CÁDIZ NEWS

Fali - Active off bench Jimenez put two shots off target and created one chance in 35 minutes of Thursday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact While his typical role is to defend, a red card for the visitors gave Jimenez a chance to attack for most of his time on the pitch against a side a man down. That resulted in him ringing the bar thanks to a curling strike and he was unfortunate not to find the net as well, though it was still worth noting how close Jimenez came to changing the game. Overall, he's started just once in the last seven matches and will hope to return to the lineup against Sevilla.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Scores off bench Perez scored one goal from one shot and created three chances from three crosses (one accurate) in 35 minutes of Thursday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Perez has now scored in each of the last two rounds but was given a chance off the bench so he didn't start four games in two-and-a-half weeks. He and his teammates will need his good form against Sevilla, which have conceded the fewest goals in the league but have let seven in over the last three games.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremías Ledesma - Saves pen, concedes three in loss Ledesma conceded three goals and made four saves (one on a penalty) during Thursday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Ledesma was beaten three times in the first half and still managed to save Iker Muniain's penalty only for Muniain to put away the rebound. With 10 saves made in the last two matches and seven clean sheets in his last 12, Ledesma is still in excellent form and will be a major reason why his side might avoid relegation. Up next is a trip to Sevilla, which have scored nine goals over their last three matches.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oussama Idrissi - Creates four chances in loss Idrissi created four chances from nine crosses (two accurate) during Thursday's 3-2 loss to Athletic.

Impact Idrissi was able to keep up his form over the past month (12 chances created in last six matches) despite not getting the chance to play in the win over Barcelona. With plenty of time until a tough matchup against Sevilla, Idrissi should be able to stay in the lineup against the league's top defense.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Sobrino - Finds net off bench Sobrino scored one goal from four shots (one on goal) in 20 minutes as a substitute during Thursday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Sobrino has been favored as a rotation option or support off the bench for all of 2022 and it's finally started to pay off with two goals as a substitute from his last five appearances. Given that the next round comes against Sevilla, which have conceded the fewest goals in the league, Sobrino may not get much of a chance to contribute even if he plays.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Negredo - Logs assist in loss Negredo provided one assist from three chances created and took 10 shots (three on goal) during Thursday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Negredo set a season high for shots taken by some distance but his biggest contribution ended up being a pass to Ruben Sobrino to bring the difference to one goal. For Negredo, who's only scored once in the last seven matches but put 12 shots on target, the next match against the league's best defense in Sevilla could prove challenging.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Alejo - Impresses in loss Alejo created six chances from 18 crosses (eight accurate) and put one shot on target during Thursday's 3-2 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Alejo showed no fear of an opponent higher up the table and nearly dragged his team to an equalizer. It helped Alejo and some of his teammates that Mikel Vesga picked up a red card for the visitors, but this was still a performance in which Alejo wasn't likely to be slowed down until the final whistle. Up next is a trip to Sevilla, which have conceded the fewest goals in the league.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hernandez - Keeps clean sheet in win Hernandez kept a clean sheet with four clearances made and conceded a yellow card during Monday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Hernandez only just joined the starting lineup in February, but he's helped his side to seven clean sheets in 11 games, which is an impressive run despite a mostly soft schedule until now. Should they keep up the pace, Hernandez will next face two stronger opponents in Athletic Club and Sevilla.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremías Ledesma - Keeps clean sheet against Barcelona Ledesma kept a clean sheet with six saves made during Monday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Ledesma has kept an impressive seven clean sheets in his last 11 matches and once again secured a result against a top side, just as he did last season against Barcelona (draw) and Real Madrid (win). Given his solid form, an upcoming match against an out-of-sorts Athletic Club could give him further chances to bolster his record.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Parra Artal - Starts in win Parra won one-of-two tackles and made five clearances during 76 minutes of Monday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Parra made his first start of the season and did exceptionally well against a strong Barca attack. As he grows into a larger role with the first team, Parra could be another useful fullback option from his club.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Busy in win Espino logged three inaccurate crosses, won two-of-five tackles and kept a clean sheet during Monday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Espino played a key role in his team securing their fourth clean sheet in the last six matches, during which he's started each game and recorded 21 total tackles. When next facing Athletic Club, Espino will face a team that's scored just 36 times in 32 games.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Scores winner against Barcelona Perez scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Monday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Perez kept his club to their impressive run of getting results against big sides and just managing to avoid relegation, if a few more games go their way. Team goals aside, Perez has recorded one assist from 15 crosses and scored once in the last four matches. This could translate well against Athletic Club, which have struggled lately.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Varazdat Haroyan - Undergoes surgery Haroyan has undergone a successful operation on his forearm.

