Sevilla Midfielder Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Season - Report

Written by Patrick Echatah

Sevilla midfielder Fernando is out for the rest of the season.

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Given how crucial the Brazilian defensive midfielder is to the Andalusian team, the news is a major setback.

According to Marca, Fernando had an injury last month but chose cautious treatment to guarantee he would be fit for the vital final stretch of the season.

However, his ankle swelled up after every training session he took part in, and he eventually gave up. He’ll have surgery the next day.

Fernando is one of the most significant players at the Sanchez-Pizjuan, capable of commanding the midfield as well as dropping between Jules Kounde and Diego Carlos in the center of the defense.

His absence, though, comes at a time when Sevilla is beset by injuries and out of form. They are now second in La Liga, but if they lose to Barcelona this weekend, they may be overtaken.

They’re out of the Champions League, the Europa League and the Copa del Rey, the latter exit by the hand of city rivals Real Betis.

Meanwhile…

As the club deals with the news that their key central midfielder Fernando Reges will be ruled out for the rest of the season, Los Nervionenses did at least receive some good news today.

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has signed a new contract with the club, according to Estadio Deportivo. The Moroccan did have two years remaining on his previous deal, but with the likes of Manchester United and Barcelona sniffing around, Sevilla chose to renew his contract to stave off any interest. The Seville-based paper say it wasn’t publicly announced for strategic reasons.

Bounou has been in brilliant form for Sevilla this season, conceding just 13 goals in the 23 matches he has played. He has missed six games through injury issues but has been a key part of La Liga’s best defence. Sevilla have let in 19 goals in their 29 matches, six fewer than closest rivals Real Madrid.

(footballespana)

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