Espanyol Team News - Soccer

Fernando Calero - Not playing vs. Girona Calero (Achilles) is out for Saturday's game against Girona, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media Friday. "Calero is out because we want to make sure he's completely healthy once he...

Impact Calero hasn't been a regular even when available, but the center-back is now set to miss a fourth consecutive match due to a nagging Achiles problem. The defender has been limited to just two starts and three appearances in 2024/25, so he's not expected to play a big role in most fantasy formats even when available.

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Jose Gragera - Remains out Gragera (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Girona, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media Friday. "[Gragera] is out, but his situation needs to be explained properly by the m...

Impact There aren't many updates regarding Gragera's return, but Gonzalez's words suggest he's not going to be back any time soon. Alvaro Tejero is likely to see more time as the club continues in a 4-4-2 during Gragera's absence.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Option to face Girona Kumbulla (undisclosed) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Girona, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, per La Grada Online. "Marach is already with the group...

Impact Kumbulla looks to be back after going down in the club's last match, as he is expected to travel and be an option on the team sheet Saturday. He has yet to miss a start since the first match of the season and should see the start moving forward now that he is fit.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lozano - Given green light Lozano (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Girona, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, per La Grada Online. "Pol is already with the group and in principle, h...

Impact Lozano is back from his short one-match absence due to an injury, as he will be an option Saturday. He started in the club's last six matches leading up to his injury and will look to reclaim that spot Saturday, more than likely taking place.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Gives up three goals in derby Garcia registered six saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact It's hard to blame Garcia for any of the goals he conceded, as there wasn't much he could've done in any of those sequences. The promising goalkeeper will aim to bounce back when Espanyol take on Valencia on Saturday right before the international break.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Scores vs. Barca Puado scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Puado was the only Espanyol player who represented a constant threat to Barcelona's defensive line, and the striker was rewarded with a goal midway through the first half when he tapped home a cross from Carlos Romero. Espanyol have struggled to score goals at times, but Puado has been excellent in 2024/25, notching four goals across 10 starts this term.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Scores vs. Barca Puado scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Credited with assist in defeat Romero assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Romero didn't have a lot of chances to move into attacking positions, but the one time he did, he set up Javi Puado's goal with a perfect cross. Romero could have decent fantasy upside as a full-back, but he's likely to play with a more defensive stance more often than not due to Espanyol's defensive struggles, limiting his upside in most matches.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Credited with assist in defeat Romero assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Marash Kumbulla - Injured Sunday Kumbulla was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Barcelona with an injury.

Impact Kumbulla left the match in the 40th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Sergi Gomez. The extent of Kumbulla's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Valencia.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lozano - Suffers injury Lozano is set to miss time due to an injury, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "It seems that Pol Lozano has not affected the tendon, so his recovery may be faster than we expe...

Impact Lozano will be missing time due to an injury, although how long seems to be up in the air, with the club still waiting on the results of an MRI. Additionally, it is unknown what exactly he is dealing with, as the club has been quite cryptic about his status. Either way, this will force a change, with Pere Milla or Alvaro Aguado as probable replacements.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gragera - Won't face Barcelona Gragera is out for Sunday's match against Barcelona due to illness, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "Gragera doesn't get to the game. I talked to him last night after trainin...

Impact Gragera is out for the club's upcoming match, with the midfielder looking to have picked up an illness over the week. This will be a significant loss, as he did start in the three matches leading up to his injury. That said, this will force a change while he is out, with Alvaro Tejero likely to see more time as the club continues in a 4-4-2 during Gragera's absence.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Naci Unuvar - Scores in return Unuvar came off the bench and scored during Thursday's 4-0 win over San Tirso SD.

Impact Unuvar recovered from a quad injury and got back on the pitch during Thursday's Copa del Rey clash. The forward looked up to his best immediately popping up for a goal and moving well. Prior to the injury Unuvar had barely played and it's unlikely he moves into any major role moving forward.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kral - Four crosses, two accurate Kral had four crosses (two accurate) and two tackles in Friday's 2-0 loss versus Sevilla.

Impact Kral has been quiet since Espanyol's 2024-25 season began, and Friday was his first game with some semblance of noise. This season, he had not logged more than two crosses, or any accurate ones for that matter until Friday. However, he is ramping up his output in that category, increasing his game cross tally from zero to four without any decrease in the number between.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Tejero - Attempts 20 crosses, 11 corners Tejero registered two shots (zero on goal), 20 crosses (five accurate) and 11 corners in Friday's 2-0 loss versus Sevilla.

Impact In Tejero's first start start since Sept. 26, he definitely tried to make the appearance count. A total of 20 crosses and 11 corners is an unprecedented amount in both categories unlikely to be replicated. Tejero attempted 17 crosses and nine corners across his previous five appearances.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Multiple goals conceded Garcia made one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 defeat versus Sevilla.

Impact Despite conceding twice as few goals Friday compared to Espanyol's previous game, Garcia also logged twice as few saves. He will look to bounce back during Espanyol's next game, but that seems unlikely. It is scheduled for Nov. 3 at Barcelona, the league leaders currently averaging more than three goals per game.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lukébakio double gives Sevilla rare away win in 2-0 triumph over Espanyol

Dodi Lukébakio's first-half double has given Sevilla a 2-0 result against Espanyol and its first away win in nine games in La Liga

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fernando Pacheco - Makes bench Friday Pacheco (heel) is on the bench for Friday's game against Sevilla.

Impact Pacheco seems to have left his heel issues behind and will be an option off the bench. However, his fantasy upside is minimal since he's the backup of Joan Garcia.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Starting vs. Sevilla Puado (knee) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Sevilla.

Impact The return of Puado should represent a huge boost for Espanyol, and it seems his injury woes are a thing of the past. The striker has three goals this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Questionable to face Sevilla Puado (knee) is questionable for Friday's match against Sevilla, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, per Pablo Villanueva of El Desmarque. "We'll see in training: last week we we...

Impact Puado is on the brink of a return, possibly being fit enough for Friday's contest. His availability will probably come down to a fitness test, with the final decision being made right ahead of game time. He had started in every match before his injury and will likely see that same spot if fit to face Sevilla.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Naci Unuvar - Eyeing return in Cup match Unuvar (quadriceps) is eyeing a return in Copa del Rey action on Oct. 31, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, per Pablo Villanueva of El Desmarque. "Naci could reach the Cup, bu...

Impact Unuvar is nearing a return, with the forward still out due to his quadriceps issues, However, he could be back in Cup action, as he will hope to be fit for their match on Oct. 31. Even if he does return then, he shouldn't be expected to see much time, only appearing once in six appearances on the team sheet.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Records four crosses Milla had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Milla was okay Saturday, notching two shots and four crosses. He once again appeared off the bench, entering the game after halftime. He continues in a rotational role, only starting in one of his six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Lukébakio double gives Sevilla rare away win in 2-0 triumph over Espanyol