CÁDIZ NEWS

Ivan Alejo - Out due to injury Alejo will miss Wednesday's match against Betis due to injury, according to Portal Cadista.

Impact Alejo had started in seven straight games before this news, which rules him out of at least one match. Brian Ocampo or Theo Bongonda could return to the starting lineup in Alejo's spot on the right flank. With five chances created from 37 crosses, Alejo hasn't offered tremendous production.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Carcelén - Trains with teammates Iza participated in Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's match against Real Betis, according to Portal Cadista.

Impact Iza departed after 60 minutes of Saturday's match against Girona due to a suspected injury but it appears he's likely to be available in the upcoming midweek matchup. Were he to miss out, Joseba Zaldua would take Iza's place at left-back after subbing in during Saturday's contest.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Takes two shots in draw Alcaraz took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Girona. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Alcaraz has taken at least one shot in all five of his La Liga appearances this season since recovering from a knee injury in September. He has started three consecutive games in Cadiz's midfield.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Concedes goal to Girona Ledesma made five saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Girona.

Impact Ledesma was only beaten by a Cristhian Stuani penalty strike 12 minutes into stoppage time on Saturday, robbing him of a third clean sheet of the season. He's been very busy in goal this season, averaging 4.6 saves and 1.9 goals allowed per game in La Liga. Next up is Wednesday's clash against fourth-placed Betis.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Negredo - Records assist in draw Negredo took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Girona. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Negredo set up Alex's opening goal just after halftime on Saturday, and he's now started three games in a row for Cadiz. The 37-year-old is of course likely to see plenty of rotation with Lucas Perez and Choco Lozano up front, but he can still do a job when called upon.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex - Scores goal against Girona Alex scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Girona. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Alex made just his third start of the season on Saturday, and his first alongside Alvaro Negredo in the front-two. He rewarded the manager's faith by scoring the opening goal in the first minute of the second half.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Carcelén - Comes off injured against Girona Iza was subbed out of Saturday's draw against Girona in the 60th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Iza has started three of Cadiz's last four games at right-back since recovering from a muscular injury in September, but he will be questionable for Wednesday's clash against Betis after getting injured on Saturday. Joseba Zaldua would get the start if Iza isn't able to go.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tomás Alarcon - Not in squad Alarcon missed out on the team sheet for Saturday's match at Girona.

Impact Alarcon won't be available for a third straight game, and it appears he's still healthy but out of favor. As a result, Fede and Ruben Alcaraz should continue in their midfield partnership for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Gimenez - Out Saturday Gimenez will miss out on Saturday's match against Girona, according to Portal Cadista.

Impact Gimenez has made just one appearance this season and otherwise rid the bench so his absence shouldn't be too impactful.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Four saves, two goals allowed Ledesma logged four saves but conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw against Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Ledesma averaged 4.3 saves across his last seven games played. However, he allowed multiple goals five times. Ledesma will try to maintain a clean sheet during Cadiz's next game Sunday at Girona.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Records assist Espino logged one assist during a 2-2 draw against Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Espino logged one accurate cross, which was aimed low yet sufficient enough for teammate Lucas Perez to score. The assist is Espino's first since March 11 earlier this year.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Goal as substitute Perez scored one goal across 26 minutes during a 2-2 draw against Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Alvaro Negredo and Ruben Sobrino were the Cadiz team's preferred strikers during each of its last two games played. Fortunately for Perez, he played because both teammates could not score. He took advantage of the opportunity to log his first Cadiz goal.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Víctor Chust - Goal redeems defense Chust scored one goal during a 2-2 draw against Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Chust's goal compensated for the multiple he and Cadiz allowed to Espanyol. Chust helped his team maintain a clean sheet during each of its previous two games played.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hernandez - Makes four clearances Hernandez recorded four clearances with two blocks in Saturday's 0-0 tie to Villarreal.

Impact Hernandez has been Cadiz' most consistent player this season with already 25 clearances, 10 blocks and six interceptions so far on the campaign. He has also helped the team gain two clean sheets in a row with a total of nine clearances and four blocks in that span. This gives the Spaniard an average of 1.4 blocks and 3.5 clearances a match.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Negredo - Three tackles on day Negredo had three tackles (three won) and no shots in Saturday's 0-0 tie against Villarreal.

Impact Negredo got the start after scoring the team's first goal of the season last match. He struggled all game and failed to record a single shot. In the two games the 37-year-old started in, he has only recorded two shots (one on target). Cadiz may revert back to starting Lucas Perez after Negredo's abysmal performance on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Carcelén - Sent off in draw Iza had four interceptions and three tackles (one won) and was shown a red card in Saturday's 0-0 tie to Villarreal.

Impact Iza had a season high of interceptions, however was giving a straight red car for pulling the jersey of Arnaut Danjuma. It is his first career straight red card and will miss next the match against Espanyol on Oct 9. The Spaniard has started the last two games since coming back from injury (muscular) and has so far recorded four interceptions, eight tackles (four won) and four clearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Another superb performance Jeremias Ledesma registered seven saves and a clearance in Saturday's 0-0 tie versus Villarreal.

Impact Ledesma had a season-high on saves on what was his best performance so far this campaign. He has now recorded his second clean sheet in a row after allowing 14 goals in his previous six matches. The 29-year-old looks to keep this good run going with a visit from Espanyol on Oct 9 who have scored seven goals in the last six matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Starting versus Villarreal Alcaraz (knock) is in the XI to face Villarreal Saturday.

Impact Alcaraz suffered a small problem during the break, but it will not cost him time. He has posted three off-target shots and two tackles in three appearances (one start).

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Mbaye - Won't play Saturday Mbaye will miss Saturday's match against Villarreal due to a hamstring issue, according to manager Sergio Gonzalez via Portal Cadista.

Impact Mbaye has started just once this season and otherwise made the bench three times. Given that he's mostly a backup to Luis Hernandez and Victor Chust, Mbaye is unlikely to play with consistency.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Choco Lozano - Available Saturday Lozano (undisclosed) made the squad list for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Lozano will hope to return to the starting lineup after missing two games before the international break. Should that happen, Lozano would support Lucas Perez in the attack as Alvaro Negredo seldom starts week-to-week.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fali - Available for selection Jimenez (undisclosed) made the squad list for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Jimenez hasn't played in three straight games, two of which he spent on the bench. He could just be falling out of favor after starting three consecutive matches to open the season, so Luis Hernandez and Victor Chust are names to look for in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - In squad list Alcaraz made the squad list for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Alcaraz had taken a knock during the international break in a friendly but remains an option for selection. He's made just two appearances off the bench this season and will hope to work his way into the starting lineup soon. In the meantime, Ivan Alejo and Brian Ocampo are the top options on the wings.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Choco Lozano - Returns to training Lozano (undisclosed) returned to training during Thursday's session, according to Portal Cadista.

Impact Lozano missed two matches before the international break but has since returned to training without issue. After starting in the first four matches of the season, he'll hope to return to his partnership with Lucas Perez in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garrido - Close to announcing retirement Garrido is close to retiring due to a series of issues with his knee, club president Manuel Vizcaino told El Desmarque on Tuesday.

Impact Garrido hasn't been a regular option since 2020, and even then he only racked up seven starts in 23 appearances. As a result, retiring to preserve his health could be a prudent decision.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Picks up injury in friendly Alcaraz suffered an undisclosed injury while playing in an unofficial friendly, according to club president Manuel Vizcaino via El Desmarque.

Impact Alcaraz has only played twice this season just before the international break and now his status will be in question for Saturday's match against Villarreal. Ivan Alejo and Brian Ocampo can help fill out the wings with Alcaraz not fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE