ALAVÉS NEWS

Samuel Omorodion - One on-target effort in loss Samu had one shot-on-target in Monday's 3-0 loss against Girona.

Impact Samu, along with his Alaves teammates, struggled on Monday as they were dominated by an in-form Girona team. Not surprisingly he was subbed after 73. He provided his team's best chance to get on the scoresheet with a headed effort that was denied only by excellent goalkeeping from Paulo Gazzaniga. From 16 appearances (9 starts) he has scored five and will likely be challenged to get on the scoresheet in Alaves's next against an in-form Real Madrid side.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes trio in defeat Sivera recorded one save and conceded three goals in Monday's 3-0 defeat by Girona.

Impact Sivera was not at his best on Monday, managing to stop only one of the four shots he faced on-target. He will need to step up his game in Alaves's next against Real Madrid; Los Blancos have won four of their last five La Liga encounters. The regular starter has conceded 23 (1.4 per game), delivered three clean sheets and completed 43 saves (2.5 per game, 65 per cent, currently one of the poorest records in La Liga).

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes trio in defeat Sivera recorded one save and conceded three goals in Monday's 3-0 defeat by Girona.

Impact Sivera was not at his best on Monday, managing to stop only one of the four shots he faced on-target. He will need to step up his game in Alaves's next against Real Madrid; Los Blancos have won four of their last five La Liga encounters. The regular starter has conceded 23 (1.4 per game), delivered three clean sheets and completed 43 saves (2.5 per game, 65 per cent, currently one of the poorest records in La Liga).

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Girona back on top of Spanish league after beating Alaves

Girona has returned to the top of the Spanish league after a 3-0 victory over mid-table Alaves

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aleksandar Sedlar - Signs one-year contract extension Sedlar has signed a one-year contract extension with Alaves until the end of the 2024/25 season, the club announced Friday.

Impact Sedlar is set to miss the rest of the 2023/24 campaign after suffering a torn ACL back in November, but the club is committed to his recovery and has decided to extend his tenure for another year. That way, Sedlar will be able to fully recover from the injury and return to the field donning Alaves' colors. Sedlar started in his 11 appearances this season before suffering the season-ending injury against Almeria on Nov. 5.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuliano Simeone - Involved in team training Simeone (lower leg) returned to team training Thursday ahead of Monday's match against Girona.

Impact Simeone was back with the team training on Thursday, nearing a return after missing every match up to this point with a leg injury. The attacker could break into the squad list for the club at any point now as he eyes a return before the end of the year. If that is not Monday against Girona, then it will have to be against Real Madrid next Thursday, as that will be the club's final match before the new year.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Inks contract extension Sivera signed a three-year contract extension to remain with Alaves, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Sivera will be remaining with Alaves for another three years, signing an extension until June 2027. The goalie has been with the club for the past nine seasons, taking over the starting role the past two campaigns, where he has registered a total of 87 matches with the first team. He looks to be their main option in net for the next few seasons after signing the extension Wednesday.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Back from suspension Guevara completed a one-game ban and will be eligible to face Girona on Dec. 18.

Impact Guevara missed the match against Las Palmas due to yellow-card accumulation, but he's ready to return. Given he has been in the starting lineup in every game for Alaves before the suspension, he should slot right back into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdel Abqar - Won't face Girona Abqar received his fifth yellow card of the season against Las Palmas on Dec. 9 and will be suspended to face Girona this weekend.

Impact Abqar was booked in each of Alaves' last five matches, and with the defender reaching five yellows, he's now set for one match on the sidelines -- an issue for Alaves since the 24-year-old has been a regular starter for them all season long. Abqar should be eligible to return against Real Madrid on Dec. 21 in the last game of the calendar year for Alaves.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Decent in loss Lopez recorded two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Las Palmas.

Impact Lopez registered his fifth straight start on Saturday after only being a bench option for the first six games of the season, registering four crosses and two shots in the loss. The defender has registered two assists since taking over the starting role, with those coming in back-to-back games.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ianis Hagi - Whips in four crosses Hagi recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Las Palmas.

