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Luis García Plaza Starts His Journey at Sevilla, Focused on Carlos Tartiere Debut

11 de julio de 2026Pablo Navarro1 min

Luis García Plaza has officially begun his tenure at Sevilla, facing the daunting task of revitalizing the team over the remaining nine league matches. His primary goal is to steer the club away from the relegation zone, where they currently hold a narrow three-point lead. The Madrid-born coach is already fully immersed in his work, with his eyes set on his debut next week at the Carlos Tartiere stadium against Oviedo.

This Wednesday marked García Plaza's first training session with the squad. After initial introductions in the changing room, the coach led his players onto the pitch. In just over ten days, he aims to implement his distinct style and rectify the persistent issues that have plagued the Andalusian team for much of the season. These ongoing problems ultimately led to the dismissal of his predecessor, Matías Almeyda, following their recent league defeat to Valencia.

García Plaza brings a wealth of experience in managing teams in similar relegation-threatened situations. His objective is to instill the much-needed solidity and balance, both offensively and defensively, that Sevilla has been lacking. The upcoming schedule presents a significant challenge, featuring five away matches, including two critical encounters against direct rivals Oviedo and Levante, alongside four home games. Despite the demanding calendar, the new coach arrives with immense enthusiasm to achieve this immediate objective before turning his attention to the 2026-27 season, for which he has also committed.

Official Presentation Held This Wednesday

García Plaza offered his initial thoughts on joining Sevilla yesterday upon leaving the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán and through the club's official channels. Today, he will have the opportunity to elaborate on his aspirations and plans for his time at the Nervion club during his official press conference, scheduled for 13:30 at the stadium.