Alfon returns to training as Marcao suffers foot fracture setback

Sevilla’s treatment room continues its revolving door policy with one player returning just as another heads for the physio’s table ahead of Saturday’s crucial home fixture against Athletic Club.

Mixed injury news for Almeyda

The Nervionenses have welcomed Alfon González back to partial training as the final stage of his recovery begins. The winger from La Mancha has been sidelined since early January with a soleus injury in his left leg. His last appearance came against Real Madrid in that forgettable match that closed out 2025.

However, just as one door opens, another slams shut. Brazilian defender Marcao has been diagnosed with a scaphoid fracture in his left foot, with no timeline given for his return. It’s another blow for the centre-back who still has three matches of suspension to serve following his red card against Real Madrid.

Six players missing for Athletic clash

The injury list at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is starting to look longer than the River Thames, with six players currently unavailable for selection:

• César Azpilicueta
• Marcao
• Tanguy Nianzou
• Adnan Januzaj
• Rubén Vargas
• Alexis Sánchez

All six missed Friday’s training session – the final preparation before Saturday’s home fixture against the Basque visitors.

Almeyda to name squad after press conference

Manager Matías Almeyda is set to face the press this Friday afternoon ahead of the matchday 21 fixture in La Liga EA Sports. The Argentine gaffer will announce his squad list following the press conference, with the team then entering their pre-match concentration.

Sevilla host Athletic Club at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán with kickoff scheduled for 18:30 local time on Saturday. With the injury troubles continuing to mount, Almeyda will need to pull a rabbit out of the hat to secure three points against the in-form Bilbao outfit.