Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez suffered an injury to the biceps femoris in his right thigh, sidelining him for several weeks. Sevilla FC confirmed the player's absence from training after the defeat to Real Sociedad. This absence represents a significant blow to the Andalusian team.
Following the 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad last Friday, Sevilla FC returned to training on Sunday, but without Alexis Sánchez. The Chilean left the match with discomfort in the 52nd minute, where he had a lackluster performance. The club issued an official statement detailing the injury to the biceps femoris in the Tocopillano's right thigh, leaving him pending evolution.
“The Sevilla FC returned to training this Sunday in a session where the starters from the match against Real Sociedad did specific recovery work, although with the absence of Alexis Sánchez,” the medical report stated. “The Chilean suffers a biceps femoris injury in his right thigh and is pending evolution,” they specified.
Sánchez, one of the flagships of the team led by Matías Almeyda, has two goals and one assist in 391 minutes played across seven matches. His absence is a hard blow to Sevilla, which has suffered recent setbacks against Mallorca and Real Sociedad.
Recovery time varies by sources: the outlet Estadio Deportivo reports at least three or four weeks sidelined, while El Desmarque estimates between five and seven weeks, depending on severity. The coach will detail the extent in Monday's press conference.
Sevilla faces immediate challenges, with the match on Tuesday, October 28, against Toledo in the Copa del Rey, followed by the clash against Atlético de Madrid on Saturday, November 1. Against the Colchoneros, the team will have at least four key absences: in addition to Sánchez, César Azpilicueta, Batista Mendy, and Lucien Agoumé are out, and Tanguy Nianzou is in the final phase of recovery, with no confirmed presence.