Alavés Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Xeber Alkain - Takes three shots, doesn't score Alkain generated three shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 defeat to Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Alkain played wide on the right flank and was active in the final third despite not scoring. He has started in each of the last two matches after not featuring in the opener, and he has racked up four shots, two chances created and four crosses in those two outings.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdel Abqar - Active despite defensive role Abqar generated two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-0 loss to Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute while adding three clearances, two blocked shots...

Impact Abqar can be a menace on set-piece situations, and while he couldn't score, he generated danger for the opposing defenders, However, he's going to get most of his value on defensive stats. Through three starts, he has racked up 13 clearances, three interceptions and three blocked shots.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Constant crossing threat Rioja generated two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 1-0 loss to Getafe.

Impact Alaves couldn't score in this one and had to settle for a defeat thanks to a penalty from Borja Mayoral late in the second half, but Rioja was active in the final meters and generated quite a few problems on the wing with his crossing ability. He should continue to play a role on the attack when Alaves takes on Valencia on Saturday.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Gives up goal via penalty Sivera made three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat versus Getafe.

Impact Sivera was solid when called upon duty, but he couldn't do anything to stop Borja Mayoral's game-winning goal from the spot late in the second half. Despite how good he looked between the posts, Sivera isn't a reliable fantasy option, both due to the fact he's yet to earn a clean sheet but also because of Alaves' own defensive problems.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Omorodion - Finalizes loan move Samu will spend the 2023-24 season on loan with Deportivo Alaves from Atletico Madrid, the club announced Saturday.

Impact Samu lasted less than a week with Atletico after joining the club on Aug. 21 on a permanent transfer from Granada. The forward was unlikely to see much in the way of minutes with Atletico, so the move to Alaves should afford him significantly more opportunities to log some significant minutes or even feature in the starting XI.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - In starting squad Duarte (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's match against Getafe.

Impact Duarte exited last match in the 87th minute with an injury, but is already back in the starting lineup for their next match against Getafe. The defenders injury type or the seriousness of the injury were never undisclosed but the fact that he is already back in the squad raises assumptions that it was small, meaningless knock.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ianis Hagi - Completes loan move Hagi will spend the upcoming season on loan with Deportivo Alaves from Rangers, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Hagi saw action in just 11 matches for Rangers last season in which he recorded one goal and one yellow card, in part due to a long-term knee injury. With his health concerns seemingly behind him, Hagi should see some minutes, primarily off the bench, with his new club and could eventually push for some appearances in the starting XI.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Named to squad list Duarte (undisclosed) was included in the squad for Monday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Duarte was forced off in the 87th minute versus Sevilla on Aug. 21 due to an undisclosed injury but appears no worse for the wear. As such, the left-back should be in contention to maintain his spot in the starting XI versus Getafe, where he has recorded one goal on four shots (three on target), nine crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (two won).

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes three goals Monday Sivera recorded no saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 4-3 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact The final stat line doesn't do Sivera any favors, but it's hard to say he had responsibility in any of the goals -- Rafa Mir and Erik Lamela scored beautiful goals, and the Abdelkabir Abqar own goal was not his responsibility. Despite having conceded four goals in two matches, Sivera should remain between the posts for the match vs Getafe next Monday.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Nets brace against Sevilla Kike scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 4-3 win over Sevilla.

Impact Kike came through when his team needed him the most, as he scored two second-half goals that were key to giving them three points in a tough matchup against Sevilla. This brace should be more than enough to believe Kike will remain in the XI when Alaves takes on Getafe next Monday.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Guridi - Sets up two goals Guridi assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 4-3 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Guridi set up Alaves' first goal with a low pass that set up Luis Rioja's strike in the opening minutes of the first half. He also set up the team's third strike with a nodded pass that led to Kike's goal in the second half. Guridi can be a valuable two-way asset in midfield, and he should remain in the XI when Alaves takes on Getafe next Monday, but he's not expected to contribute forward as much as he did in this game on a regular basis.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Scores, leaves injured Duarte was injured and subbed out in the 87th minute of Monday's 4-3 victory over Sevilla. He scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (three accurate) an...

