Sevilla, to endure Turkish hell

Sevilla is conspiring to endure the Turkish hell and claim the 2-0 first leg against Fenerbahçe, a rival that threatens the presence of those from Sampaoli in the quarterfinals of the Europa League, the competition in which the Nervionenses They want to shelter from fatigue . that’s happening and still waiting for them in the League.

The struggles the Andalusian team went through to beat Almería on Sunday at Sánchez Pizjuán, with goalkeeper Dmitrovic as the hero, were no doubt an appetizer of what awaits them at the formidable Sükrü Saracoglu in Istanbul. Jorge Jesús’ men were better in the first leg, despite finding inspiration from the Serb, also key to the 2-0 which Sampaoli himself described as a “misleading result”. Goals from Joan Jordán and Lamela were like pure gold for the whites, who were clearly going to suffer.

In addition, defensive problems remain. The positive note is the return of Fernando, who still has to serve two games of suspension in the League, but Pape Gueye and Tecatito are not registered in Europe and Marcao, Rekik and Papu Gómez are still injured. In addition, Nianzou and Joan Jordán traveled but with serious doubts, as they ended the clash against Almería, like Bono, who was evacuated by ambulance.

In the Turkish team, Jorge Jesús relies on everything his raucous fans can squeeze out and the amazing streak of his forwards, especially Enner Valencia. However, he has the loss of the Brazilian Lincoln, who suffered a torn ligament in his knee.

Possible lineups:

Fenerbahce: Altay; Serdar, Samet, Szalai; Ferdi, Arao, Crespo, Osayi; Irfan Can, King, Valencia.

Seville: Dmitrovic; Montiel, Gudelj, Badé, Acuña; Fernando, Oliver Torres; Lamela, Rakitic, Ocampos; In-Nesyri.

Referee: Michael Oliver (England).

Stadium: Sukru Saracoglu.

6:45 p.m. (Movistar Champions League)