The headline is still that Sevilla FC are considering sacking Luis García Plaza in the next few hours, but the leaks from the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán are that the decision has in practice already been made.
Sevilla FC is “considering” dismissing Luis García Plaza after the latest loss and the team’s critical situation.
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Sevilla FC are going through one of the most demanding periods in years after a 2-1 loss to Osasuna on Sunday. The Sevillian team lost in the very last second of the game – a goal in the 90+9th minute has triggered an institutional and sporting crisis. The future of Luis García Plaza hangs in the balance, and the sacking could come in a matter of hours. Sunday’s loss followed a 2-0 loss to Levante last week.
Sevilla are now in 18th place in La Liga, one point behind Mallorca in the bottom safe place.
The pain is extra hard for Sevilla FC, who actually took the lead through a goal by Neal Maupay. However, the inability to decide the game punished a team that is now sinking deeper and deeper in the table. The situation is critical: the Andalusians are on Sunday night in a relegation place – an unthinkable situation just a few months ago.
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Sevilla FC sinks after another painful loss
The match mirrored the current problems of Sevilla FC in a brutal way. After taking the lead, the team was unable to manage the advantage and ended up relinquishing the initiative to an Osasuna that believed until the very end. Raúl García de Haro equalized in the 80th minute and exposed the defensive weaknesses of the team led by Luis García Plaza.
When everything pointed to a draw, the outcome became even more dramatic. In added time, Alejandro Catena scored the final 2-1 goal that sparked immense frustration in Sevilla FC. This type of defeat, in which the team loses crucial points in injury time, has been repeated several times this season.
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Luis García Plaza’s position has been seriously weakened after the last way of losing. Sevilla FC’s board believes that the team has not developed as expected and that the results are simply not good enough. The accumulation of poor results has led the club to consider an immediate change of coach.
The coach has tried to keep a calm tone in recent weeks, but the sporting reality has surpassed any optimistic message. Sevilla FC needs to react immediately to avoid relegation, and the sacking of Luis García Plaza seems to be the first measure on the table.
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A decision that could come at any time at the Nervión
Sources close to the club suggest that the decision is as good as made. Sevilla FC are already working on finding a replacement on the coaching bench, knowing that time is working against them. The sacking of Luis García Plaza could become official in the next few hours, unless there is an unexpected turnaround.
The environment around the club is very concerned about the situation. The fans have shown clear dissatisfaction after the loss, and the pressure on the board is increasing every day. Sevilla FC needs an immediate change of course to avoid an even more negative outcome.
Sevilla FC – forced to react
The crisis at Sevilla FC is not only sporting – it is also emotional. The team has lost confidence and is showing uncertainty in the crucial moments of matches. This fragility has been crucial in explaining the current situation in the table.
With this scenario in front of them, Sevilla FC faces a crucial decision. The potential departure of Luis García Plaza will be the first step in trying to reverse a trend that threatens to push the club down to a lower division.
The room for manoeuvre is minimal, and every single game is absolutely crucial. In this context, Sevilla FC know that they cannot wait any longer. The reaction must be immediate, and all indications are that Luis García Plaza’s time at Sevilla FC will soon be over.
