Almería Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Cesar Montes - In contention Friday Montes -- who missed out against Granada on Sunday -- has resumed training and could be available versus Athletic on Friday. Manager Alberto Lasarte told reporters, "The rest (Cesa...

Impact Prior to his absence, Montes made three consecutive starts at central back in which he recorded two shots (zero on target), seven clearances and one cross (accurate). The club is already dealing with the absence of Marc Pubill (knee) and would likely shift Chumi back to right-back if Montes can play Friday.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill Pages - Undergoes knee procedure Pubill had surgery for a left knee injury and will be out for four months, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Pubill has been sidelined for the club's previous four matches due to his knee problem but had been delaying having surgery. Now, the right-back will spend a significant chunk of the season on the shelf with a return in early-to-mid February a possibility. The club has used multiple options at right-back during Pubill's absence with Arnau Puigmal the most recent to fill the role.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Suffers broken leg Suarez was stretchered off the pitch in the 83rd minute against Granada on Sunday with a broken fibula.

Impact Suarez faces a long road to recovery and likely will be sidelined for months, though the team didn't offer a specific timeline. The forward had started all eight matches for the club to open the season in which he registered four goals on 31 shots (12 on target). Ibrahima Kone could be in line for a spot in the starting XI while Suarez is on the shelf, having featured just once this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Three shots off the bench Arribas had three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Granada.

Impact Arribas came on with his side chasing the game and took three shots as a result. He had started the last three games for his side so his place in the team is tenuous at the moment.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Tallies three assists Ramazani assisted thrice to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Granada.

Impact Ramazani made all three of Luis Suarez's goals in his first start following three straight substitute appearances for Granada. He now has four assists in eight games this season and will look to keep it going against Athletic Bilbao next time out.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Scores hat-trick in draw Suarez scored three goals to go with eight shots (four on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Granada. He was injured and subbed...

Impact Suarea scored three after opening his account for the season on the previous matchday and took a whopping eight shots in this one. He will attempt to keep it going against an Athletic Bilbao side that has conceded nine goals in eight matches if he is fit enough to play after being subbed off with an injury towards the end of the game.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Saves penalty in draw Maximiano registered one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Granada.

Impact Maximiano made one save on a penalty but conceded three goals. He has yet to keep a clean sheet this year and has made multiple saves in every match but this one, meaning he is often exposed by his back line.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Scores penalty in lopsided defeat Suarez scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Tuesday's 5-1 defeat versus Sevilla.

Impact Suarez converted a penalty in the 71st minute to record his first goal of the season. Aside from his goal, the forward took four shots for the third consecutive game. However, he failed to create a chance for the second consecutive match after previously doing so for three matches in a row.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Struggles in defeat Maximiano made four saves and allowed five goals in Tuesday's 5-1 defeat against Sevilla.

Impact Maximiano had a tough time in goal as he allowed five goals against Sevilla, and has now allowed two or more goals in five out of six games this season. For the first time this season the goalkeeper allowed more goals than he registered saves. He'll aim to improve when they face off against Granada, a team that has scored nine goals in six matches.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Out against Sevilla Robertone (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Robertone will be sidelined for Tuesday's match after picking up a knock in training this past week. This will be the midfielder's first game missed all season after appearing in all six matches this season, starting in five of those. He could be healthy enough to make a return on Sunday against Granada.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Dealing with knock Robertone is "dealing with a knock" and it's unclear if he'll play Tuesday at Sevilla, manager Vicente Moreno told media, including Nico Garcia of Diario AS, during Monday's pre-ma...

Impact Moreno didn't go into much detail regarding the potential availability of Robertone, who picked up the injury against Valencia the last time out. A clear-cut starter for a struggling Almeria side in midfield, his absence would mean Idrissu Baba's return to the XI.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Decent set-piece output in draw Embarba had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia. He was injured and subbed out in the 46th minute.

Impact Embarba played in a season-low four crosses but was accurate with three of them, giving him a fourth game out of six with at least three chances created. He was subbed off at the half due to injury but has been dependable when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Middling performance in draw Melero generated two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Melero had two shots for the third game in a row but has offered little else statistically this season. The midfielder is relied upon to be a big offensive contributor in the middle of the park and is yet to provide much value with the opportunity.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Lacks end product in draw Suarez recorded four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Suarez is yet to record a goal or assist despite starting every match so far this season but does have a whopping 19 shots through six games. He will look to get off the mark against Sevilla on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Bags brace against Valencia Arribas scored two goals to go with four shots (four on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Impact Arribas brought his goal tally to an impressive number of four through six appearances in addition to registering a season-high four shots on target. He looks set to play a prominent role in this Almeria side this season after playing a reserve role at Real Madrid in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Three saves in draw Maximiano recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Maximiano made three stops but was unable to keep a clean sheet. He is yet to record a shutout this season after largely being a reserve for Lazio in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

ARRIBAS lo vuelve a hacer ⚽⚽ #shorts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

SERGIO ARRIBAS hace vibrar a la afición del UD Almería 🙌 #shorts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sergio Akieme - Scores with lone shot Akieme scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Akieme found the back of the net in the 44th minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The fullback has goals in back-to-back matches and has 19 crosses while playing every minute of every match thus far for Almeria.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes late game winner Maximiano allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Maximiano conceded a goal in each half including the game winner in second half stoppage time. The keeper has now allowed nine goals in four league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 14.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gol de AKIEME, golpea primero la UD Almería 👊 #shorts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Edgar Gonzalez - Completes suspension Gonzalez completed his one-game suspension and will be available for selection for the Sep. 17 match against Villarreal.

Impact The defender was sent off against Cadiz and had to sit out the 3-2 loss against Celta Vigo, but he should be in contention for a starting role after the international break, playing at center-back alongside either Kaiky or Chumi.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Hard to blame for goals conceded Maximiano recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-2 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact It's extremely hard to blame Maximiano for the goals he conceded in this match, and although three goals would kill the stat line of any goalkeeper, he didn't have any responsibility on those plays. Maximiano will look to deliver a bounce-back performance at Villarreal after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Scores in loss to Celta Arribas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 3-2 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Arribas has shown flashes of brilliance this season, but it's also worth noting he has been quite inconsistent on a game-to-game basis. Despite starting in two just of his four appearances, he's making the most of his performances -- he's registered two goals, eight shots, six chances created and six corners taken so far.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Active, delivers assist Ramazani assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-2 defeat to Celta Vigo.

Impact Known for his acceleration and blistering pace, Ramazani showed both traits in the sequence that led to Almeria's equalizer, as he captured a loose ball and used his pace to leave defenders behind before sending a low cross that was tapped home by Sergio Arribas. This was Ramazani's first assist of the current campaign, but given this was his third start of the campaign, he should continue to see regular minutes going forward.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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