Juanlu Sánchez
BOU
RWB (RW)
Balanced Full Back
Aug 15, 2003 (23)
Right
6'1"
150 lb
BournemouthAvailable to see minutes
Juanlu is "ready for some minutes" ahead of Sunday's season opener at Manchester City, according to manager Marco Rose per The Bournenouth Echo.
Analysis: The former Sevilla defender signed with the Cherries in early August, and while he's not dealing with any injury, he's among the players that Rose identified as "needing some extra workload in recent training sessions." Juanlu figures to be an option off the bench for the Cherries in this opener Sunday, but he should be able to secure a regular starting role as the season progresses.
Signs with Bournemouth
Juanlu signed with Bournemouth after departing Sevilla, the club announced.
Analysis: Juanlu made more than 100 senior appearances for Sevilla, including six in the Champions League and a UEFA Super Cup appearance against Manchester City. He contributed three assists, 63 tackles and 12 interceptions across 32 appearances for Sevilla last season. The defender is expected to compete for the starting right back role under coach Marco Rose this season.
No longer in training camp
Juanlu (quadriceps) is no longer in Sevilla's training camp ahead of a proposed transfer to Bournemouth, according to Jose Gordillo of MARCA.
Analysis: Juanlu departed Sevilla's camp earlier this week, and the move to Bournemouth looks bound to happen in the coming days. Even if the move fails to happen, Juanlu won't be an option for Sevilla's final friendly matches before the season opener against Rayo Vallecano on Aug. 15.
Back in team training
Juanlu (quadriceps) is back in team training ahead of Sevilla's training camp in the Netherlands, having overcome his physical issues, according to the club.
Analysis: Juanlu had suffered a quadriceps tear that was expected to sideline him for two to three weeks, a setback that came with his LaLiga opener against Rayo Vallecano on Aug. 15 as the target date for a return. His return to team training ahead of schedule is an encouraging sign, though his situation continues to carry an added layer of uncertainty given ongoing transfer interest from the Serie A this summer.
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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