MARCAO SUFFERS A MICRO-TEAR IN HIS LEFT THIGH

Marcao has picked up a minor injury to his left thigh early on in pre-season.

The Brazilian defender has picked up a light micro-tear in his left quadriceps, with Sevilla FC Medical Services estimating him to return to training in a week's time.

As for Karim Rekik, who did not train on Sunday as a precaution, is back training with his teammates.