Almeyda’s Tactics & Recent Setback: A Deep Dive

The back to routine of Sevilla after enjoying a few days of vacation during the Christmas break has been marked by a new setback. Gabriel Suazo was injured again from soleus of his left leg. The first time was days before the derby and he missed, in addition to that match, the cup match against Extremadura and the visit to Mestalla. He was not against Oviedo or Alavés in the team’s elimination in the KO tournament and reappeared on the last matchday against Real Madrid.

The defense is the line of the team that more adjustments needed In these first months of competition for injuries and sanctionschanging the drawing and alternating protagonists. The need to give more strength to the team has led the coach to recover the formula of five men back in the last matches, although it is not what the Argentine likes the most. The youth player Very had his chance Suazo injury and its performance has been more than acceptable. The Chilean international returned from the start at the Bernabéu, and his place is available again.

It has also left a free space markcurrently sanctioned with a six-match suspension for his red card and his words to the referee at the Bernabéu. His natural relief would be Mries a friendalthough there are other variants such as Castrín or his own Azpilicueta who, like Nianzoualready works with the group.

Juanlu, Carmona, Gudelj, Azpilicueta y Very They could form Sevilla’s starting defense against Levante. Although the Serbian had a poor performance at the beginning of LaLiga, he is giving his best games playing as a free in the defense of three, just like Carmona, leaving his place on the right Juanlu. Almeyda has alternatives to outline his first eleven of the year 2026.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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