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With the tie finely balanced, Valverde has urged his players to remain alert to the dangers posed by the in-form Nigerian forward.

Iheanacho joined Sevilla in the summer of 2024 after the expiration of his contract with Leicester City but failed to make the desired impact at the Spanish club.

The 26-year-old has been in blistering form this season, scoring 29 goals and providing six assists in 33 appearances across all competitions.

As of now, Nigeria sits fourth in Group C with seven points from six matches, having secured only one win and four draws, and suffering one defeat.

Udinese’s remaining fixtures offer them a chance to bounce back, with games against Torino, Bologna, Cagliari, Monza, Juventus, and Fiorentina.

Across all competitions since his arrival, Chukwueze has managed just eight goals and four assists in 65 appearances, a return that has raised eyebrows at Milan.

Speaking during the unveiling of new head coach Joaquín Caparrós who replaced the sacked Garcia Pimienta Orta openly expressed regret over the signing.

Onyemaechi impressed with a commanding display in defence, registering three clearances, three headed clearances, two interceptions, and five ball recoveries.

While Galatasaray is reportedly willing to meet all financial and sporting conditions to retain him, the reality remains that Osimhen is highly sought.

The persistent fitness issues have raised questions about his ability to cope with the demands of Spanish football and whether Sevilla can count on him in the long term.