Fernando, the leader without a substitute

Fernando plays it all for Sevilla. And everything indicates that this reality will have continuity in Nervión until a substitute appears that, for the moment, does not exist. The Brazilian is so decisive for Julen Lopetegui that played all 16 games that adds his team in what goes of campaign. Just found a breath with two substitutions. All this despite the fact that one of the objectives from the last summer was to find a setting in which the footballer was dosed with a view to the end of the season. At this stage, is the leader of Lopetegui on the pitch: He always plays, provides the defensive strength that makes the Nervionense team one of the most reliable in LaLiga and also accommodates more positions if there are emergencies.

Photo by Fernando

There are elements What does the technician handle to give Fernando breaks, but they stay low caution. Gudelj has a lesser role than last year after leaving on the grass some action that implemented the doubts. I arrive Delaney, which already convinced the coach and perhaps also the fans. But the dane is became a better companion than a substitute, leaving on the scene other arguments to occupy a place in the core. The premises of Fernando do not find parallels on another player of the campus and its sum of minutes can be a concern when the schedule accelerates.

At 34, Fernando perfectly reflects the best variables of this Seville. its firmness turns out the best ally for Koundé and Diego Carlos, his untouchable defenders. The union of the three supposes for Lopetegui a safety triangle that multiplies the reliability of your equipment. Nobody fits less in LaLiga and a large part of the cause is there. The challenge of the club is to dose its efforts, but it is almost impossible due to its importance. While, every stoppage of selections supposes a blow of fresh air for the player, who admitted that it is vital for his Recovery after periods of matches every three days. That Brazil does not remember him is the best news in Nervión.

Seville Shield / Flag

its contract expires in 2022, but there is little doubt about its renewal. Both the club and the player want this alliance to have continuity over time and its current performance is his best passport towards it. At the moment, there is Fernando for a while in Nervión. And more if a substitute is not in sight.