Alavés Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Carlos Benavidez - In contention to play Friday Benavidez (undisclosed) is in the squad to play Friday against Granada.

Impact Benavidez had been dealing with an injury over the last few weeks, but it seems he's healthy enough to, at least, make the squad for Friday's match. Benavidez has started in three of his eight appearances this season, but the nature of his defensive role in midfield prevents him from having a lot of fantasy upside.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski is back to scoring goals but NOTHING else to highlight! - Ale on Barca vs. Alaves 👀

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Samuel Omorodion - Adds one more to goal tally Samu scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Samu capped off a first-minute counter-attack Deportivo Alaves used to score the team's only goal Sunday. Perhaps no option for the team is more surprising than Samu, who has four goals across his five starts in the 2023-24 season. It is becoming more difficult to ignore what the 19-year-old has been able to do with his limited opportunities.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Records assist Lopez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Lopez capitalized on a first-minute counter-attack by logging the assist to a goal scored by teammate Samu. Though the Alaves team is not one bursting with many offensive options, Lopez has been promising recently, with two assists across his last four starts in La Liga action. Though there is a strong chance his positive momentum cools down from the international break, Lopez is at his most promising and one to consider after it ends.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes two goals Sivera registered four saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Sivera could not stop Robert Lewandowski from logging a brace past him Sunday. The goalkeeper will look to establish more consistency after the upcoming international break. Sivera has conceded multiple goals in four of his last eight appearances, only one of them being a clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Benavidez - Dealing with injury Benavidez was not an option for Saturday's 1-0 win over Almeria with an undisclosed injury, according to manager Luis Garcia per Info Biwenger.

Impact Benavidez has started three of the eight matched played this season, recording 18 tackles (10 won) and seven interceptions thus far. However, he has not started since Sep 22, dropping off the depth chart for the team.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Busy defensively versus Almeria Guevara had two off-target shots, created one chance and made six tackles (five won), two clearances and three interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Guevara was back to his normal self after scoring on the previous match, focusing on his defensive duties and simply dominating, with season highs in both tackles and interceptions. This stat-stuffing wall is probably the version we'll see in action next Sunday, when Alaves visits third-placed Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Active display against Almeria Rioja had two off-target shots, created three chances, sent in nine crosses (three accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Rioja was one of his side's top performers here, always generating plays for teammates from the left flank and being second in key passes among all players. With eight shots, six chances created and 19 crosses over his last three starts, the winger is getting closer and closer from finally appearing on the scoresheet for the first time since Aug. 21. Up next for him is Sunday's visit to Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Takes four shots versus Almeria Kike had four shots (one on target), created two chances and drew two fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Kike returned to the starting XI after coming off the bench in back-to-back matches and was very active on the attacking end despite not being able to put to an end his scoreless streak that is now at 10 games. The forward will try to put this drought to an end during next Sunday's visit to Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Blanco - Takes five shots versus Almeria Blanco had five shots (one on target) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Blanco had little defensive work with his side dominating the opposition for most of the match but found a lot of room to support the offense, even leading all players in shots attempted, with one of them being a long-range effort that forced the goalkeeper to make an acrobatic save. However, this kind of stat line should never be expected from the holding midfielder, who will be probably much more focused on his defensive duties during next Saturday's visit to Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ianis Hagi - Misses PK versus Almeria Hagi had two off-target shots, created four chances, sent in seven crosses (two accurate), made two tackles (both won), drew two fouls but missed a penalty during Sunday's 1-0 win...

Impact Hagi returned to the starting XI after two matches as a substitute and had his numbers boosted by his role on set pieces. However, the highlight for the playmaker was a penalty he missed with the game still scoreless during first half's stoppage time. Still in search of his first goal since joining Alaves, Hagi will try to bounce back during next Sunday's visit to Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Keeps clean sheet versus Almeria Sivera made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Sivera saw his side dominating most of the contest but still did his job the few times he was called into action to keep his second clean sheet of the campaign. Next Sunday he'll have a much more complicated mission as his side will visit Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandar Sedlar - Suffers torn ACL and meniscus Sedlar (knee) will be out long-term after suffering a torn ACL and meniscus, Alaves announced.

Impact Sedlar suffered the severe knee injury against Almeria and is now set for up to a year on the sideline. With surgery already decided it's more likely than not that Sedlar will be done for 2023/24, with eyes on a return for 2024/25. Rafa Marin should be in line for an expanded role with Sedlar sidelined.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal and Alaves win big in Copa del Rey. Valencia also advances

Villarreal and Alaves have had big wins against lower-division clubs in the Copa del Rey

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Duarte - Notches four crosses Duarte registered one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st minute.

Impact Duarte was decent on both sides of the pitch Sunday, whipping in four crosses and taking one shot in the attack while also making three tackles, two interceptions and one clearance in the defense. The defender started the first six matches of the season as the club's left-back before settling for a rotational role for a couple of matches, but he appears to be back as a regular starter after starting in the last two matches.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Whips in four crosses Gorosabel had one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Gorosabel had one of his better matches of the season on Sunday, tying his season-high of four crosses while also tallying one shot, a tackle won and two interceptions. The defender joined the club this summer from Real Sociedad and has only missed one start since completing the move to Alaves.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Seven crosses against Atletico Rioja generated seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Rioja had another match with a high amount of crosses, notching only three less than his season-high, with seven crosses on Sunday. Outside of his crosses, the attacker was not too productive, only registering two chances created. He has now started in all but one match this campaign, however, he only has three goal contributions this La Liga season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ianis Hagi - First assist with club Hagi assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Hagi only appeared on the pitch for 27 minutes in Sunday's loss but still did well to contribute something, logging an assist in the 96th minute to give him his first goal contribution since joining the club. The midfielder had started a string of four matches in a row just two matches ago but seems to be back in more of a rotational role after finding the bench on Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Scores first goal in Alaves kit Guevara scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Guevara registered his first goal since joining his new club in Sunday's loss, finding the back of the net in the 96th minute for a consolation goal. Not only was it the midfielder's first goal for the club, but it was also his first goal contribution, despite starting in every match since arriving. He also contributed two shots, two clearances and one tackle in the loss.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Five saves in defeat Sivera registered five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sivera was decent against Athletico Madrid, making four saves, but had the clean sheet ripped away from him in the first half after goals by Alvaro Morata and Rodrigo Riquelme. Sivera has now gone seven matches without a clean sheet, only registering one all season. He will look to pick up his second in Alaves' next match against Almeria.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morata scores again as Atletico tops Alaves to tie record of 14 straight home wins in Spanish league

Álvaro Morata has scored again as Atletico Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 for its 14th straight Spanish league victory at home to tie its longest winning streak as a host

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javi Lopez - Starts as sub Lopez (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lopez started just two of the six matches played, totaling an assist in that span. He is expected to remain a bench player for the time being.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Blanco - Wins four tackles Antonio Blanco makes five tackles (four won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Blanco brings his average tackles per match to 2.2 after logging in 13 (nine won) in the last four games. He's also started five of the last eight contests for the team during his first season with the club.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandar Sedlar - Commits PK against Villarreal Sedlar made four tackles (all won), six clearances, one interception and one block but committed a penalty during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Sedlar had strong numbers at the heart of the defense and imposed his will against opposing forwards most of the time but, on the other hand, was very unfortunate when the ball hit his arm when it was open inside the box and the referee, assisted by VAR, saw that as a penalty that was ultimately converted for the goal that robbed Alaves the win. With 17 clearances over his last three starts, the center-back will try to bounce back during next Sunday's visit to Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Takes six shots versus Villarreal Rioja had six shots (three on target), created one chance and sent in three inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Rioja had another very active display from the left flank, pacing his side in shots attempted and trying to create for teammates a lot as well. Over his last three starts, the winger racked up 14 shots, five chances created and 10 crosses but the relative lack of goals or assists still keeps his fantasy ceiling lower compared to other players from his position.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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