CÁDIZ NEWS

Brian Ocampo - Not in the squad Ocampo (knee) is out for Monday's match against Valencia.

Impact Ocampo is still not fit to return as he remains on the sidelines for another match. The attacker has been participating in training over the past week and should be ready to return anytime, but when he does return, expect him to only be an option off the bench, as he will have to earn his time back.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - On the bench against Valencia Marti is on the bench for Monday's contest against Valencia.

Impact Marti will be making his return to the team sheet after spending the last match on the sidelines with a strain. He has been a normal starter for the club this season and should return to his starting spot next match after getting up to full speed off of the bench.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Ocampo - Continuing to train with team Ocampo (knee) joined the first-team for Tuesday's training session in the lead-up to a clash with Valencia on Monday.

Impact Ocampo has reportedly been training with the squad for about a month but still has yet to get back into the squad. At this point, even if he does break into the match-day group, the forward figures to be held in reserve as a bench option and will likely be hard-pressed to make more than a handful of starts this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Picks up fifth booking Alcaraz will be suspended versus Valencia on Oct. 23 due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Alcaraz has started all nine matches for the club this season but will now have to watch from the sidelines due to his one-match ban. Both Ruben Sobrino and Rominigue Kouame could be in contention to replace Alcaraz in the starting XI. For his part, Alcaraz has registered nine shots (one on target), five crosses (one accurate) and 19 tackles this season and should be a lock to reclaim a spot in the starting XI following his suspension.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Hernandez - Delivers nine crosses in defeat Javi Hernandez registered three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Girona.

Impact Hernandez equaled his season-best by delivering nine crosses, with a record four of them being accurate this season. While the left-back also took a season-high three shots, unfortunately, none hit the target.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Concedes once in defeat Jeremias Ledesma made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Girona.

Impact Ledesma was beaten once in the 59th minute from a shot on the edge of the box. Aside from the goal allowed, the goalkeeper fared well as he recorded four saves, and has now registered four or more saves in the past five games. Next, he'll face off against Valencia, a team that has scored 10 goals in nine games.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Machis - Sent off in defeat Machis was sent off with a straight red card in the 10th minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Girona. He recorded no stats before his removal.

Impact Machis was shown a straight red card in the 10th minute of the game after he misplayed a ball and got the opposing player on the hand. He will now miss the upcoming match against Valencia.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fali - Starting against Girona Fali (thigh) is in the starting lineup to face Girona Saturday.

Impact Fali came off early in the past game but managed to shake off his muscular ailment and won't need to miss time. He has recorded 17 clearances, seven tackles, and five interceptions in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hernandez - Suffers injury relapse Hernandez -- who was unavailable against Atletico Madrid on Saturday -- is facing a 2-4 week absence due to a knee injury. Manager Sergio Gonzalez told reporters Friday, "Luis Hern...

Impact Prior to his absence, Hernandez had started all but one of his seven appearances for the club in which he went the full 90 minutes each time. For the season, the central defender has one goal on one shot, 21 clearances and five interceptions. While Hernandez is on the shelf, Jorge Mere should continue filling the central defensive role.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Unavailable against Girona Marti will not be an option versus Girona on Saturday. Manager Sergio Gonzalez told reporters, "If the game were next week he would already be there, but it is a seven or ten day i...

Impact While Marti won't be available against Girona, he certainly appears to be an option coming out of the upcoming international break based on the manager's comments. In Saturday's clash with Atletico Madrid, the forward scored his first goal of the season before being subbed off at halftime. Maxi Gomez should be in line for a spot in the starting XI with Marti sidelined.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fede San Emeterio - Remains shelved Saturday Fede (knee) will not be an option against Girona on Saturday.

Impact Fede last was on the pitch for the club Aug. 26 versus Almeria when he made a one-minute cameo appearance. Given his extended layoff, the midfielder will likely have to settle for a spot on the bench whenever he is cleared to rejoin the squad.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fali - Back in squad Fali (thigh) was called up ahead of Saturday's clash with Girona.

