The Sevilla midfielder was hit during the final day clash with Getafe, and after a thorough assessment, Senegalese medical staff determined that he would not be able to continue with the national squad. He will return to the Sevilla camp to undergo further evaluation with the club’s medical team before resuming training and competing for his team.
The situation adds another chapter to the ongoing health concerns that have affected Sevilla players in recent months. During this international break, Bryan Gil had already sustained an injury while with the Spanish national team, and now the attention turns to Pape Gueye, who returns from the Senegalese gathering with discomfort. The timing is tricky for both the player and his clubs, as club duty and international fixtures often collide, complicating recovery plans and squad rotation.
Pape Gueye, injured: what is the diagnosis, how long might he be sidelined, and which Sevilla matches could be impacted?
Gueye picked up a blow in the closing moments of La Liga against Getafe. After the medical tests conducted at the Senegal camp, the verdict was clear: he cannot take part in upcoming matches for his national team and must rejoin Sevilla for further assessment. Sevilla FC announced that the midfielder was forced to cut short his stay with Senegal due to the injury, and he would return to the club once the evaluation by the Senegalese medical team was completed.
Gueye himself communicated the situation through his social media channels, noting that the blow sustained in the latest match against Sevilla and the subsequent tests necessitated his withdrawal from the two decisive qualifiers for Senegal. He expressed his solidarity with the Lions and his wish for their success, emphasizing the importance of the team’s performances in their upcoming fixtures.
With Gueye back in Seville, the club’s medical department will now assess the extent of the issue to determine the recovery timeline and when he might be available again for José Luis Mendilibar, his coach. The aim is to balance a swift return to fitness with long-term health, ensuring he can contribute effectively for the remainder of the season.
How long will he be out and what matches could be affected for Sevilla?
While the medical staff continues to evaluate the injury, Gueye is expected to miss the upcoming Senegal national team fixtures in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying phase, including the match against Mozambique. For Sevilla, there remains a window of opportunity for recovery before the next competitive test. The team is scheduled to travel to Cádiz for a league match on Saturday, April 1, followed by a home game against Celta on April 7. The club’s plan hinges on a careful reassessment to ensure that Gueye can return without risking a relapse or compromising his form for the club’s critical fixtures later in the campaign.
As both clubs navigate the period of fixture congestion and player welfare, the priority remains clear: Gueye’s health comes first, followed by a timely return to action that allows him to contribute meaningfully to Sevilla’s push in La Liga and potential European competition battles later in the season.
Source: Goal