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Undergoes successful surgery Sivera (hand) sustained an injury on Sunday during the match against Valencia, requiring him to be substituted in the 54th minute. He underwent successful osteosynthesis surgery on...

Impact Sivera will be sidelined for one and a half to two months due to a hand injury, a significant loss for the club. He has featured in every match this season, recording 49 saves, 20 clearances, and three clean sheets in 18 LaLiga appearances. Jesus Owono is expected to replace him in goal during his recovery.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trial by fire Jesus Owono recorded no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Owono was certainly given a tough assignment against Valencia. He was subbed in for the injured Antonio Sivera due to the starting keeper fracturing his hand, and was faced with several tough shots. The 23 year old did not record a save, but the goals he conceded were a penalty and a close-range shot. He did manage to complete six of his ten long ball passes. Owono will likely serve as Deportivo Alvaes' starting keeper until Sivera can return, and his first real test will come when the team hosts Girona on January 11.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wins crucial penalty Diarra had one tackle (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Diarra played a crucial role in helping Deportivo Alvaes steal a point from Valencia. Not only did he put in a solid defensive shift, making two interceptions and winning eight of his 13 duels, but he was the player who won a penalty that Joan Jordan slotted home in the 88th minute. Though he does not have a goal or assist yet in the season, it is clear that when Alvaes needs a goal, Diarra is likely to push into the opposition's box. Hopefully, he can not only be the supplier, but the beneficiary of late heroics when Girona visit on January 11.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Provides late heroics Jordan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Jordan was the supplier of late drama against Valencia on Sunday. In 90 minutes played, he scored one goal from his only shot, an 88th minute equalizer from the penalty spot. He also created one chance, made four passes into the final third, and took four corner kicks. The goal was Jordan's second of the season, and he will look to provide a steady presence in midfield once again when Deportivo Alvaes hosts Girona on January 11.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of chance Carlos Martin scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Valencia. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Martin was only able to muster one shot on target against Valencia, but he made it count. In 81 minutes played, the left midfielder scored one goal, created one chance, and had two touches in the opposition's box. He also failed to complete his only dribble of the match. It was an up-and-down performance for Martin, but he will be happy with scoring his second goal of the La Liga season. Deportivo Alvaes would gladly take another performance like the one on Sunday when they face off against Girona on January 11.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub vs. Valencia Benavidez (groin) was an unused substitute in Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Benavidez was deemed healthy enough to be available off the bench, but the midfielder didn't see time. He's not expected to be a regular in fantasy now that he's back available, though, as he's made just four starts all season long while going a full 90 just once.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eligible once again Tenaglia completed his one-game suspension and is available to face Girona on Jan. 11.

Impact Tenaglia has established himself as a regular for Alaves either at right-back or center-back, and he's started in each of his 15 league appearances. Thus, he should be back in the starting lineup once LaLiga resumes in 2025. Tenaglia has one goal, one assist, 10 shots, nine chances created, 39 tackles and 39 clearances this season, so he brings decent upside from a defensive position.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fractures land Sivera was injured and subbed out in the 54th minute of Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia. According to Koldo Mora of Marca, he suffered a fracture of the second metacarpal in his...

Impact This is sad news for Silvera, who ends the first half of the season with a fractured hand against Valencia. The timeline of his return is yet to be determined, with the next game not until Jan 11. He wraps of the year with 18 La Liga starts, totaling 49 saves while allowing 18 goals on three clean sheets. Jesus Owono would likely get the call to start if the keeper is out for longer.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Off early Sunday Guridi was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Valencia due to injury.

Impact Guridi left the match after just 16 minutes succumbing to injury and being replaced by Stoichkov. Guridi will have until January 11th to recover as La Liga heads into a winter break.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Jordan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Jordan notched his first goal of the season as he took advantage of a mistake by the goalkeeper which resulted in him having the ball deep inside the box. Aside from scoring the equalizing goal, Jordan led the team with seven crosses.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Sivera made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Sivera allowed one goal against Athletic while making only one save as he faced little pressure throughout the contest. The goal occurred in the 10th minute as he was beaten by a well-placed shot by Unai Gomez. He also allowed a goal in added-time, but it was disallowed as a foul occurred prior to the goal. Next, he'll face off against Valencia, a team with only 14 goals in 16 games.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set for one-game suspension Tenaglia will be suspended for Sunday's game against Valencia due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact The versatile defender, who has seen time both at center-back and right-back this season, will miss Alaves' final match of the calendar year due to a yellow-card ban. Hugo Novoa is likely to take his place in the lineup for this match, but Tenaglia should return for the Jan. 11 showing versus Girona.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Benavidez won't be available for Sunday's game against Athletic Club due to an adductor injury, manager Eduardo Coudet told media Friday.

