Almería Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Luis Maximiano - Concedes three goals Maximiano had three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Maximiano conceded three goals for the second time across his last four appearances. However, he could perhaps be forgiven a bit, considering three of them were against the La Liga's top-three teams. Almeria's schedule is expected to be easier moving forward, beginning with a home matchup Friday scheduled against Deportivo Alaves.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Montes - Out against Real Madrid Montes (bruise) is not in the squad to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Montes misses out on Sunday's match after leaving early a week ago against Girona with an injury. The defender is replaced in the starting XI by Kaiky.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aleksandar Radovanovic - Loaned to Almeria Radovanovic has been loaned to Alemria from Belgian side KV Kortrijk, his new club announced Saturday.

Impact Radovanovic will be spending the final half of the 2023/24 campaign with Almeria, having been loaned from KV Kortrijk on Saturday. This will be the defender's second loan spell in the past year, having spent half a season with Austin FC in the MLS as well. He is likely to have a decent role while in Spain but shouldn't be considered a regular starter coming into the club, as he will have to work his way up in the depth chart before getting that option. He will return to Belgium on June 30 after the conclusion of the season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Kone - Training on grass Wednesday Kone (ankle) was viewed back on the training pitch Wednesday, only running in his return to practice ahead of Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Kone is finally back on the training pitch after undergoing ankle surgery in mid-October. However, he was only running on Wednesday, having yet to be upgraded to work with a ball. The forward looks to be getting closer to a return but is still most likely a decent ways away from that day, as he isn't expected to return until sometime in March. He will hope to have a speedy rehabilitation from this point on, as the forward only played in nine matches before encountering the ankle issue.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Spanish league leader Girona held to 0-0 draw at last-place Almeria

Girona has been held by last-place Almeria to a 0-0 draw in the Spanish league and missed a chance to open a bigger gap over Real Madrid while its rival played in the Spanish Super...

JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cesar Montes - Taken off with injury Cesar Montes had two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Girona. He was also subbed off due to injury in the 84th minute, per Fox Sports MX.

Impact Montes had started his last six matches in a row for Almeria, recording 28 clearances in that span. With this new injury, he will be listed as questionable for Sunday's match against first place Real Madrid.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Six crosses in Sunday's draw Embarba had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Girona.

Impact Embarba had a productive match Sunday as he recorded six crosses for the eighth time this season and created three chances for the fifth time the season. He still has not recorded a goal contribution this season, but his consistent production of crosses and chances created shows that one may not be far away.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Seven shots in Sunday's draw Arribas had seven shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Girona.

Impact Arribas took a season-high seven shots in Sunday's goalless draw, an impressive feat versus a side currently on top of the league table. While he did not find the back of the net, he proved once again that he can consistently find himself in positions to score. He was subbed off in the 84th minute for Kaiky.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Keeps clean sheet Sunday Maximiano registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Girona.

Impact Maximiano kept his third clean sheet of the season in Sunday's draw, all of which have come in his last seven starts. His defense did well to shut down the league's most prolific attack, only allowing two shots on target through the 90 minutes. He faces another very difficult matchup Sunday at Real Madrid, a side which has scored 40 goals in 19 league matches this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Shown fifth yellow Sunday Baptistao was given a yellow card in the 21st minute of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Girona, his fifth of the season which results in a one-match suspension.

Impact Baptistao will miss Sunday's trip to Real Madrid after picking up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's draw with Girona. He had a solid match outside of the booking as he took four shots and created two chances. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he intercepted two passes in his full 90 minutes.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Fit for Girona contest Melero (calf) is an option for Sunday's game against Girona.

Impact Melero has recovered from a calf injury that sidelined him for the past two matches and will begin on the bench. He has totaled three tackles (all won), four clearances, and one interception in his last five appearances (two starts). Lucas Robertone and Dion Lopy are starting in the midfield.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Good to go for Girona game Suarez (leg) is on the bench for Sunday's fixture versus Girona.

Impact Suarez has been ramping up this week and will return after missing three months due to a fibula fracture. He was a regular at the beginning of the season, registering four goals, 31 shots (12 on target), and five chances in eight starts.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill Pages - Will start against Girona Pubill (knee) is getting the start Sunday versus Girona.

Impact Pubill had a scare earlier in practice in the week, but he won't be back on the mend because of a new knee injury and will stay in the XI. He has appeared five times so far, logging four chances created, 12 crosses (two accurate), and 15 tackles.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Svidersky - Appeared on bench Svidersky (knee) was an option on the bench during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Svidersky missed the second half of the 2023 season after tearing his ACL. He will likely not get any starts until he is back to full form while also gaining more experience in the league as he looks to make his LA Liga debut for the team.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Houboulang Mendes - Summoned for AFCON Mendes was called up for AFCON and will miss most of January.

Impact Mendes was summoned by Guinea-Bissau for AFCON. The defender hasn't been a major contributor in the starting XI and his absence isn't likely to change much going forward for the first team.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Iddrisu Baba - Called up by Ghana Baba was called up for Ghana for the 2023 AFCON and will miss most of January.

Impact Baba was another option called up for AFCON, pushing him on the sideline for January. Lucas Robertone should be in line for some more minutes with Baba left out of the team. Baba could return as soon as the end of January depending on how far Ghana make it.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Spotted in training Monday Suarez (leg) was spotted in Monday's training session, Antonio Martinez of MARCA reports.

Impact Suarez took part in Monday's training session and even bagged a few goals, but whether he's ready to participate in a competitive match remains to be seen. He should be considered questionable to face Girona on Sunday, but Almeria could use him upfront due to their injuries in the attacking line in 2023/24.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill Pages - Picks up injury in training Pubill picked up an apparent knee injury during Monday's training session, Antonio Martinez of MARCA reports.

Impact Pubill was seen grabbing his left knee, the same one in which he had a procedure last year, during Monday's training session, though no tests have been taken to see the extent of the potential injury. At least for now, he should be considered questionable to face Girona on Sunday, but his potential absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Akieme - Crosses twice Thursday Akieme crossed twice accurately and created a chance during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Akieme was a part of the Almeria back line that conceded one goal in Thursday's defeat. The fullback has crossed 11 times and created three chances across his last five starts, but doesn't have a goal involvement since September.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes once in loss Maximiano allowed a goal while making a save during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Maximiano conceded the lone goal of the match in the 27th minute as Almeria dropped all three points Thursday. The keeper has now allowed 34 goals in 16 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 51.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Milovanovic - Back with team Marezi (knee) is available on the bench for Thursday's clash with Osasuna.

Impact Marezi is back as expected after missing the last sox matches with a knee injury. He will remain a bench option for the team until he improves his fitness.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill Pages - Makes surprise start Pubill (knee) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match verses Osasuna.

Impact Pubill made a surprise return to the lineup as he was not scheduled to return for another month with a knee injury. He had been out since September, making just four starts in five appearances prior to his injury.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Milovanovic - Called up for Thursday Milovanovic (knee) is on the team sheet and is expected to be an option for Thursday's match against Osasuna, according to manager Gaizka Garitano per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Milovanovic has struggled with injuries and fitness all season, appearing just twice this season. This could see the forward remain a bench option for the team, playing in just four games for Almeria since 2022.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Scores versus Barcelona Gonzalez scored a goal off his lone shot during Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Gonzalez didn't have the defensive numbers he's used too put up but more than made up for that on the attacking end as he benefited from a huge mistake from the opposing goalkeeper to slot the ball into the empty net and temporarily make it 2-2 in the 71st minute. This was the first goal of the season for the center-back, who will need more help to prevent rivals from scoring so much during the second half of the campaign.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Spanish league leader Girona held to 0-0 draw at last-place Almeria