The star signing of Sevilla is crashing

The elimination of Sevilla in the Copa del Rey against Almería, the leader of the Segunda División, has left many players under scrutiny, and one of the names that has received the most criticism is Saúl Ñíguez. The midfielder, who arrived this summer with the expectation of being a key player in the team led by Francisco Javier García Pimienta, is not meeting the high expectations.

In the match at the Mediterráneo stadium, Saúl had a performance that raised many questions. He lost possession 14 times, had no shots on goal or interceptions in the 89 minutes he played. These statistics have alarmed the Sevilla fans, who expected more from the player after a first half of the season marked by difficulties.

Hasn't had the expected impact due to several factors

Since his arrival at Nervión, Saúl has faced a series of setbacks. A suspension delayed his league debut, and shortly after, he was red-carded, resulting in two additional games missed. Later, a serious muscle injury kept him off the field for two months. Physical issues and an unfortunate performance against Almería have raised doubts about his ability to lead the team.

According to AS, Saúl himself, aware of the criticisms, acknowledged the need to take responsibility and work as a team to move forward. However, his start in Sevilla is not meeting expectations, and time is pressing for him to prove his worth in a team that requires leadership and immediate results.

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