Sevilla's new signing Hiroshi Kiyotake is off to a rocky start with the three-time reigning Europa League champion as the midfielder was ruled out for three to four weeks with a right groin injury on Tuesday.

The Japan international joined Sevilla on a four-year contract from Hannover, and is trying to win a place in the first team. Sevilla's season begins on Aug. 10 with the UEFA Super Cup against La Liga rivals Real Madrid.