ALMERÍA NEWS

Sergio Arribas - Assists on late goal Arribas assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Arribas entered the match in the 84th minute and quickly made an impact by setting up Marezi for a header that found the back of the net late in second half extra time. This marked the third consecutive game where Arribas entered as a sub, after 13 consecutive starts. It also marked his second assist in the last four games.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Viera - Assists once in draw Viera assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Viera helped his squad open the scoring, as he set up Adri Embarba for a shot from the left side of the box in the 38th minute of play. It marked the second assist in the last three games for Viera, while he also tied a season high with four chances created in the match. Additionally, this marked the third time in the last four games where he topped 30 completed passes.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Milovanovic - Nets late equalizer Milovanovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Milovanovic saw his first action after two games on the sideline, and although he entered as a sub in the 88th minute, he managed to make a critical impact by scoring the tying goal late in second half extra time. The goal marked his first in nine appearances on the season, but it also marked the third consecutive appearance where he recorded a shot.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Nets first of season Embarba scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Embarba got to work early, landing his first shot on target in just the third minute of play. He kept up with the attack and finally broke through for his first goal in 26 appearances on the season, as he fired a shot from the left side of the box to find the back of the net in the 38th minute of play. His four shots in the match stand as a new season high, while this also marked his 11th game this season with at least two chances created.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes two in draw Maximiano made four saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Maximiano conceded two goals for the second time in the last three games. He also recorded at least four saves for the fifth consecutive outing. Up next for Almeria is a match against Las Palmas on Sunday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dion Lopy - Picks up fifth yellow card Lopy will be suspended for Sunday's match against Las Palmas, as he received his fifth yellow card of the season against Sevilla on Monday.

Impact Lopy is one of two states Almeria will have to do without this week, as he is suspended following his yellow card against Sevilla. This will leave Lucas Robertone to most likely move back into the starting XI or for Gonzalo Melero to get his first start in some time in place of Lopy. He will next be available again after the international break against Osasuna on March 30.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Banned for Las Palmas match Gonzalez will be suspended for Sunday's match against Las Palmas, as he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Sevilla on Monday.

Impact Almeria will have to do without their most capped player this season on Sunday, as Gonzalez has picked up his fifth yellow card, leading to a ban. This will most likely cause Chumi to find the starting XI again, filling in for Gonzalez at center-back. He will only be suspended one match and will be available again to face Osasuna on March 30.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Langa - Available again Langa is once again available, as he is no longer suspended following his straight red card.

Impact Langa will be in the selection pool for Sunday's match against Las Palmas, as he served his one-match ban against Sevilla on Monday. The defender will now hope to earn back the starting spot at left-back, as before the suspension, he had started in the past three matches after just joining the club at the start of February.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Almeria's misery extends to record winless run of 28 games after Sevilla draw

Almeria remains the only team in Europe's top five leagues without a win this season after it threw away a 1-0 lead and drew at home to Sevilla 2-2 in La Liga

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luka Romero - Starting through bruise Romero (face) is in the starting XI for Monday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Romero is back in the starting XI, as expected, after being diagnosed with a bruised face. Even if the injury had been a broken bone of some sort he likely could have played through the injury with a protective mask. With only a bruise Romero's availability should be expected to be at full capacity.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Back on bench Baptistao (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Baptistao came off with an ankle injury against Celta Vigo but is now back on the bench for Monday's match with Sevilla. The forward wasn't deemed fit enough for the starting XI, with Choco Lozano instead getting the first team nod.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Romero - Suffering from face bruise Romero suffered a face impact from Marc Pubill's foot and is questionable for Monday's clash versus Sevilla, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Romero was taken off at halftime after a face injury. It does not look like he suffered any concussion, but is dealing with significant amount of bruising. He's only started two of the last four games after having been just a depth option since his loan move from AC Milan.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - End's Friday match hurt Baptistao suffered a sprained ankle during Friday's loss to Celta Vigo as he continued to be asset, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Baptistao is a heavy doubt for Monday's match versus Sevilla after picking up an ankle injury late Friday. He's yet to start a game since Feb 3, having previously started the last 14 appearances, recording four goals in that span. The forward has been replaced by Choco Lozano up top since joining the side from Getafe on loan.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Six tackles on Saturday Robertone registered six tackles (three won), two clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Robertone made the most successful tackles (six) in the match. It was the most tackles the 26-year-old made this season. Not only that Robertone also made a couple of clearances for the first time in this campaign.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Five saves in 1-0 defeat Maximiano registered five saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact For the third consecutive fixture, Maximiano made five or more saves. Interestingly, he failed to keep a clean sheet in all those matches. Maximiano now has 78 saves this season, the eighth-most in the competition.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Almeria loses to Celta Vigo and winless run hits 30 games in Spain

Almeria’s record winless run has increased to 30 games following a 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo in La Liga

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruno Langa - Sent off Friday Langa was shown a straight red card and sent off during Friday's clash with Celta Vigo.

Impact Langa will miss at least one match and potentially more depending if the foul is deemed serious enough. Langa was making his third start in a row at left-back before the sending off. Alex Centelles could slot into the starting XI while Langa is sidelined via suspension.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Romero - Stretchered off Romero (undisclosed) was stretchered off during Friday's clash with Celta Vigo.

Impact Romero had to be stretchered off during Friday's clash due to a collision. The forward will hope the injury isn't as severe as it seems to be, with his first chance to return coming after an extended break for a March 11 clash with Sevilla.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Kone - Completes portions of training Kone (ankle) was a partial participant in Tuesday's training session.

Impact The fact that Kone is yet to train in full makes him a long shot to make the squad against Celta Vigo on Friday but perhaps he'll be ready to face Sevilla on March 11 given the extra days to recover. The forward has been out of action since Oct. 6 against Athletico Madrid, a stretch of 17 La Liga contests. Even prior to getting hurt, Kone featured primarily as a substitute option and figures to remain in that role once cleared to play.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Viera - Sets up goal against Atletico Madrid Viera assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Viera set up a goal for Luka Romero in the 64th minute with a chipped pass. He also managed to create two chances. He has played only two games for the club as he recently joined Almeria on a free transfer.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill Pages - Assists goal against Atletico Madrid Pubill assisted once to go with six crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pubill set up the equalizer for Luka Romero in the 27th minute. He recorded the most crosses in the game, completed five dribbles and also recorded two tackles and two clearances but was dribbled past twice in key areas. He now has recorded two goal involvements in two consecutive games.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Romero - Scores brace against Atletico Madrid Romero scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Romero's first start for the club began on an extremely positive note as he scored stunning goals in the 27th and 64th minute. He also completed two dribbles and recorded a clearance. Performances like this will help his development as he is on loan from AC MIlan.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes two against Atletico Madrid Maximiano had seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Maximiano secured Almeria a point as he recorded seven crucial saves and a clearance. He has had a decent run of performances, as he recorded 17 saves in the last three games and had also secured a clean sheet against Athletic Club.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Montes - Finds bench against Atletico Montes (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Montes is back with the team after missing the club's past two contests due to a lingering knee issue. The defender lines up on the bench Saturday but should be expected to return to his normal starting spot next week, as before his injury, he started in eight of the club's last nine contests.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE