CÁDIZ NEWS

Javier Hernandez - Out with hamstring injury Hernandez will miss 3-4 weeks due to a hamstring injury after manager Sergio Gonzalez told reporters Thursday, "Javi Hernandez had a problem in his soleus and will be out for 3-4 w...

Impact After starting the first 16 matches of the season, Hernandez has only featured once in the club's last four contests, finding himself dropped in favor of Lucas Pires. As such, it figures to be Pires' spot in the starting XI for the time being with Hernandez unavailable.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Machis - Remains out Friday Machis (hamstring) will not be available against Deportivo Alaves on Friday.

Impact Machis will be sidelined for his second consecutive contest due to a hamstring problem that was originally described as minor. In his last five outings, the midfielder made just two starts and tallied one shot (on target), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in 111 combined minutes.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Hernandez - Suspension overturned Hernandez will no longer be suspended for Friday's contest against Alaves, having his ban overturned by the La Liga Disciplinary Committee after they withdrew the yellow card he re...

Impact Hernandez is once again an option for Friday's match after having his ban overturned, now only having accumulated four yellow cards instead of five after his yellow card against Valencia was overturned. The defender will now most likely rejoin the starting XI for the contest against Alaves, as he has started in all but three matches this campaign. He will still have to be careful in his future matches, as his next yellow card will result in a suspension once again.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Fede San Emeterio - Torn ACL confirmed Fede will miss the remainder of the 2023/24 season after a tear in his right ACL was confirmed.

Impact Fede suffered the injury against Valencia and is now set to miss the remainder of the season. With Fede left sideline it will be Gonzalo Escalante who takes over with more minutes both off the bench and in the starting XI.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Hernandez - Receives fifth yellow card Hernandez received his fifth yellow card of the season Sunday against Valencia and earned a one-game suspension as a result.

Impact The left-back has been a steady presence in the starting lineup for Cadiz this season, and his absence will be greatly felt, especially since Cadiz doesn't have a lot of depth on the defensive end. Hernandez's first chance to return to action will come against Athletic Bilbao on Jan. 28.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Scores in loss Alcaraz scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd mi...

Impact Alcaraz proved to be the sole positive during Cadiz's blowout loss, as he logged his second goal of the 2023-24 La Liga. He is only one short of equaling his goal tally from the 2022-23 La Liga.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Concedes four goals Ledesma had one save and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Valencia.

Impact Sunday's game marked Ledesma's worst of the 2023-24 La Liga thus far. It marked the first time this season that he conceded more than three goals and failed to compensate for them with multiple saves. Ledesma will look to redeem himself during Cadiz's next game, which is currently scheduled for Friday at Deportivo Alaves.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fede San Emeterio - Off in first half Fede was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Valencia due to injury.

Impact Fede lasted just 15 minutes before succumbing to an injury and being repalced by Gonzalo Escalante. The midfielder's full extent of injury should be available ahead of next week's match against Alaves.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Escalante - Makes bench Sunday Escalante (calf) is in Sunday's squad to face Valencia.

Impact Escalante returns from a calf injury which has kept him out of action since late November. The midfielder starts from the bench but has provided two assists in his 11 La Liga appearances.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Machis - Ruled out with injury Machis won't play Sunday against Valencia due to a minor hamstring problem, manager Sergio Gonzalez told media Friday. "He suffered a small hamstring problem. He will undergo an MR...

Impact The MRI will deliver a more precise idea in terms of how long Machis will be sidelined, and if the hamstring injury is confirmed, then he will be in line for at least two or three weeks of inactivity. Injuries have slowed down the Venezuela international this season, as he only has three goals and no assists in 15 appearances (10 starts).

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Alejo - Suspension served Alejo has served his one match suspension and is expected to be an option for Jan 14 match against Valencia.

Impact Alejo is expected to return to the starting XI with 15 starts in 17 appearances this far. During the last five games played, the midfielder had started five of the last contests, logging in two assists with 28 crosses (six accurate).

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Negredo - Two shots off the bench Negredo generated two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat versus Granada.

