2023-08-28 02:21:51
27/08/2023 21:21hs.
In May, and led by Gonzalo Montiel, the Sevilla celebrated a new Europa League win, against José Mourinho’s Roma. For José Luis Mendilibar, Alejandro Gómez was the Argentine with the worst consideration: Acuña, Ocampos and Lamela were starters, while Cacheta was a piece of change in the accessories. However, That conflictive situation worsened: Papu no longer even comes out to warm up in matches.
Papu Gómez, without a place in Sevilla
Sevilla have already played four games this season: one for the European Super Cup (1-1, loss on penalties), against Manchester City, and three for La Liga, against Valencia (1-2), Alavés (3- 4) and Girona (1-2). Throughout those 450 minutes, Mendilibar has used all but three of the first-team players: new arrivals Ørjan Nyland and Dodi Lukebakio, and Papu Gomez himself. The Argentine occupies a place on the substitute bench, but he doesn’t even go out to warm up…
At the club, certain gestures from Papu before the break did not sit well. The most controversial case had been in the match against Real Sociedad, days before the World Cup. The Argentine had not been summoned and left the Sánchez-Pizjuán half an hour before the end of the match, with Sevilla down on the scoreboard and outnumbered. An attitude that clashed with the internal regime of the club, which forces its players to remain in matches until the final whistle. From there, Gómez won Monchi as an enemyo.
In the last preseason with Blanquirrojo, Papu had a place in the team: The former Cyclone had minutes against Córdoba (2-0), AD Ceuta (5-2, with a goal), Independiente del Valle (1-1), Magdeburg (3-1) and Betis (1-0). However, once the official competition began, the DT no longer took it into account. Not even as a replacement.
El Papu, in Sevilla training.
Papu Gómez had arrived at Sevilla with great expectations, coming from Atalantto. However, his performance has been irregular and he has not managed to stay in 11. Despite the club’s attempts to find him a new destination since January, his departure has not materialized. At 35, Gómez faces the dilemma of fulfilling his contract, which runs until mid-2024, or considering offers that allow you to recover your level.
Recently, the Ladies FC of Saudi Arabia He had submitted a formal offer for the Argentine, of approximately 3,000,000 euros. Furthermore, it has been rumored the interest of different franchises from Major League Soccer in the United States, from Vasco Da Gama from Brazil and even from Boca. Observing that he was indeed going to have filming in 2023/24, Gómez decided to stay at the Sánchez-Pizjuán.
With his current contract and the possibility of playing in the Champions League with Sevilla this season, Papu Gómez’s future is still up in the air. Whether seeking an opportunity abroad or fighting to regain his place in the team, the road ahead presents crucial challenges and decisions for the talented Argentine midfielder.
Together with Lamela, in obtaining the Europa League 2022/23. (REUTER)
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