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Valencia vs Sevilla La Liga – Injury News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

Abhinav Goel

The reverse fixture between these two sides earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

Valencia will look to secure a third consecutive La Liga win as they host Sevilla at the Mestalla on Friday night. Currently sitting 14th in the table, Valencia head into the clash with confidence after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. Valencia clinched a dramatic late victory, with Hugo Duro nodding in a Rafa Mir cross in the dying moments to seal a memorable win at the Bernabéu.

Meanwhile, 12th-placed Sevilla will be hoping to bounce back following a 2-1 home defeat to Atletico Madrid in their previous outing. The reverse fixture between these two sides earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. With the season entering its final stretch, both sides will be eager to pick up valuable points and climb further up the standings.

Valencia Injury News

Valencia have a near fully fit squad to choose from. They home team will be boosted by the return of three key players from suspension for Friday’s clash, with Luis Rioja, Jose Gaya, and Dimitri Foulquier all back in contention for selection. Gaya and Foulquier are expected to slot straight back into the starting XI in the wing-back roles. However, they’ll still be without Cristian Rivero and Thierry Correia, who remain sidelined with injuries.

Valencia Probable Starting Lineup:

Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Mosquera, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Gaya; D Lopez, Guerra, Barrenechea, Almeida; Duro

Sevilla Injury News

Sevilla continue to struggle with injury concerns ahead of their trip to Valencia. Attacker Ruben Vargas is a major doubt after being forced off early in the loss to Atletico Madrid. Akor Adams and Tanguy Nianzou are also likely to miss out due to muscle issues. Nemanja Gudelj could be drafted into the team to solidify the defense. Chidera Ejuke and Isaac Romero should replace Vargas and Adams respectively. 

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Sevilla Probable Starting Lineup:

Nyland; Pedrosa, Salas, Badé, Carmona; Sow, Agoumé, Lokonga; Ejuke, Romero, Lukebakio

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