Following the 2-0 defeat to Atlhetic Bilbao at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla midfielder Sergio Ramos  spoke to DAZN about the result which left the Andalusians in 16th place after half a season. However, DAZN’s microphones picked up not just Ramos’ comments – but also those of an angry Sevillesta insulting the veteran defender. And the midfielder responded while the cameras continued to record.

” Show some respect! ” Ramos shouted in a clip that went viral almost immediately. “ We are talking here, show respect to everyone. Shut up, go away and show some respect! ”

It was the latest sign of tension around Pizjuan, where Sevilla are struggling once again. Relegation for the first time in 24 years is possible.

“ In my head I have a Sevilla that is not similar to the team of the two previous presidents ,” said the club’s new head Jose Maria del Nido Carrasco in a recent interview with Cadena SER. “ I had my own way in mind. I want to value technology, social networks, the youth academy… As soon as Sevilla improves its income, we will sign better players .

You can understand Sevilla’s change under Julen Lopetegui. The Basque coach has rehabilitated his reputation by leading Sevilla to the Champions League for three consecutive seasons, with a style based on possession and prioritizing safety, which may not always be pretty. eye-catching but definitely effective.

But Lopetegui’s cycle appeared to be over before the start of last season, yet Castro and the club chose to retain him as well as Monchi, who returned to the team after a spell with Roma in 2019. Finally, Lopetegui was fired in October, and Monchi only stayed in office until the summer.

Sevilla then accompanied Jose Luis Mendilibar and Diego Alonso on the touchline. Diego Alonso has not been able to win a single match during his time in charge. But del Nido Carrasco hopes that Quique Sanchez Flores, who was appointed on an 18-month contract, can lay the foundations for a long-term project.

A cup tournament will lift the team’s morale and create good momentum for del Nido Carrasco to start implementing his vision. Los Nervionenses are hoping to reach the quarter-finals for the fifth time in seven years, while they no longer have to chase the Europa League again. Making a deep run in the Copa del Rey could benefit this transitioning club.

No player better captures Sevilla’s hopes for the future than 20-year-old Juanlu Sanchez, the talented right-back who scored his first first-team goal against Racing Ferrol. That stunning volley in the 87th minute sealed a 2-1 win over A Malata and helped the team progress to the last 16, while underlining his growing importance to the club over time. loaned at Mirandes last season.

Juanlu, fellow defender Kike Salas and 19-year-old midfielder Manuel Sebastian are among the academy graduates who have started to get regular first-team minutes under Sanchez Flores. But Sevilla is a club that is trying to strengthen its forces from the outside. Lucien Agouame, 21, on loan from Inter Milan , could be a valuable addition to the midfield. Sporting director Victor Orta is also pushing to bring in cheap strikers this month, with reports linking the club with Chelsea’s David Datro Fofana and Bayer Leverkusen’s Sardar Azmoun.

Many players may be allowed to leave in the next two transfer windows as the squad rebuilding process is ongoing. Tottenham could make an attractive offer for midfielder Loic Bade, and Juanlu himself could go the Ramos route – Real Madrid are said to be closely following the 20-year-old and he has a release clause. 20 million euros in contract.