Impact It's unclear what kind of injury is affecting Duarte, as he had to leave the game in the final stages of the contest, but he managed to leave a mark when scoring Monday, as his long-range shot represented the 2-2 equalizer in the dying stages of the first half. It remains to be seen if Duarte will be available for the Monday match against Getafe, but if he can't go, then Javi Lopez or Nikola Maras could be options to replace him.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdel Abqar - Scores own goal despite solid work Abqar had an own goal, seven clearances and one interception in Monday's 4-3 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Abqar was extremely unfortunate to score an own goal, as a wide shot from Erik Lamela simply bounced off his leg and changed the trajectory of the ball, slotting into the goal when Antonio Sivera was completely out of the sequence. Abqar did deliver some good defensive stats, but there's no question he'll be remembered for this own goal going forward.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Scores opening goal Monday Rioja scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and three chances created in Monday's 4-3 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Rioja opened the scoring for Alaves with a thunderous strike from outside the box, and the talented winger was a constant threat in the final meters due to his attacking runs. Based on how good he looked against Sevilla, expect Rioja to remain in the lineup when Alaves takes on Getafe next Monday.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sevilla loses to Alaves for second straight defeat to start Spanish league

Sevilla couldn’t end its early struggles and lost at promoted Alaves 4-3 for its second consecutive loss to start the Spanish league

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Duarte - Creates two chances Duarte took an off target shot, crossed four times (one accurate) and created two chances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Duarte was held off the scoresheet despite leading Deportivo with two chances created in the match. The fullback is coming off a solid season a year ago, logginf our assists, 119 crosses and 22 chances created while starting 31 of his 34 appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes once in opener Sivera allowed a goal while making two saves during Monday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Sivera conceded the lone goal of the match in the seventh minute as Deportivo dropped all three points on Monday. The keeper offset the goal with two saves as things only get more difficult next time out against Sevilla.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Makes Alaves switch Kike completed a transfer to Alaves from Osasuna and signed a three-year deal, Alaves announced.

Impact Kike made just seven starts for Osasuna in 2022-23 and now makes the switch to Depor, where he figures to play a major role immediately. The striker is a veteran option who has consistently produced throughout his time in La Liga.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Completes permanent transfer Gorosabel joined Deportivo Alaves on a permanent transfer from Real Sociedad on Friday.

Impact Gorosabel featured in 19 of his 27 La Liga appearances for Real Sociedad last season, racking up 41 tackles, 21 clearances and 14 shots (one on target) along the way. Considering the right-back never scored in 146 matches for Sociedad, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to offer much in the offensive third with his new club.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuliano Simeone successfully undergoes surgery after serious leg injury in Alaves game

Giuliano Simeone has successfully undergone surgery after seriously injuring his left leg during a preseason game for Spanish league club Alaves

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giuliano Simeone - Headed for surgery Simeone will require surgery after suffering a fractured fibula and ankle dislocation against Burgos CF on Sunday.

Impact Simeone was expected to see plenty of first-team minutes after joining Alaves on loan from Atletico Madrid for the upcoming season. Instead, the forward faces an extended absence on the sideline due to his serious ankle/leg injury. For now, Simeone should be considered out indefinitely.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Simeone's son Giuliano seriously injured in Alaves game and taken off the field in ambulance

Giuliano Simeone has been taken off the field in an ambulance after sustaining a serious leg injury while playing for Spanish club Alaves

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Blanco - Extends stay with club Blanco, who spent the second half of 2022-23 on loan with Deprtivo Alaves, finalized a permanent move to the club from Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Impact Blanco made 17 appearances for the club in Liga Segunda last season in which he logged 1319 minutes and accumulated 10 yellows. Having helped the club secure promotion to La Liga last season, the defensive midfielder rejoins the club and should garner plenty of tackles, interceptions and blocks this season.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuliano Simeone - Loaned to Alaves Simeone has joined Alaves on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, the club announced Friday.

Impact Simeone tallied nine goals and three assists in the Segunda Division while on-loan with Real Zaragoza last season, and the 20-year-old striker is now making the step up to La Liga with newly-promoted Alaves for the 2023/24 campaign.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Sevilla loses to Alaves for second straight defeat to start Spanish league

Giuliano Simeone successfully undergoes surgery after serious leg injury in Alaves game

Diego Simeone's son Giuliano seriously injured in Alaves game and taken off the field in ambulance