Impact Haroyan injured his forearm during the March international window, and it's possible his season is over after undergoing surgery. He scored a goal and kept three clean sheets in 17 appearances (16 starts) in his first La Liga campaign with Cadiz.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tomás Alarcon - Dealing with thigh injury Alarcon (thigh) will be questionable for Monday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Alarcon has missed a few games with a thigh injury, and there is still no official word on when he'll be ready to return.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Suspended against Barcelona Alcaraz will miss Monday's clash against Barcelona with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Alcaraz picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat to Betis, meaning he will be suspended for Monday's game. Alex, Jens Jonsson or Tomas Alarcon (thigh) if fit could all replace him in midfield for the game.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremías Ledesma - Concedes two late goals in loss Ledesma made zero saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Ledesma looked on his way to a fifth clean sheet over the last six matches but everything fell apart for him during the final 15 minutes as Cristian Tello made it 1-1 for Betis in the 78th minute and then Borja Iglesias sealed the 2-1 final score from the penalty spot in the 85th. The fact that the goalkeeper didn't make a single save before just ruined even more his fantasy output. Ledesma will have another complicated misson on Apr. 18 as his side visits red-hot Barcelona.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oussama Idrissi - Takes three shots in loss Idrissi had three off-target shots, created two chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and made three tackles (one won) during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Idrissi was one of Cadiz's few positives on the offensive end, being involved in several dangerous plays but anything he produced could be converted into goals. However, other than the brilliant Mar. 6 effort against Rayo Vallecano, where he added a goal and an assist, the winger couldn't appear on the scoresheet in any other game this season. Up next for Idrissi is Apr. 18 visit to Barcelona.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Commits decisive penalty in loss Alcaraz had three shots (two on target), made three tackles (two won) and one clearance, committed five fouls, including a penalty, and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-...

Impact Alcaraz made a decent job on both sides of the pitch but ended up as the villain for Cadiz and he accidentally kicked Borja Iglesias when trying to clear the ball inside his own box. With VAR help, the referee confirmed the penalty and the same Iglesias stepped up to convert it and give the opposition a 2-1 win. Alcaraz will try to bounce back during Apr. 18 visit to Barcelona.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Alejo - Scores in loss Alejo scored a goal off his lone shot, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made four tackles (three won), three clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss agai...

Impact Alejo benefited from a huge defensive giveaway to open the scoring for Cadiz in the 58th minute. This goal crowned one of the best performance of the season for the winger, who provided great defensive support and tenacity while he was on the pitch. With two goals and two assists over 15 appearances (eight starts) this season, Alejo will try to keep it up during Apr. 18 visit to Barcelona.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremías Ledesma - Adds another clean sheet Ledesma picked up another clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Valencia.

Impact Ledesma saved one shot and did not allow a goal in Sunday's draw. Sunday's clean sheet marked his second consecutive game without allowing a goal and was his eighth of the season.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Mari - Sent off against Valencia Mari was shown a red card in the 95th minute of Sunday's draw against Valencia, following a foul on Carlos Soler for his second booking of the match.

Impact Mari had only subbed into Sunday's game in the 81st minute, and he managed to get booked twice in the space of about 15 minutes. He will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Betis, but he hasn't started in La Liga since last season.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Negredo - Extends contract with Cadiz Negredo has signed a one-year contract extension with Cadiz, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Negredo has scored 17 goals in 66 appearances in all competitions since joining Cadiz in August 2020, including six goals and 18 Liga Liga starts this campaign. The 36-year-old has now signed on with the club through the 2022/23 season.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Varazdat Haroyan - Comes off injured during internationals Haroyan was subbed out of Armenia's friendly defeat against Norway on Tuesday in the 69th minute after suffering a forearm injury.

Impact Haroyan will undergo tests this week to discover the severity of his forearm injury. Cadiz plays Valencia on Sunday, but Haroyan hasn't started in La Liga since Feb. 5.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Logs assist off bench Perez logged one assist across 28 minutes during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Villarreal.

Impact Perez logged his second assist across the 2021-22 La Liga. The forward's recent goal contribution indicates he could remain valuable in spite of falling from favor to Cadiz manager Sergio, who prefers starting strikers Alvaro Negredo and Choco Lozano together.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE