Kochorashvili (personal) missed Thursday's team training session with Sevilla's permission to attend the funeral of former Castellon teammate Jesus de Miguel, leaving his availability for Friday's La Liga clash against Alaves uncertain, according to coach Luis Plaza. "Yesterday he asked me for permission to attend his friend Jesus de Miguel's funeral. He'll be back tonight and we'll see how he's doing tomorrow after today's funeral. Above all, we are people."
Analysis:Kochorashvili was absent from Sevilla's final training session ahead of Friday's encounter after receiving permission from the club to attend the funeral of his former teammate, with whom he played at Castellon during the 2022/23 season. His absence was unrelated to the calf injury that previously sidelined him, as the Georgian midfielder had already recovered from his left soleus problem and returned to first-team contention. However, missing the final preparation session could raise questions about his involvement against Alaves, particularly given the personal circumstances surrounding his absence. There has been no indication that Kochorashvili has been officially ruled out, and his availability will likely depend on his return to the squad and the coaching staff's assessment. Lucien Agoume and Youssouf Fofana remain alternatives in central midfield if the Georgian is unavailable or not selected for Friday's encounter.
