Almeyda desperate for goals as Sevilla prepare for Elche clash
Sevilla boss Matías Almeyda addresses his side's scoring drought and welcomes back Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke from AFCON ahead of their trip to Elche.
Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda is searching for solutions to his side’s goal-scoring woes as they prepare for Sunday’s visit to Elche.
The Argentine gaffer faced the press after Saturday’s final training session, with his mind clearly focused on fixing Sevilla’s toothless attack that’s gone through a proper drought in recent fixtures.
Goal drought concerns
Almeyda didn’t mince his words about the scoring problems plaguing his side, acknowledging it’s become a significant worry at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
“We’re looking for different ways to score goals,” Almeyda admitted, in what’s become a frustrating period for Los Nervionenses supporters.
The boss highlighted the timely return of attacking duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke from AFCON duties as potential remedies to their goalscoring troubles. Both players have traveled with the squad, though Almeyda suggested they might not start immediately.
Transfer reality check
When pressed about potential January reinforcements, Almeyda gave a brutally honest assessment of Sevilla’s financial situation:
- The club must sell before they can buy
- No excuses will be made about the squad limitations
- Focus remains on improving current players
It’s a proper case of bread and butter for Sevilla at the moment - they simply don’t have the dough to splash in the transfer market without generating funds first.
League position pressure
Sevilla find themselves in a precarious position in the La Liga table, with Almeyda describing it as a “delicate moment” that requires calm heads but decisive action.
The boss maintained his trademark optimism, pointing out that three points against Elche could quickly change their fortunes, as the mid-table positions remain tightly congested.
“One match cannot define what we have in mind,” Almeyda insisted, emphasizing the long-term view rather than knee-jerk reactions to their current predicament.
Team news
The potential partnership of Adams and Isaac up front seems unlikely for the Elche clash, with Almeyda confirming both returnees need assessment after their travels.
Meanwhile, Federico Gattoni’s future remains unresolved, with the manager revealing no decision has been made yet regarding the Argentine defender’s situation at the club.