finale against Celta Vigo. The versatile midfielder has been mainly a rotational option for Sevilla in recent weeks, therefore his absence will not impact the starting XI. Juanlu ends the season with three assists, 22 chances created, 61 crosses and two career highs with 63 tackles and 32 clearances across 32 La Liga appearances (23 starts).
Comes off bench
Juanlu generated three tackles (two won) and one clearance in Monday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Analysis: Juanlu replaced Ruben Vargas in the 75th minute and delivered a solid defensive performance by winning five duels. Juanlu has now come on for Ruben Vargas in consecutive games to provide defensive stability.
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