Almeyda Backs His Staff and Players Ahead of Getafe Trip — But He Won't Be on the Touchline
Matías Almeyda faces his first match suspension as Sevilla travel to Getafe. The Argentine boss spoke openly about trust, tactics, and the club's bigger picture.
Matías Almeyda held his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Sevilla’s trip to Getafe on Sunday afternoon — and with a one-game ban looming, there was plenty to talk about beyond just the football.
Serving His Time From the Sofa
Almeyda confirmed he’ll be watching the Coliseum clash from home, keeping tabs via what sounds like a frankly enviable multi-screen setup. He’s not planning on rocking up to the stands either — too much noise, too much distraction. The plan is to stay calm, stay connected, and feed information through to his coaching staff during the break.
It’s a strange situation for any manager, but Almeyda seems pretty relaxed about it all, all things considered.
Full Trust in Javi Martínez
With Almeyda absent from the dugout, assistant Javi Martínez will be taking charge on the touchline — and the boss couldn’t be more supportive. He’s been clear that this isn’t just a case of someone filling in; he genuinely rates the bloke.
- Almeyda says he’s been impressed by Javi’s work ethic and capacity since getting to know him this year
- The two will stay in constant communication throughout the match
- Almeyda will have his say at half-time, even if it’s from a distance
As he put it, “Confío en Javi, en la gente que está ahí y en los jugadores plenamente” — full trust, no caveats.
Getafe: A Proper Grind Incoming
Almeyda was refreshingly honest about what awaits on Sunday. Getafe under José Bordalás — well, whoever’s in charge now — are never a pretty watch, but they’re organised, physical, and they absolutely leave it all on the pitch.
- Strong in the air, compact defensively, and not exactly generous with space
- Almeyda respects their approach and isn’t trying to dress it up as something it isn’t
- Sevilla are planning accordingly, looking to be clinical and smart rather than trying to batter their way through
It’s the kind of away day that sorts the men from the boys, frankly.
Januzaj Back in the Picture
Adil Januzaj has been named in the travelling squad, which is a decent little boost. He’s been out for a while and Almeyda isn’t rushing him into a starting role, but the fact he’s on the plane is progress.
Bookings Watch Ahead of the Derby
With the Seville derby not far off on the horizon, there are a couple of players walking the disciplinary tightrope. Almeyda acknowledged the situation but didn’t want to get drawn into it — sensible, that.
The Bigger Picture
Almeyda got a bit emotional when talking about the squad’s reaction to his ban. He says the messages he’s received from players have genuinely moved him, and you could tell this one means a lot.
He’s been banging the drum about Sevilla’s global stature — and he’s not wrong. This is a club that turns heads worldwide. The mission, as far as he’s concerned, is to get them back where they belong.
With every game treated like a final since day one, you can’t fault the mentality. Whether it’s enough against a dogged Getafe side remains to be seen.