Munir Elhaddadi he continues to enjoy his vacations with his inseparable companion Nemanja Gudelj, with whom he has built a good friendship during the three seasons they have shared a dressing room. And that they did not even arrive together in the summer 2019when Monchi He gave the Andalusian squad a complete turn. The international with Morocco landed in Nervión six months beforefrom the hand of Joaquin Caparroswho was sporting director at the time and ended that season training Munir himself, whom he managed to fit into his plans as a left winger, scoring up to seven goals in those months. Number 11 has left one more year of contract and it is, together with Jesus Navas, who has been in the Sevilla dressing room the longest. Together with the captain, he is the only one who has not arrived from Monchi’s hand. His time seems exhausted in Nervión, although only he can decide his future.
Because the position of Julen Lopeteguiwho has never come fully to trust the qualities of Munir. He is considered by a player who does not have a defined space in his scheme. Neither is he a striker for his drawing, nor does he adapt to what he needs on the wing. Munir is a goal hunter and he has always preferred to play in the shadow of a first striker, taking advantage of the spaces that are created between defenders and midfielders. Rarely has Lopetegui played like this. Also, tends to unplug in the Sports City when he sees that he does not have opportunities. And this has been happening to him for the three years with the Basque, becoming more acute with the passing of the seasons. Every year that passes has gone down of minutes and goals. 10 in 19-20, very toned after confinement; 5 in 20-21; and only three in 21-22, with special flavor the one scored in the derby.
It is indisputable that it is an attacker with ease to see the door. His coach knows this and has even sometimes asked him to make an extra effort, such as play against West Ham as third midfielder. Munir has always responded on the grass when he has been needed, despite the fact that the lack of continuity has even caused him to drop his arms in daily work, situation that does not allow Lopetegui. He wants to be master of his destiny and will only agree to go out this summer to a project that really excites you. There are clubs that ask about his possible signing, knowing that Sevilla will not have excessive difficulties to let him go. Is he penultimate survivor of a Seville which has changed a lot since 2019 and will do so again this summer. Without Munir? Only the striker has the answer.
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