Sevilla Wait on Adams and Ejuke Ahead of Elche Clash

Sevilla could be without Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke for Friday’s La Liga match against Elche.

Adams missed Sevilla’s 2–0 win over Girona, and despite progress in training, he looks set to sit out the Elche game as the club prioritises his full recovery. Ejuke is also sidelined with a myofascial injury to his long right adductor, sustained during the Girona match, and is not expected to return for at least a couple of upcoming fixtures.

Sevilla will also be without midfield anchor Joan Jordán, while several international players are still on national team duty. The club may call upon recent signings such as César Azpilicueta, Batista Mendy, Fábio Cardoso, and Alexis Sánchez to fill the gaps in attack.

Editorial

We feel the frustration of Sevilla’s predicament keenly. To lose two attacking options, especially ones with the pace and flair of Adams and Ejuke, is not merely inconvenient—it reshapes tactical planning in a way that can unsettle even the most stable squads.

We see a team forced into adaptability, needing replacements not just for numbers but for energy, creativity, and risk elements that make the difference in tight league contests. The absence of these dynamic forwards places an extra burden on the squad’s depth and on the mental resilience of those stepping in.

We recognise that injuries are part of football’s rhythm unexpected disruptions that demand strategy, patience, and sometimes entirely new formations. Sevilla’s willingness to protect Adams’ recovery suggests prudence, but it also emphasises the tight rope clubs walk between protecting long-term fitness and pressing for immediate results.

We are persuaded that this moment tests the character of every player called upon. Whether a squad member steps up, or the whole structure falters, will speak volumes about Sevilla’s depth and resilience. The response to this challenge could define their season either by revealing strength in adversity or by exposing vulnerability when key personnel are missing.

We hold firm to the view that adversity reveals not just who we are, but who we can become. How Sevilla navigates this injury crisis will show if their build is robust—or if cracks begin to show under pressure.

Did You Know?

1. Akor Adams is a young Nigerian forward who has shown flashes of promising movement off the ball and finishing ability, but has yet to establish himself as a regular starter at Sevilla.
2. Chidera Ejuke previously played for Dutch club SC Heerenveen, where his pace and dribbling drew interest from multiple European sides before his move to Spain.
3. Sevilla’s 2–0 win over Girona was one of their more controlled performances this season, but it came with a cost as both Adams and Ejuke picked up knocks that now put their availability in doubt.
4. Alexis Sánchez recently joined Sevilla and could play a key role in filling the attacking void left by the Nigerian duo while they recover.
5. Myofascial injuries, such as the one suffered by Ejuke, often require careful rehabilitation focused on mobility and muscle release, making them difficult to rush back from without risk of re-injury.