Gabriel Suazo
SEV
Captains Chile in win
Suazo featured in two of Chile's three matches during the international break, totaling 139 minutes before captaining the side in a 2-0 win over Mexico.
Analysis: Suazo closed the international window with nearly a full match against Mexico after serving a suspension against the United States following his dismissal versus Canada. The enforced rest between his two appearances helped limit his overall workload despite the long-distance travel. Suazo remains firmly established as Sevilla's starting left-back, having completed all seven La Liga matches for 630 minutes this season, and should have sufficient recovery time before Monday's clash against Levante.
Racking up tackles in full role
Suazo has started every game at left-back this season, maintaining his place in the side ahead of summer arrival Julio Diaz from Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Suazo offers a clear two-way threat with nine chances created and 21 crosses, but his main impact has come through his defensive work. He has registered 20 tackles across seven league appearances, attempting at least three per game in his last four outings while adding four interceptions and 16 clearances.
Impactful Friday
Suazo recorded six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 win versus Valencia.
Analysis: Suazo was one of Sevilla's top performers Friday, helping secure a clean sheet while delivering three accurate crosses, two key passes, one tackle won, and two aerials won. He has been one of the club's most reliable defenders to start the season, already totaling 11 tackles won and nine aerials won while contributing to one clean sheet in five appearances.
Registers most crosses
Suazo had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.
Analysis: Suazo recorded the most crosses in the game, created five chances and also contributed defensively with two interceptions. He has played the full 90 minutes in all three games this campaign.
Clears shoulder issue
Suazo (shoulder) trained fully Thursday after clearing the issue he picked up last time out and is on track to be available for Monday's clash against Real Sociedad, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Suazo had missed Wednesday's session after arriving in Sevilla with his arm in a sling following the Osasuna defeat, making his return to full training a significant relief for a club sitting in the relegation places. The Chilean left-back is a regular starter for the Nervionenses and his availability for Monday's crucial fixture is exactly the boost Sevilla needed heading into what is effectively a must-win clash in their fight to avoid the drop.
Should resume training Thursday
Suazo missed Wednesday's team training session due to the shoulder issue he suffered in the last game but is expected to rejoin the collective sessions Thursday, keeping his availability for Monday's clash against Real Sociedad on track, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Suazo had arrived in Sevilla with his arm in a sling after the apparent shoulder issue emerged following the Osasuna defeat, making the positive update a significant relief for a club sitting in the relegation places. The Chilean left-back is a regular starter for the Nervionenses and getting him back in training before the weekend gives him a real chance of featuring in Monday's must-win fixture. The club will assess his condition after Thursday's session before making a final call on his involvement.
Suffers shoulder injury
Suazo was spotted arriving in Sevilla with his arm in a sling following what appears to be a shoulder dislocation, casting serious doubt over his availability for Monday's clash against Real Sociedad, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Suazo's injury comes at the worst possible time for Sevilla, who are already in the relegation places after losing to Osasuna. The left-back is a regular starter for the Nervionenses and his potential absence would force a reshuffle in the back line, with Oso expected to step in and cover at left-back if Suazo cannot be cleared in time for Monday's crucial fixture. The club will assess the extent of the shoulder issue later during the week before making a final call on his involvement.
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