The case for your time
Sixth-placed Sevilla look to bounce back from a 3–1 loss at Getafe when they host an Alavés side that were hammered 6–1 by Barcelona. Both teams have injury and suspension problems, and Alavés have been unbeaten in their last five league meetings with Sevilla, so there is plenty to play for before the international break.
Back in training and likely to be central in a midfield missing the suspended Manu Bueno, with the job of setting the tempo.
If Isaac Romero misses out, Stassin could lead the line against an Alavés defence that has been leaking goals.
Alavés' creative midfielder can provide the passing and set-piece quality they need to break Sevilla's press.
A physical striker who could trouble Sevilla's defence on counter-attacks and set pieces.
Confirmed XIs usually land about an hour before kickoff.
Sevilla
Deportivo Alavés
