Sevilla preseason 2026-27 begins with first medicals at José Ramón Cisneros Palacios
Sevilla preseason 2026-27 began at the club’s training complex as new signings, returning loanees and academy prospects completed initial medical checks ahead of Monday’s first on-pitch session. Luis García Plaza will take charge of the full squad this week as the club ramps up training toward the July 11 friendly against Juventud de Torremolinos.
First medical checks open Sevilla’s 2026–27 preparations
The Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios hosted the opening medical appointments for the Sevilla squad on Saturday morning. Players underwent cardiovascular stress tests, blood work and routine fitness assessments as staff recorded baseline data for the months ahead.
Jon Guridi, Juan Iglesias and Arouna Sangante were among the new arrivals seen by the club’s medical team, sharing the centre with returning loanees and several academy graduates. Staff emphasised that these medicals will feed into individualized training plans once on-field work begins in earnest.
García Plaza to implement double sessions from day one
Luis García Plaza is scheduled to lead the first full training sessions on Monday, marking the start of his first complete season in charge at Nervión. The coach plans to introduce a demanding schedule with morning and afternoon sessions intended to accelerate physical preparation.
These double sessions are designed to build match fitness while allowing the technical staff to evaluate tactical fits across different player combinations. The coaching team will also use the early sessions to integrate new signings with the squad and assess depth ahead of competitive fixtures.
New signings mix with returning loanees and senior players
Saturday’s medical day brought a blend of fresh faces and familiar ones back into the Sevilla environment. New signings joined Jon Guridi, Juan Iglesias and Arouna Sangante in undergoing checks, while Juanlu Sánchez, Isaac Romero and Alfon González—back from loan at Villarreal—also completed their evaluations.
The integration of permanent transfers and returning loanees offers García Plaza immediate options in midfield, defence and attack. Club sources indicated that the coaching staff will prioritise establishing clear roles for the newcomers during the opening training block.
World Cup participants and extended leaves create temporary absences
Sevilla’s staff must manage early absences as a number of players have been granted extra time away from the squad. Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas, who were involved in their national team’s World Cup campaign with Switzerland, are scheduled to join the group later following extended commitments.
Forwards and goalkeepers who received additional leave, including Akor Adams and Odysseas Vlachodimos, are likewise expected to return in staggered fashion. The club has planned the preseason program to accommodate these delayed arrivals without disrupting progression for the available players.
Cantera prospects given prominent role in early sessions
To compensate for absences and evaluate rising talent, García Plaza has brought a sizable group of academy players into the preseason mix. Nine youth players have been included in the initial call-up, featuring goalkeepers Rafa Romero, Loren Luchino and Sergio Recio, and defenders and midfielders such as Iker Muñoz, Edu Altozano and Nico Guillén.
The decision to promote multiple cantera graduates reflects the club’s strategy to explore internal options while building squad depth. Staff members cautioned that these opportunities are both a developmental pathway and a practical response to the temporary shortage of senior personnel.
Supporting squad depth with additional first-team integrations
Beyond the nine youngsters, several players already familiar to the first-team environment will continue in preseason work to maintain tactical continuity. Alberto Flores, Castrín, Oso, Manu Bueno and Miguel Sierra will remain with the senior group as the coaching staff monitors their readiness.
This blend of homegrown talent and first-team fringe players allows Sevilla to sustain competitive training standards while major contributors rejoin. The club has framed this approach as a deliberate measure to ensure the wider squad is capable of stepping in if required.
Countdown to July 11 friendly at Torremolinos
Sevilla’s preparations are being calibrated with a clear calendar target: a preseason friendly at Juventud de Torremolinos on July 11. That fixture will provide the first practical assessment of fitness levels, tactical structures and combinations under García Plaza’s methods.
Coaches will use the friendly to rotate personnel, test pressing triggers and evaluate defensive cohesion ahead of more demanding exhibition matches. The match also offers a controlled environment to assess new signings and give minutes to returning loanees as they regain match rhythm.
Medical findings to shape individualized preseason plans
The results from Saturday’s tests will inform tailored conditioning programs for each player as the group transitions to on-pitch training. Sports science staff are compiling the screening results to manage workload, reduce injury risk and monitor recovery across the hectic summer schedule.
Individual plans will include differentiated running loads, strength work and recovery protocols matched to each player’s recent activity and medical history. The club’s emphasis on data-driven conditioning aims to fast-track players safely toward competitive readiness.
Technical review and early tactical priorities for García Plaza
Tactical work in the opening days will focus on establishing principles consistent with García Plaza’s philosophy, while allowing flexibility for personnel preferences. The coaching staff intends to work on defensive organisation, ball circulation and transitional patterns as the foundation for preseason drills.
With new midfield and defensive signings arriving, training will include specific sessions to develop understanding between backline partners and midfield connectors. The early emphasis on structure is designed to accelerate cohesion so the team can add intensity and situational training in subsequent weeks.
Expectations for squad rotation and minutes distribution
Sevilla’s preseason plan anticipates heavy rotation across the early friendlies to evaluate a broad set of players. García Plaza is expected to distribute minutes from the first match onward to understand players’ responses to game tempo and to allocate roles ahead of the competitive window.
This rotation policy will allow the coaching staff to observe different tactical configurations and to determine which combinations yield the best balance between defensive security and attacking fluidity. It also gives younger players a chance to stake a case for inclusion during the season.
Club messaging and supporter engagement during preseason
The club has framed the opening of preseason as an invitation for supporters to monitor progress as the squad rebuilds under new leadership. Through planned public sessions and controlled media access, Sevilla will share updates on training developments and player availability.
Fan engagement around early friendlies and open training days is expected to increase interest, particularly as new signings begin to wear the club colours. The communications plan aims to manage expectations transparently while highlighting the positive steps taken in the initial preparation phase.
Sevilla’s preseason 2026–27 is now underway with medicals complete and on-field work imminent, setting the stage for a summer of integration, evaluation and conditioning as Luis García Plaza prepares his squad for the new campaign.