Impact Hagi was given the start on Saturday, whipping in four crosses and creating two chances in his 63 minutes of play. The midfielder has only started six times all season, registering 32 crosses, 18 shots and 15 chances created in his 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Leads match in crosses Rioja recorded one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Las Palmas.

Impact Rioja had a match-high in crosses Saturday and tied his season high, whipping in 10 during the loss. The attacker has only missed one start all season, notching 89 crosses and 22 chances created during the campaign.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Three shots in loss Kike recorded three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Las Palmas.

Impact Kike only featured for a minuscule 13 minutes in Saturday's loss, registering three shots and one chance created against Las Palmas. The forward seems to have lost his starting spot after looking like a regular at the start of the season and will hope to gain that spot back after four straight matches on the bench, having last scored in the club's third match of the season against Sevilla.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Omorodion - Slow day in loss Samu had three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Las Palmas.

Impact Samu played a full 90 minutes Saturday but wasn't all that productive, only firing in three shots in the loss. The forward has now gone scoreless in his past two matches after registering a goal in consecutive games and will hope to maintain his starting spot despite a slow couple of weeks, as he was not the normal starter until about seven matches ago for the club.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Allows one against Las Palmas Sivera registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Las Palmas.

Impact Sivera was not tested much on Saturday but still managed to give up a goal, allowing one while making a single save in the loss. This was a slightly disappointing outcome after the keeper picked up his third clean sheet of the season last weekend against Mallorca. He may have difficulty rebounding in his next match as he faces a flying Girona team next Monday.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Earns suspension Guevara picked up his fifth yellow card of the season Sunday against Mallorca, meaning he'll be suspended to face Las Palmas on Saturday.

Impact Guevara only has one goal and nine shots (two on target) on the season, so his fantasy upside isn't particularly high, but he's been a regular starter for Alaves and has been in the XI in each of his 15 league appearances this term. Expect Carlos Benavidez to replace him in midfield, whereas Guevara should be eligible to return for the Dec. 18 match at Girona.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Three saves in clean sheet Sivera kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Sivera helped Alaves earn a point by shutting out Mallorca on Sunday. The clean sheet was the third in 15 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 41.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Benavidez - Makes two tackles on day Benavidez generated two tackles (zero won) and three clearances in Friday's 3-1 victory versus Granada.

Impact Benavidez made an appearance off the bench after missing the last two matches with an undisclosed injury. He has not started since Sep 22, coming off the bench the last four games while logging in just six tackles and three clearances.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Provides assist in win Rioja assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-1 win versus Granada.

Impact Rioja bounced back into form, after a disappointing effort against Barcelona in his previous match. The midfielder notched his third assist of the season, as he set up Samu in the 55th minute. Additionally, he led the team with six crosses sent in, after failing to deliver one in his previous outing.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Provides assist in win Javi Lopez assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win against Granada.

Impact Lopez notched his third assist of the season, and has now recorded one in back-to-back games. After coming off the bench against Atletico de Madrid, he's now been in the starting lineup for the past three contests. Additionally, the left-back delivered four crosses; however, none of them found the mark.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Omorodion - Scores in win Samu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 3-1 victory versus Granada.

Impact Samu scored for the second consecutive match as he increased the lead in the 55th minute of the match. The 19-year-old striker has now scored five goals this season, despite only starting six games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes once in win Sivera had three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 3-1 win over Granada.

Impact Sivera had a strong outing as he allowed only one goal from a penalty kick in the 86th minute. He also recorded three saves, continuing his streak of making three or more saves in four consecutive matches. Next, he will face off against Mallorca, a team that has scored 12 goals in their last 12 games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alaves records rare win in Spain with 3-1 victory over struggling Granada

Alaves got just its second win in the last 10 Spanish league games when it beat Granada 3-1

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Benavidez - Available off bench Friday Benavidez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Granada.

Impact Benavidez will be an option off the bench for Alaves and could be called upon duty if the team needs to close the result in the second half. However, the defensive nature of his role limits his upside in most matches.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE