ALMERÍA NEWS

Lucas Robertone - Third assist of season Robertone had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing five times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Monday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Robertone set up Chumi in the 54th minute assisting Almeria's first goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season in 18 appearances for the midfielder as he leads Almeria in assists, crosses and chances created through Monday's match.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Portillo - Strikes as substitute Portillo scored a goal with his lone shot during Monday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Portillo entered the match in the 66th minute and scored the game tying goal in the 74th to earn a point for Almeria. The goal was the first of the season in 12 appearances, all but one being as a substitute.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia's woes continue with 2-2 home draw against Almeria

Valencia continues to struggle in the Spanish league

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Fulham hosts Tottenham, PSG in French Cup action

Tottenham is losing sight of the top four heading into its away match at Fulham that completes the latest round in the Premier League

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodrigo Ely - Makes four clearances in draw Ely took one off-target shot, created one chance, made four clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Ely had a good defensive outing to help them avoid the home loss. The centerback led his side in clearances during the game, as usual in the season. He also received his third yellow card so far.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Sends in eight crosses in draw Embarba registered three shots (one on target), one chance created, eight crosses (one accurate), four tackles (three won) and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Atletico Madrid...

Impact Embarba had a good outing, but it wasn't enough to help them earn the win at home. The forward led his side in shots and crosses during the match. He also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess, though.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Assists against Atletico Robertone assisted one goal from five chances created, took two off-target shots, sent in five crosses (four accurate), made four tackles (all won) and one interception in Sunday's...

Impact Robertone had a great outing and assisted El Bilal Toure's equalizer in the 37th minute. The midfielder also led his side in chances created and tackles during the match. That was his second assist in the season so far.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - Scores in home draw Toure scored one goal from two shots, created one chance and made one tackle (won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Toure scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 37th minute to help them avoid the home loss. The forward now has four goals in the season, to go with one assist. He's been a regular starter so far, starting in 10 of their last 12 games.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Milovanovic - Active with second team Milovanovic played during Tuesday's clash with Maracena with Almeria II.

Impact Milovanovic is a youth team option even when fully fit and now that he is back on the pitch it is with the youth team once more. Milovanovic won't likely see any major playing time barring injuries ahead of him on the depth chart.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Srdjan Babic - Booked in loss Babic recorded three tackles, one interception, four clearances, one shot off-target and was shown a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Babic racked up defensive stats Sunday, but his team still conceded two goals to third-placed Real Sociedad. The Serbian defender picked up a yellow card late in the game for a bad foul, his second booking of the season. Babic and Almeria face another difficult attack next Sunday, as fifth-placed Atletico Madrid come to town.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Creates two chances in loss Robertone created two chances and recorded three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Robertone created two chances Sunday, half of the team's total chances created. The Argentine also provided solid defensive work, making two tackles and two clearances before being subbed off in the 65th minute. With just two goal contributions in 16 appearances, there are better options next week as Robertone takes on a stingy Atletico Madrid defense.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Scores in draw Melero scored one goal on one shot on target and created one chance in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Melero took his one chance well, scoring his second goal in La Liga in his ninth appearance. Outside of the one shot, the 28-year-old midfielder did not do much before being subbed off in the 76th minute for Samu Costa. Still, with four goal contributions in his last eight appearances, Melero represents a solid option moving forward.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - Provides plentiful chances in draw Toure had six shots (three on target) and created three chances in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Toure was heavily involved in Friday's draw, as he led the team in shots and was second in created chances. The forward hit the woodwork on one of his six shots, and was frustrated by the Cadiz keeper, Jeremias Ledesma, who made an impressive nine saves. Toure leads the team in goals with three, despite only making eight appearances this season. Given his volume of chances, Toure may have more goals in the near future.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Milovanovic - Still sidelined Friday Milovanovic (undisclosed) will be absent for Friday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Milovanovic has been the subject of transfer rumors ahead of the January window, so the decision to leave him out of the squad could also be a precautionary measure. The forward's only two appearances this season have been off the bench, so even when fit, Milovanovic will be hard-pressed to get onto the pitch.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martos - Left out of squad Martos (knee) was not included in the match-day squad versus Cadiz on Friday.

Impact Considering Martos has just returned to training, his absence from the squad Friday shouldn't come as a huge surprise. With some extra time off, the defender could be in contention versus Real Sociedad on Jan. 8, though he may be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI even if cleared to join the squad.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Milovanovic - Training Tuesday Milovanovic (undisclosed) trained in full Tuesday, La Voz de Almeria reports.

Impact Milovanovic trained fully Tuesday and is expected to return for a Friday trip to Cadiz. The forward has seen limited playing time even when fully fit, and will remain a depth option.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martos - Training fully Martos trained fully Monday and is expected to return from an ACL injury against Cadiz.

Impact Martos is looking to make his return after a long-term ACL injury cost him the first half of the season. The defender will likely be a depth option even when fully fit and will be a bench option more likely than not against Cadiz on Friday.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Joining Almeria in January Suarez will join Almeria on a loan for the rest of the season with an option to buy from Marseille, it was announced Monday. The deal will trigger when the January transfer window...

Impact Suarez is a known commodity in the Spanish leagues but started just three times in 11 appearances for the French club before returning to the Iberian Peninsula. He did score three times and log one assist before the World Cup, so Suarez will hope to pick things up in a more familiar climate. He once scored 17 goals in a season for Zaragoza in the second division but struggled for consistency with Granada between 2019 and 2021. With his new club, Suarez will work with El Bilal Toure as they continue to search for more goals following Umar Sadiq's departure.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Srdjan Babic - Solid start to season Babic has scored one goal and kept one clean sheet in 13 appearances (12 starts) to open the 2022/23 season with Almeria.

Impact Babic doesn't have great stats but did enough to make his national team debut in September and keep his place by the World Cup. He has an outside chance to start in any group stage games, though Stefan Mitrovic, Milos Veljkovic and Erhan Masovic are all likely ahead of him in Serbia's depth chart.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Loses starting spot Ramazani played 20 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Ramazani started the season with two goals in three games but hasn't scored since while starting twice in the last seven matches. With El Bilal Toure (three goals, one assist) looking far more confident, Ramazani will need to earn back his place when the season resumes.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Records one assist Embarba logged one assist during a 1-0 win Wednesday versus Getafe.

Impact Using a corner kick, Embarba logged his third assist of 2022. He has been Almeria's best midfielder and will try continuing to be it after the FIFA World Cup scheduled at Qatar.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Goal as right midfielder Baptistao scored one goal during a 1-0 win Wednesday versus Getafe.

Impact Baptistao alternated between striker and midfielder across his last five games played. However, he was much better playing the latter position. Baptistao contributed to four goals (two scored) across three appearances as a right midfielder.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Sent off against Getafe Ely was shown a red card in the 87th minute of Wednesday's victory against Getafe following a foul on Borja Mayoral for his second booking of the game. He made eight clearances in...

Impact Ely has started all 14 of Almeria's La Liga matches this season, but he will be suspended for the Dec. 31 clash against Cadiz after the World Cup thanks to his red card Wednesday. Chumi is likely to start alongside Srdjan Babic in central defense for the match.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Starting against Getafe Ely (undisclosed) made the starting lineup for Wednesday's match against Getafe.

Impact Ely had to depart early Saturday against Barcelona but the issue wasn't serious enough to keep him from the lineup. He's made 73 clearances in 13 starts.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE