Impact Juanmi made his return to league after making his team debut with Cadiz. He will look to retain a bigger role with the team after only coming off the bench Sunday.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
CÁDIZ 4-5-6 · 16TH IN LALIGA 2
4-5-6 · 16TH IN LALIGA 2
Next Match vs Granada (A) · Sat 3:15PM
Jimenez Juanmi - Makes team debut Juanmi recorded three passes in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Villarreal.
Jeremias Ledesma - Four saves in clean sheet Ledesma registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Villarreal.
Impact Ledesma recorded his second straight clean sheet to give him four on the season. He's conceded seven goals in the last five games, totaling 13 saves in that span. The keeper will face off against Real Betis for the next clash on Friday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Hernandez - Undergoes season ending surgery Hernandez underwent surgery on his knee that will leave him out for the next few months, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
Impact Hernandez' struggled with a knee injury all season has resulted in season ending surgery. He was only able to make nine appearances all campaign, eight of them coming as starts. The defender has been a regular starter for the team since the 2021/22 season, totaling 58 starts in 60 appearances over a span on three years.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Fali - Set to return Friday Fali completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Betis on Friday.
Impact The veteran defender was suspended to face Villarreal for yellow-card accumulation for the second time this season. He is eligible to face Real Betis on Friday, and it wouldn't be surprising if he moves to the starting lineup right away. He's been part of the XI in each of his 21 previous league outings.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Alcaraz - Back from suspension Alcaraz completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Betis on Friday.
Impact Alcaraz missed the scoreless draw against Villarreal this past weekend, but the central midfielder should return to the starting lineup right away. He's been part of the starting XI in each of his 21 appearances during the current campaign.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Darwin Machis - Fit for bench role Machis (hamstring) is in the squad to face Villarreal on Sunday.
Impact Machis has missed the last three matches, but did start his last match prior to the injury. The attacker hasn't found his way onto the scoresheet since October.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Darwin Machis - Game-time call Sunday Machis (hamstring) will be a game-time call for Sunday's match at Villarreal, manager Mauricio Pellegrino told media during his pre-match press conference Friday. "I'd love to take...
Impact Machis has missed the last three matches due to a nagging hamstring problem, and while he remains a game-time call, the medical staff will have the final saying regarding his availability. The Venezuela international has started in 10 of his 15 league appearances this season, racking up three goals.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Jimenez Juanmi - Sent back to Spain Juanmi is returning to Spain as he has been sent on loan to Cadiz from Real Betis after spending the first half of the season with Saudi Pro League side Al-Riyadh.
Impact Juanmi did a fine job with Al-Riyadh early in the season, making 17 appearances in all competitions, recording a goal and two assists while averaging about 66 minutes per game. The midfielder will return to Spain as he is set to join Cadiz for the rest of the campaign, who are continuing their fight to stay in La Liga.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Diadie Samassekou - Arrives from Hoffenheim on loan Samassekou has been sent on loan to Cadiz from Hoffenheim until the end of the season.
Impact Samassekou made just a single appearance with the team this season as he had not been selected for the first team for most of the campaign. He had also been with the Mali national team, competing in the AFCON Cup, where he will travel to Spain to play with Cadiz until the end of the season.
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Aiham Ousou - Loaned to Cadiz Ousou will make a loan move to Cadiz from SK Slavia Prague until the end of the season.
Impact Ousou had only made two appearance with Prague before be was sent on loan with BK Hacken for the first half of the season, making just six appearances with the side, including five of them in the Europa League. The defender will join his third team in less than six months while also getting his first look of La Liga play in his career.
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Darwin Machis - Training with team Machis (hamstring) participated in team training ahead of Sunday's matchup with Villarreal.
Impact Machis looks close to returning from a three-match absence due to his hamstring problem. Still, the midfielder featured just twice in his last five contests, including being an unused substitute twice, so he is far from a lock for the starting XI against Villarreal.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Fali - Suspended to face Villarreal Fali picked up his 10th yellow card of the season against Athletic Bilbao and will be suspended to face Villarreal on Saturday.
Impact The central defender sits among the league leaders in yellow cards this season, and this will be his second suspension of the campaign due to yellow-card accumulation. The defender will have his first chance to return to action against Real Betis on Feb. 9, and Jorge Mere is expected to take his place in the starting lineup against Villarreal this Sunday.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Ramos - No shots on goal in scoreless draw Ramos had one shot (not on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Athletic.
Impact Ramos had a poor game on Sunday, the striker only managed to place one shot and that was not on-goal. He was subbed after 86 minutes. It has not been a great season for the regular starter and he is not in sharp form. It has been six games since he last found the net.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Alcaraz - Hits woodwork in stalemate draw Alcaraz fired two shots (one on goal) and created a chance in Sunday's goalless draw with Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.
Impact Alcaraz came closest to getting Cadiz on the scoresheet Sunday through a superbly executed direct free kick that rattled the crossbar. The midfielder also played a key role in defensive duties, neutralizing a number of Athletic attacks. His direct playing style has drawn suspensions, he has accrued eleven yellow cards this season including four from his last five games.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Alejo - Thirteenth yellow card in listless stalemate Alejo registered two shots (none on goal) and five crosses (none accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.
Impact Alejo was ineffective on Sunday, he did place two shots but none of them were on-goal. It has been six matches since he last created an assist and he has not contributed any goals. The attacking midfielder has a very assertive playing style that has already triggered suspensions this season, he has amassed 13 yellow cards (the most in LaLiga) including one from each of his last seven matches.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremias Ledesma - First clean sheet in 12 games Ledesma made no saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's goalless draw against Athletic.
Impact Ledesma did not have much to do on Sunday, he faced no shots on-goal in a scoreless stalemate. This clean sheet was the Argentine's third but it was his first in 12 games. He is unlikely to add another in Cadiz's next match against Villareal who have scored in seven of their last eight matches.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Darwin Machis - Expected to return to grass next week Machis (hamstring) is expected to return to the grass next week, confirmed manager Mauricio Pellegrino. "Machis is in the last stage of recovery. He will probably return to work ne...
Impact Machis will miss his third match in a row with a hamstring injury. However, he is expected to train next week as he aims for a return on Feb 4 versus Villarreal.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Sobrino - No longer suspended Sobrino is once again available for Sunday's match against Athletic, serving a two-match suspension that left him out in the club's past two contests against Alaves and Valencia.
Impact Sobrino has ended his suspension and is available to play again, having served a two-match ban due to throwing a punch during a contest against Granada on Jan. 3. He will most likely return to the bench against Athletic on Sunday, as the midfielder has mainly served off the bench this season, only starting in five contests all season.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Sergi Guardiola - Makes first start Sergi generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...
Impact Sergi made his first start of the year and played his highest total of minutes with 70. He wasn't especially impactful with only one shot and one chance created in a match where the entire Cadiz attack struggled to get going.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Alcaraz - Decent at both ends Alcaraz had two shots (zero on goal) in Friday's 1-0 loss against Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Alcaraz won both of his tackles and made an interception and three clearances on top of his attacking output. He has started every game in which he has been available and will continue to get opportunities to rack up production offensively and defensively in the center of midfield.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Ramos - Five shots in loss Ramos registered five shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Ramos has been active in front of goal lately with 19 shots in his last five appearances but he only has one goal scored in that span. He will look for his sixth goal of the campaign next time out against Athletic Bilbao.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremias Ledesma - Two saves in defeat Conan Ledesma recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Ledesma is in poor form with three saves and five goals conceded across his last two appearances. He will look for his third clean sheet in 19 games against Athletic Bilbao next time out.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Cadiz fires coach Sergio González after 4-month winless streak in Spanish league
Cadiz has fired coach Sergio González with the team winless in more than four months in the Spanish leagueJANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cadiz winless run at 17 games after loss to Alaves in La Liga
Cadiz’s winless run has been extended to 17 games after losing to Alaves 1-0 in the Spanish leagueJANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis Hernandez - Sidelined again Friday Hernandez will not be an option against Deportivo Alaves on Friday. Manager Sergio Gonzalez told reporters, "Luis has made a great effort in these games and has suffered."
Impact Hernandez is just two matches back from a long-term knee injury, so it could simply be a fatigue situation as he works his way back to full match fitness. Still, with Javi Hernandez (hamstring) sidelined, the club finds itself thin off defensive options with Jorge Mere a possibility for the starting XI.
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