Valencia Club de Fútbol is grappling with a severe injury crisis ahead of their trip to the Sánchez Pizjuán to face Sevilla FC in matchday 5 of the 2026-27 La Liga season. The team arrives at the match with the medical room at breaking point and still searching for their first win of the campaign after taking just one point from a possible twelve.
Guido Rodríguez and Justin de Haas remain out of the group and are not fit to play. Rodríguez, signed for 3,420,000 euros plus 10,000 in add-ons, is a significant absence in midfield. De Haas, whose cost was 700,000 euros with a 70,000 deduction, is also unavailable. They are joined by the confirmed absences of Luis Rioja and Dimitri Foulquier, leaving the manager with very limited options for his starting eleven.
The biggest immediate question mark hangs over Mouctar Diakhaby. The central defender suffered a muscular injury during the match against Barcelona at Mestalla and is awaiting tests to confirm the extent of the issue. Diakhaby, valued at 1,450,000 euros plus 120,000 in add-ons, is a defensive pillar. His potential absence would be a massive blow for a defence that has already conceded nine goals in four matches. The club hopes to have a clear diagnosis in the coming hours to plan for the trip to Sevilla.
The sporting context could not be more difficult. Valencia Club de Fútbol sits in last place in La Liga, 20th, with just one point. Their record is zero wins, one draw and three losses, with a negative streak reflected in their LLLD recent form. The team has scored only one goal and has a -8 goal difference. In the standings, they are eleven points behind leaders Barcelona. Checking their progress in the standings shows the urgency to react.
The opponent offers no respite. Sevilla FC hosts Valencia at their stadium, the Sánchez Pizjuán, occupying sixth place in the table. They are a solid side at home and represent a test of maximum difficulty for a physically depleted Valencia side. The available squad will have to step up to try and halt the poor run. Planning for this clash, and the upcoming ones on the fixtures list, has been disrupted by the cascade of physical problems.
The injury list forces a team reshuffle. The coaching staff must find solutions with the available players, likely giving minutes to academy alternatives or changing the tactical setup. The squad's depth will be tested in one of the most delicate weeks of the early season. Updated information on the state of the squad is key for fans.
The match is scheduled for September 11th, 2026 at the Sánchez Pizjuán stadium in Sevilla.