Impact Fali was a doubt after coming off in the 35th minute against Atletico Madrid on Saturday but appears to be no worse for the wear. With the defender in the squad, he should be a near-lock to maintain his place in the center of the backline where he has made all eight starts for the club this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Ramos - Assists against Atletico Madrid Ramos assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Ramos set up the opener for Lucas Pires in the 12th minute. He missed two headed attempts in the 57th and the 79th minute. He completed a dribble and also made four tackles and one clearance. He has now scored twice and assisted once this season in eight appearances (seven starts).

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Scores against Atletico Madrid Marti scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.

Impact Marti scored in the 27th minute to double Cadiz's advantage. He also recorded one interception. He has started seven of eight games this season and this was his first goal involvement of the season. He has taken a total of 12 shots this season. He was replaced by Gonzalo Escalante at halftime.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Pires - Scores opener against Atletico Pires scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pires netted the opener in the 12th minute assisted by Chris Ramos. He completed one dribble and also made one tackle. This was his first start of the season and also his very first goal involvement of the season. He has only made a total of three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Concedes thrice to Atletico Madrid Jeremias Ledesma recorded six saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Ledesma valiantly made six saves and two clearances but conceded twice to Angel Correa and once to Nahuel Molina. He has made 34 saves in eight games this season and has kept clean sheets against Rayo Vallecano and Alaves.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fali - Departs with apparent injury Fali departed Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid with an apparent thigh injury.

Impact Fali had some bumps on his thigh and was unable to continue. Further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury, and he should be considered as a doubt to face Girona next Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fali - Registers four clearances in draw Fali Jimenez recorded two tackles (one won) and four clearances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Jimenez recorded his second clean sheet of the season, recording four clearances while doing so. The defender also added in two tackles, and has now won a tackle in every game this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Alejo - Delivers nine crosses in draw Alejo generated nine crosses (two accurate) and one tackle in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Alejo requaled his season-high with nine crosses sent in against Rayo Vallecano. However, only two of those crosses were accurate. The midfielder has also failed to create a chance in any game this season and has only taken one shot.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Secures clean sheet in draw Jeremias Ledesma had four saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Ledesma registered his second clean sheet of the season against Rayo Vallecano in an impressive performance that saw him record four saves. Perhaps his most impressive save occurred in the 80th minute when he dove and prevented a shot from Isi Palazon from going in. Next, the goalkeeper will face off against Atletico Madrid, a team that scored three goals against Real Madrid in their previous match.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex - Left out Wednesday Alex will not be in the squad versus Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

Impact Alex has made just one start this season, so his absence may not impact the starting XI but has played in all but one of the club's first six matches. In those outings, the midfielder has registered three crosses (one accurate), two clearances and one corner in a combined 114 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fede San Emeterio - Sidelined Wednesday Fede -- who was unavailable against Betis on Sunday -- will remain shelved for Wednesday's clash with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Between injuries and his suspension, Fede has made just three appearances (two starts) to open the season, which includes a one-minute cameo. In his stead, Gonzalo Escalante has started four straight and may displace Fede from the starting XI even once healthy.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Called up Wednesday Sergi (groin) will be in the squad for Wednesday's clash with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sergi could be in line to log his first minutes of the season Wednesday, though it seems unlikely he would jump right into the starting XI. Still, with their next match coming against Atletico Madrid on Sunday, the forward could be pressed into service in one of those contests in order to rotate the squad. Once up to full fitness, Sergi should be in contention on a weekly basis after starting 14 of his 17 appearances for the club last season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Hernandez - Registers most crosses in the game Javi Hernandez registered seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.

Impact Hernandez registered the most crosses in the match alongside Isco. He also made three tackles and one clearance. He has not recorded any goal involvements after assisting on the opening day against Alaves. He has started all six games this season and has made 14 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE