Sevilla keeper Palop out 10-12 days with injury

Sevilla will be without goalkeeper Andres Palop for 10 to 12 days because of a right leg muscle injury.

The Sevilla captain will miss the defending Copa del Rey champions fourth round match against Real Union on Wednesday. The Spanish goalkeeper will also miss Saturday's league match against Barcelona before possibly returning in time for a Europa League game against Karpaty Lviv on Nov. 4.

Palop has allowed 10 goals in 10 games in all competitions this season.