Luis García Plaza insists Sevilla does not feel inferior to anyone outside La Liga’s elite ahead of their Monday night fixture against Osasuna at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, where the manager also wore his sweatshirt inside out to support an international butterfly skin disease awareness campaign.
Sevilla returns to Nervión for the first time in over a month, sitting on a run of three league matches without a victory. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, García Plaza brushed off concerns regarding the club’s recent form and pointed to the grueling nature of the Spanish top flight.
Returning to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
The manager expressed clear enthusiasm about playing in front of the home supporters on Monday night, noting that every three points in the division require an immense effort. Sevilla enters the match looking to convert competitive performances into tangible results after dropping points in closing moments during recent outings. The squad is eager to reestablish a strong connection with the home crowd after more than a month away from their home ground.
García Plaza acknowledged that playing on Mondays stretches the weekly routine, but emphasized that the group remains fully focused on securing a victory that would lift them to 17 points—a milestone he described as brilliant at this stage of the campaign.
García Plaza Manages Rotation and Right Flank Options
Sevilla enters the fixture with a fully available squad, though the manager confirmed that several players are not yet fit to complete a full 90 minutes. With a demanding stretch of four matches in twelve days ahead, rotation will be essential. On the right flank, García Plaza stated that he could deploy Rubén, Chidi Ejuke, Alfon, or Félix, noting that Rubén was previously limited to 45 minutes of action due to his physical recovery.
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The fixture also brings a personal sub-plot regarding Osasuna manager Jagoba Arrasate. Despite holding a difficult historical record against his counterpart, García Plaza downplayed the statistics, praising Arrasate’s physical, high-intensity style and his strong fit in Pamplona.
Reflecting on Past Pain and Future Focus
Addressing the painful defeat suffered at El Sadar—where Sevilla conceded a decisive goal in the 98th minute—García Plaza admitted that the squad learned a harsh lesson about perseverance. He stressed that the team must fight until the final whistle, drawing on the resilience forged through difficult moments.
The manager also touched on broader sporting matters, including a recent visit by club president José María del Nido Carrasco to the CTA. Choosing to put past officiating controversies behind him, García Plaza affirmed that he has turned the page and remains completely aligned with club policy as preparations turn toward Monday’s opponent.
García Plaza Supports Leo and Hopes Castrín Renews
García Plaza explained that his inside-out sweatshirt was a tribute to Leo, a young talisman for the club who visited the team on International Butterfly Skin Disease Day. He noted that the boy brings good luck and that the squad wanted to support everyone suffering from the condition because they struggle with seams. Regarding squad management, the manager added that he hopes Castrín renews his contract, noting that the player has consolidated his position in the team and in the Primera División under his guidance.
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