ALMERÍA NEWS

Chumi - Four clearances in loss Chumi tallied four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Chumi started in the match after not featuring last game and helped out in the defense that had a very busy night on Saturday. With Ely out with injury, looks like the 23-year-old may be getting some more playing time in his absence. He has 16 clearances, seven tackles (three won) and six interceptions on the year thus far.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Leaves game with injury Ely registered six clearances and two blocks one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Ely was forced to sub off in the 68th minute of the match for an injury (undisclosed). This is a huge loss for Almeria as he leads the league with clearances at 73. The nature of his injury and return is unknown. The Brazilian has been averaging 5.6 clearances a match while featuring in every minute each game until today.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Centelles - Finally fit for bench Centelles made the match squad and is available from the bench Saturday against Barcelona.

Impact Centelles is making his season debut after missing the beginning of the league season with an ankle sprain. Despite the slow recovery process, he'll be a relief option should Almeria need defensive depth in this one.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Pique set to retire at Nou Camp after Barcelona vs Almeria Gerard Pique will play his final professional match for Barcelona on Saturday against Almeria in La Liga at the Nou Camp.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • SKY.COM

Sergio Akieme - Adds five crosses in win Akieme logged five crosses (one accurate) and won one-of-two tackles during Saturday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Akieme has yet to log an assist this season but has done well recently with three chances created and seven shots taken in his last three matches. While his production isn't exceptional, he's offered a reliable presence for a team looking to avoid relegation.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dyego Sousa - Assists late Dyego Sousa assisted once to go with two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact Sousa came on as a sub and assisted Inigo Eguaras' goal in the last minute of the match on Saturday. The Portuguese is not given much of a chance to prove his full potential with just 250 minutes played all season so far. He only has an assist, eight clearances and five chances created in eight appearances on the campaign.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Records first assist on season Baptistao assisted once to go with three shots (one on target) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Baptistao got his fifth start in a row and managed to get on the scoreboard again with a pass to Lazaro to help tie the game for Almeria. An injury (undisclosed) early in the campaign had kept the Brazilian out of the lineup, however he has recorded a goal, an assist, five chances created and nine tackles (six won) in the last five games.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Takes two shots in loss Ely put two shots off target and made six clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Ely has been one of the few immune to rotation along with Sergio Akieme in defense. For Ely, he's already made 64 clearances in 11 starts but has yet to keep a clean sheet and has only made eight tackles. These aren't ideal numbers even if he's a reliable presence in the lineup.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Takes three shots off bench Embarba took three shots (two on target) and made an interception in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Embarba was dangerous off the bench on Sunday but it wasn't enough to preserve his side's second-half lead against Villarreal. He has one goal and two assists in his last three appearances, but he's started in just three of his seven La Liga appearances since moving to Almeria.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes two goals to Villarreal Pacheco made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Pacheco made his first start of the season on Sunday, but he will be disappointed in conceding a 94th-minute winner to Nicolas Jackson while his opponents were down to 10 men. Fernando Martinez is likely to return to the XI in goal next weekend.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - Records assist against Villarreal Toure took three shots and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal. He also made three clearances in the match.

Impact Toure set up Gonzalo Melero's opener on Sunday for his first assist of the season, but he now has a direct goal contributions in four consecutive games. He will hope to extend that streak through next weekend's clash against Celta Vigo, which have conceded 20 times in 10 La Liga matches.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Scores goal against Villarreal Melero scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Melero scored his first goal of the season to open the scoring in Sunday's match. He now has a goal and two assists across his last four games from defensive midfield.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houboulang Mendes - Logs first assist with Almeria Mendes assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 win over Girona.

Impact Mendes made a lovely cross to Leo Baptistao in the center of the box for his first assist of the year. With four starts in a row, it looks like the Frenchman will stay in the starting lineup. He has totaled an assist, 14 crosses (three accurate) and six tackles (four won) in the last four matches.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - First goal of season Embarba scored a goal to go on two shots (one on target), seven crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Girona.

Impact Embarba got his first goal of the campaign, and it was goal of the season worthy with a freekick from yards out. Due to his high average of committing fouls, the 30-year-old is not a regular starter. None the less, he is a very skillful player with a goal, 25 crosses (five accurate), 13 corners and 10 tackles (four won) in six appearances with Almeria thus far.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - Scores another goal Toure scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 win over Girona.

Impact Toure has been on fire with his third straight match with a goal. After a slow start to the campaign, it seems like the Frenchman has found his scoring ways. In four matches with Almeria, he has totaled three goals on seven shots (five on target).

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - First goal of campaign Baptistao scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 3-2 win over Girona.

Impact Baptistao got Almeria on the board first with a header into the net early in the match. It has been a frustrating start of the season so far for the Brazilian with injuries (undisclosed) keeping him out of the lineup. He has only started in four out of eight matches and has totaled one goal, six interceptions and nine tackles (five won).

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martos - Returns to training Martos (knee) returned to training Tuesday six months after an initial injury, according to Nico Garcia of AS.

Impact Martos likely still needs a couple of weeks to return to full fitness recovering from his torn ACL, though he may not play much of a role in the squad even when healthy.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Takes three shots versus Betis Ramazani had three shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Ramazani was one of the few Almeria players capable of producing something on the attacking end, generating some dangerous plays from the left flank. But the winger couldn't keep the same level of play after halftime and that led him to be subbed off after 73 minutes. With newcomer Lazaro hoping to get more playing time, Ramazani will need to play at his best whenever given the chance.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Logs another assist versus Betis Melero made an assist, drew three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Melero made his second start of the season and once again delivered, assisting El Bilal Toure for his side's lone goal in the 52nd minute. The midfielder once again played for little more than an hour without any setbacks, looking fully recovered from the hamstring injury that delayed his season debut.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - Scores again versus Betis Toure scored a goal off his lone shot during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Toure was coming off his first goal for Almeria on the previous game and struck again here, converting the lone chance he had to momentarily draw things level at 1-1 in the 52nd minute. The forward, who started in the three of the last four contests, is beginning to play as expected and will try to extend his scoring streak during Thursday's home clash against Girona.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chumi - On bench against Betis Chumi (toe) is in Almeria's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Betis.

Impact Chumi has missed Almeria's last two games coming out of the international break due to a toe issue, but he has recovered now and is back with the squad on the bench for Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houboulang Mendes - Logs four tackles in win Mendes made four tackles (two won) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Mendes has started in two straight games over Alejandro Pozo and Arnau Puigmal after opening the season on the bench. With six tackles made (four won) in that time, Mendes could be in line for a few more starts before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pozo - Makes return off bench Pozo had one shot (zero on goal) and a clearence in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Pozo made his first appearance since Sep 17 due to an injury (undisclosed). There was not much for him to do during the 24 minutes he played in. The 23-year-old has struggled with injuries early in the season that has prevented him to show his full potential. In four starts this season he has totaled 10 crosses, four clearances and three blocks thus far.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - First goal with Almeria Toure scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Toure finally got his first goal since joining Almeria before the end of the first half to give Almeria a 3-0 lead. This was a much-needed goal from the Frenchman after not appearing in the last match. He still needs time to adjust to playing in LaLiga, but look to see Toure start in more game for Almeria this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Tallies an assist in return Melero assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four tackles (two won) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Melero got his first start of the season after missing a few games due to a hamstring injury. He assisted El Bilal Toure's goal following a corner kick attempted. Almeria are happy to get Melero back in shape to help in the defensive midfield. The 28-year-old had seven goals, two assists, 29 tackles (16 won) and 16 chances created in 29 appearances with Levante last season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE