Sevilla FC has decided that some of its starting players will not participate in the next edition of the Copa del Rey. In coach Luis García Plaza's official call, Gabriel Suazo, Lucien Agoumé, Kike Salas and Lucas Stassin were excluded, who will be on the bench for the weekend league match against Getafe.
The Copa del Rey match will be held on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. at the Val de Alcalá de Henares stadium, where Sevilla will face Sporting de Hortaleza. For the clash, the coach has formed a group of 24 players that includes both veterans and young players from the quarry. Among those called up are defender Iker Muñoz, who has returned to the court after an injury, playmaker Manuel Ángel, forward Ibra Sow and midfielder Nico Guillén. Goalkeeper Rafa Romero, a regular on the lists, joins as the third goalkeeper.
The rest of the traveling squad includes players like Vlachodimos, Fran González, Juan Iglesias, Julio Díaz, Castrín, Carmona, Cardoso, Sangante, Alfon, Kochorashvili, Peque, Vargas, Manu Bueno, Guridi, Félix Correia, Ejuke, Fofana, Isaac, Robbie Ure and others. Two players, Miguel Sierra and Marcao, remain out due to injury and will not be part of the delegation.
With this decision, Sevilla seeks to manage the physical load of its squad, giving the starters rest and allowing less experienced players to gain minutes in competition. The strategy aligns with the club's planning for the season, where the Copa del Rey represents an opportunity to rotate the team without compromising competitiveness in the league. The result of the match against Sporting de Hortaleza will be crucial in determining whether Sevilla can advance in the competition and, at the same time, keep their players fit for the challenges ahead in the League round.