Sevilla forward Lucas Stassin is pushing to be fit for Monday's La Liga match against Levante. The Belgian suffered a myofascial injury in his right thigh adductor during the win over Deportivo and missed the subsequent fixture against Barcelona.
Stassin has used the international break to focus on his recovery. "His intention is to be in the squad for next Monday's match against Levante," the player said. He attended a talk by manager Luis García Plaza on Wednesday before completing an individual training session away from the main group.
The club is handling his case carefully to avoid a setback. "The club does not rule out the forward being available for Monday, but we are maintaining caution regarding the state of his injury," stated García Plaza. The break has allowed Stassin to work without the pressure of immediate matches, and there is still time for him to join team training.
Stassin's potential absence affects the visitors' attack. García Plaza's side, sitting fifth, face a Levante team in 17th place with five points from six games. The Granotes are looking to react at home after two consecutive defeats, including a 3-1 loss at Villarreal.
As Stassin recovers, other players have returned. Odysseas Vlachodimos, Arouna Sangante and Giorgi Kochorashvili have already rejoined the group. Robbie Ure and Gabriel Suazo are expected back on Thursday. Ure, the only Sevilla forward yet to score for club or country, arrived with limited minutes after his Scotland debut.
Isaac Romero, who scored in the Antonio Puerta Trophy, remains a regular option from the bench. García Plaza aims to keep all his players involved, including academy prospects, for the demanding period ahead. Monday's game is matchday eight in La Liga. Levante's last win was a 5-2 thrashing of Betis in late August, and their top scorer this season is Brugui with three goals. To follow the squad's progress, visit the squad section.
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