Sevilla striker Lucas Stassin missed the team’s final training session on Sunday morning at the Ciudad de Valencia ahead of Monday night’s league resumption against Levante, leaving head coach García Plaza facing a depleted attacking roster after a 23-day break in the domestic schedule.
Lucas Stassin Retires Early During Sunday’s Training Session
Stassin joined the squad for the initial pre-match briefing on Sunday but subsequently withdrew to work alongside the club’s rehabilitation staff, according to club reports. The Belgian forward is currently in the final phase of recovering from a muscle injury sustained against Deportivo during Sevilla’s penultimate fixture prior to the league-wide international break. While the player has steadily accelerated his physical conditioning over recent days, the coaching staff opted against rushing his return to competitive action.
García Plaza addressed the media at midday on Sunday to provide final updates on squad fitness, confirming that Stassin’s premature departure from the pitch points toward him sitting out Monday’s fixture. The manager emphasized that the club will not take unnecessary risks with the forward’s recovery timeline as Sevilla prepares to restart its campaign.
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Defensive Absences and Squad Recoveries Shape Matchday Selection
Alongside Stassin, defenders Marcao and Iker Muñoz also missed Sunday’s full training session. Both players remain listed on the club’s medical report and will be unavailable for selection against Levante. Despite those defensive concerns, García Plaza welcomed back Kike Salas, who has fully recovered from the physical discomfort that sidelined him against Barcelona prior to the break.
Midfielder Rubén Vargas also completed Sunday’s session with the main group. The coaching staff intends to integrate Vargas back into competitive match rhythm gradually. The Sevilla squad is scheduled to travel to Valencia on Sunday afternoon following the announcement of the official matchday squad list, where the team will remain in concentration ahead of Monday night’s kickoff.
Match Schedule and League Resumption Context
Monday’s encounter at the Ciudad de Valencia marks Sevilla’s return to competitive league action after a 23-day hiatus. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday evening, with the traveling side aiming to secure points on the road despite missing key personnel in the attacking third. García Plaza and his players enter the fixture seeking a strong restart to the domestic campaign as the league schedule resumes.
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