Impact Negredo made his first appearance since November 6th in relief of the injured Chris Ramos and shot twice in his limited minutes as his side fought in vain from two goals down. He may see more minutes against Valencia if Ramos is forced to miss time.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Alcaraz - Dissapoints in loss Alcaraz registered two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 21st minute.

Impact Alcaraz did little of note in this one, taking two shots with neither on target. He hasn't scored since late November but has started all but one game for Cadiz this year and remains one of their top striking options.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Ramos - Little impact in attack Ramos was injured and subbed out in the 80th minute of Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Granada. He recorded three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created before exiting the match.

Impact Ramos took three shots before exiting with an injury, failing to put any of them on goal. Maxi Gomez, Sergi and Alvaro Negredo are candidates to see more minutes if Ramos is forced to miss time.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Busy in defeat Conan Ledesma had six saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Granada.

Impact Ledesma made six saves but conceded twice in his return to the starting XI from a personal matter that kept him out of last week's draw with Sociedad. He will look for his first clean sheet since late September next time out against Valencia.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Sobrino - Sent off against Granada Sobrino was forced off the pitch in the 53rd minute of Wednesday's match against Granada after receiving a straight red card.

Impact Sobrino will now be suspended for the club's next match against Valencia on Jan. 14, receiving a straight red card for an apparent punch he threw at a Granada player. He will most likely receive a further suspension from the La Liga disciplinary committee for violent conduct, facing up to three games on the sideline. He has been a rotational player this season, so his absence will affect the squad slightly, with Robert Navarro being the most likely recipient of Sobrino's minutes while he is out.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hernandez - Starting Wednesday Hernandez (knee) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Granada.

Impact Hernandez is finally returning to play against Granada, making the starting XI after an 11-match spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury. The defender had started in five of the club's first six matches before going down with his issue, so you should expect him to stay in that role moving forward now that he is healthy.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremias Ledesma - Back in contention Ledesma (personal) is available for Wednesday's trip to Granada.

Impact Ledesma missed a clash with Real Sociedad due to personal reasons but is now back on the squad list and ready to go. It's not clear what was happening but either way with Ledesma available David Gil should fall back to the bench for Wednesday's match.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hernandez - Called up against Granada Hernandez (knee) was called up for Wednesday's trip to Granada.

Impact Hernandez was added to the traveling squad for Wednesday's trip to Granada. The defender is working his way back from a knee issue that has left him sidelined for over three months, but is finally available for selection once more. Victor Chust and Fali Jimenez have gotten more chances in the starting XI while Hernandez has been sidelined, but if he is fully fit he should compete for a substantial role.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Escalante - Unavailable against Granada Escalante (calf) is out for Wednesday's trip to Granada, Cadiz announced.

Impact Escalante remains on the shelf with a calf problem. The midfielder is nearing a return to training and could be back in the first team for a Jan. 14 clash with Valencia. The midfielder largely fell to the bench even before this injury so it's unclear what his role will look like when he returns.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Calderon - Still sidelined Calderon (knee) is out for Wednesday's trip to Granada.

Impact Calderon isn't an option for Wednesday's clash with Granada due to his ongoing knee issue. The midfielder will now have a bit of extra time to recover before a Jan. 14 clash with Valencia, though his role will be minimal even when fit.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Marti - Undergoes surgery, out for season Marti has successfully underwent surgery due to a right ankle ligament injury and will miss the rest of the 2023-24 season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Marti suffered two fractures, but the surgery was successful, and now he is slated to begin his rehab process to be ready for the start of the 2024-25 season. Marti will end the campaign with two goals and two assists across 16 appearances (14 starts).

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Alejo - Set for one-game ban Alejo picked up his 10th yellow card and will be suspended for the Jan. 3 match at Granada once the league resumes following the Christmas break.

Impact Alejo is among the league leaders in yellow cards this season after being booked in 10 of his 17 appearances, meaning this will be the second time he earns a yellow-card-related ban in the current campaign. His earliest chance to return will come against Valencia on Jan. 14.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Gil - Shuts out Sociedad Gil kept a clean sheet while making a save during Thursday's 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Gil helped Cadiz earn a point by shutting out Sociedad on Thursday. The cleansheet was the first in four appearances for the keeper as he filled in for Jeremias Conan Ledesma on Thursday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE