Rubén Vargas, Nianzou and Marcao, the three men awaiting their return to Sevilla FC

This Sunday 28 the return to work of first model Sevillista after a week off coinciding with the Christmas holidays. Those of AlmeidaAfter taking advantage of these days of rest, they will begin to prepare for their return to competition, … focused on the first championship match of 2026 at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, against the Raise youSunday January 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Of course, several players decided to bring forward this return and already this Saturday they practiced alone in the facilities of the Cisneros Palacios sports city. two of them, Rubén Vargas and Tanguy Nianzoufinished the year of competition without being able to participate due to various injuries, which is why the Swiss winger and the French central defender are looking to advance as much as possible in their preparation to put themselves under Almeyda’s orders.

With them he also trained this Saturday Marcaosent off during the last duel of the year at the Santiago Bernabéu and who will not be able to be present at the start of 2026 precisely because of the sanction. The Brazilian defender received 6 matches: one for double yellow card, four for “insults, verbal insults and insulting attitudes towards the main referee” and another for “conduct contrary to good sporting order”.

Even though Sevilla appealed, Almeyda will have to rebuild his defense again. Kike Salas He is presented as the main alternative in defense to replace the Brazilian, so the young player will have several games ahead of him to convince the coach that he has his place in this team.