"Matias Almeyda's tenure in Seville began with consecutive defeats to Athletic Club and Getafe, results that raised doubts about the Argentine's first steps as a La Liga manager. Yet his side have found a measure of stability since, stringing together a sequence of positive results that has lifted them into mid-table and closer to the European places. After a lively 2-2 home draw with Elche, Sevilla went on to record back-to-back away wins, defeating Girona and most recently Alaves."
"Still, concerns linger at the Sanchez Pizjuan. Sevilla are yet to taste victory at home this season and have not celebrated a league success there since April. The Andalusian crowd expects a response, and Almeyda will be keen to demonstrate that his team's recent momentum can finally translate into results on their own turf. Team News Sevilla remain without Joan Jordan, while Alfon Gonzalez is a doubt after hobbling off early against Alaves."
Sevilla have extended an unbeaten run to three matches under Matias Almeyda and now face Villarreal at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Almeyda's side recovered from early defeats to record away wins over Girona and Alaves, with Alexis Sanchez scoring a decisive goal and becoming Sevilla's third-oldest La Liga scorer of the 21st century. Home form remains a concern, with no league victory at the Sanchez Pizjuan since April. Squad issues include the continued absence of Joan Jordan and a doubt over Alfon Gonzalez after an early injury, while Alexis Sanchez could start.
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