Kike Salas is gaining strength against the competition

Sevilla have struggled defensively in the first three matches of the season, preventing them from earning more points than they had going into the first international break. Faced with registration issues, injuries, and a lack of signings in this area, Matías Almeyda has fielded a very young defense in the first three matches of LaLiga. Juanlu, Kike Salas, Castrín, and Carmona started in the first two matches, while against Girona on Matchday 3, Suazo , already registered, played at left back, moving Carmona back to right back. Since the close of the transfer window, Fabio Cardoso and César Azpilicueta have joined the team, competing for a starting spot in central defense, a position in which Kike Salas has, at least statistically, been one of the most outstanding.

And the Morón native is the player in the competition with the most clearances so far . The Sevilla player has completed 29 , even beating Celta and Betis players who have played one more game before the break. Igor Zubeldia, Real Sociedad player, is next with 27 clearances.

Kike Salas' average is almost 10 clearances per game , something remarkable, but which also shows the ease with which rival players reach the Sevilla area, since Sevilla is one of the clubs that has conceded the most goals (5), only Girona (10), Levante (7) and Mallorca (6) having received more.

After the international break and ahead of the match against Elche on Matchday 4 (Friday 12th at 9 PM), Kike Salas will face increased competition from Fabio Cardoso, César Azpilicueta, and the now-fit Ramón Martínez. Tanguy Nianzou, a player Antonio Cordón has admitted he has high hopes for, is also expected to be available soon.