Impact Benavidez has been in and out of the squad of late, but he'll have to sit this derby out since he's dealing with a muscular problem. It shouldn't be a long-term issue, though, so there's a chance he might return to the squad for the matchup against Valencia on Sunday, Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Sivera made six saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Sivera got beaten twice in a seven-minute span in the second half but was still one of his team's top performers as he had multiple interventions that allowed his team to remain in contention. On the other hand, regardless of how many stops he makes during games, it won't be enough for him to separate himself from peers if he keeps allowing multiple goals, something that happened seven times over his last 10 starts.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Martin delivered an assist, had one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made five tackles (all won) during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Martin delivered a pinpoint cross to assist Kike's opener with less than one minute into the game but then couldn't make the expected impact during the rest of the contest, which led him to be subbed off midway through the second frame. A starter in each of the last three matches, the winger will hope his first assist of the year is enough to keep him in the lineup.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace against former club Kike scored two goals off four shots (three on target) and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Kike was the hero for Alaves here as he opened the scoring for the visitors with less than one minute into the game and then slid inside the six-yard box to slot the ball home and draw things level at 2-2. That's now five goals over 15 appearances this season, already matching his best output in the two years he played for Osasuna.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise starter Sunday Diarra (migraine) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Diarra returns after being ruled out of action earlier in the week. The fullback makes his second consecutive start for Alaves coming off of a five-cross performance last week against Leganes.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Sunday Novoa (abdomen) is an option for Sunday's match against Osasuna, according to manager Eduardo Coudet. "Hugo is just starting, he is also going to enter the call, but he is just sta...

Impact Novoa looks to be set for a return, although it will be limited, likely to only see a bench role if an option. Either way, this is positive news, as the midfielder only held a rotational role before his injury and was likely to maintain that position once fully fit.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out with migraine Diarra is out for Sunday's match against Osasuna due to a migraine, according to his club.

Impact Diarra is out for the time being, with the defender suffering from a migraine that prevented him from traveling to Osasuna. This will force a change, as he did start in their last outing, with Manu Sanchez likely returning to the starting XI. This is an issue he can recover from quickly and will hope he can be fit to face Athletic on Dec. 15 in their next contest.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots, zero goals Kike had four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact For the first time since the 2024-25 La Liga began, Kike logged more than three shots on goal in a game. The forward also recorded multiple shots on goal, which he had failed to accomplish earlier this season. They serve as a slightly welcoming component of his November, the striker's first month of this season in which he failed to log any goals.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses, four corners Guridi registered one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact Even though Guridi finished November without a third goal in four appearances, he finished the month on a surprising but positive note. Going into Saturday, the midfielder had never attempted multiple crosses or corners in a season. Multiple is an understatement for how many of each Guridi logged during the weekend, ideally a level of form he can continue into December.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Assist as reserve Jordan assisted once to go with five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.

Impact Since October, Jordan has been a regular reserve, with two of Alaves' last four games being played without him. But by logging an assist, his second of the season, perhaps he can get back to more regular playing time and a potential starting role.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves, one goal conceded Sivera made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact Sivera saved shots from Valentin Rosier and Renato Tapia. However, Oscar scored past the goalkeeper, who will try to put forth a better performance at Osasuna on Dec. 8.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Sanchez completed his one-game suspension and will be available for Sunday's game at Osasuna.

Impact The left-back missed the 1-1 draw against Leganes after accumulating five yellow cards, but he's expected to return for this match, as he's been in the XI in all but two of the matches he's been available for this season. Expect Moussa Diarra to return to the bench in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Earns one-game suspension Sanchez received his fifth yellow card of the season in the 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Saturday and will be suspended to face Leganes on Saturday.

Impact This is a huge loss for Alaves, as Sanchez has started on the left side of the defense in all but two of the matches he's been available for this season. Moussa Diarra is expected to slide to left-back as a replacement, while Santiago Mourino should start at center-back alongside Abdelkabir Abqar.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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