CESAR MONTES NEWS

Won't play in season finale Montes (undisclosed) won't play in the season finale against Cadiz on Saturday, Antonio del Rosal of Diario AS reports.

Impact Montes has picked up an injury in training and won't be available for the season finale, but his injury also puts his Copa America participation in doubt. This means Aleksandar Radovanovic at center-back alongside Chumi. Montes ends the 2023-24 season with 94 clearances, 22 tackles and 11 interceptions across 21 starts.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension return Montes completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face FC Barcelona on Thursday.

Impact Montes will probably return to the starting lineup right away, in a move that would probably push Edgar Gonzalez to a midfield role. Montes had started in six of the last seven games he'd been available for before the suspension, racking up 30 clearances and four tackles in that span.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Earns one-game suspension Montes received his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's win at Rayo Vallecano and will be suspended to face Betis this upcoming Sunday. He finished the win at Rayo with 10...

Impact Montes has been booked in his last two league appearances, and the central defender will miss the game against Betis, meaning Edgar Gonzalez could move to the defensive line as a stopgap. Montes' next chance to play will come against FC Barcelona on May 16.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Stalwart defensive performance Cesar Montes generated two tackles (one won), nine clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Montes was integral to Almeria's clean sheet effort during their 1-0 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday. Montes was superb at the back, adding two blocks to the aforementioned defensive production. The start was Montes's second consecutive since returning from a knee issue, and his performance indicates that he has reclaimed his place in the starting XI. In the two games he's played since returning from the knee injury, Montes has made 13 clearances and provided three blocks.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench against Atletico Montes (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Montes is back with the team after missing the club's past two contests due to a lingering knee issue. The defender lines up on the bench Saturday but should be expected to return to his normal starting spot next week, as before his injury, he started in eight of the club's last nine contests.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for Saturday Montes (knee) appears to be an option for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid, as manager Gaizka Garitano told reporters, "Everyone is available for selection, with the except...

Impact Montes looks to be in line for a return this week after missing the past two matches due to a knee issue. His return should not come as much of a surprise, as he was expected to get on the team sheet last week against Granada but failed a late fitness test that held him out for the contest. The defender will most likely come in snagging the starting spot at center-back if selected for the match, as he has started in the past eight games he has been available for. However, there still is a chance Aleksandar Radovanovic and Edgar Gonzalez earn the start in the middle of the defense once again, with Montes getting time off the bench to test his legs after the absence.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fails fitness test Montes (knee) is not in the squad to face Granada on Sunday.

Impact Montes misses out on his second straight match after failing a late fitness test Sunday. The centerback is replaced in the starting XI by Aleksandar Radovanovic.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Montes (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against Granada, the club announced Friday.

Impact Montes' status for Sunday won't be known until the club's team sheet is released, with the club stating his integration into the team will not be known until "the last moment." This comes after the defender was forced to miss the club's most recent match, having only worked on the sidelines over the past week. With the current situation, Montes will most likely only line up on the bench if selected for the team, with the club not wanting to rush him back into play after facing a late fitness test and giving the start to either Aleksandar Radovanov or the newly healthy Chumi.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Athletic Montes (knee) is out for Monday's matchup against Athletic.

Impact Montes recently picked up a knee injury in the club's last contest against Valencia, leaving him out to face Athletic on Monday. This is somewhat of a major loss for Almeria, as the defender has started in all but three matches he has been available for this season. Marc Pubill relieves Montes of his duties at right-back Monday and will most likely continue there if he misses any more time.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury confirmed Montes came off during Saturday's match with a knee injury, "I took a physical risk in the previous game because that's what I had to do, but today I felt that another teammate cou...

Impact Montes could not continue in the match after feeling knee discomfort. He's been getting a lot of time on the pitch of late, starting the last eight games in a row while totaling 34 clearances in that span. If the defender needs to sit out Monday, then Edgar Gonzalez could move to center back, especially with the departure of Kaiky.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Montes (undisclosed) was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Montes left the match in the 34th minute being replaced by Iddrisu Baba. More information about the defender's injury status should be available post match.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Friday Montes (buise) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Alaves.

Impact Montes is back for Almeria after missing the last match with a buise. He's been able to start all 12 games played during his first season with Almeria, averaging about 3.9 clearances per game.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Real Madrid Montes (bruise) is not in the squad to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Montes misses out on Sunday's match after leaving early a week ago against Girona with an injury. The defender is replaced in the starting XI by Kaiky.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off with injury Cesar Montes had two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Girona. He was also subbed off due to injury in the 84th minute, per Fox Sports MX.

Impact Montes had started his last six matches in a row for Almeria, recording 28 clearances in that span. With this new injury, he will be listed as questionable for Sunday's match against first place Real Madrid.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Montes (undisclosed) will be available as a substitute against Athletic on Friday.

Impact Montes started his previous three appearances for the club, in which he recorded two shots (zero on target), seven clearances and three tackles (three won). Coming out of the international break, Montes could be in contention to reclaim a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In contention Friday Montes -- who missed out against Granada on Sunday -- has resumed training and could be available versus Athletic on Friday. Manager Alberto Lasarte told reporters, "The rest (Cesa...

Impact Prior to his absence, Montes made three consecutive starts at central back in which he recorded two shots (zero on target), seven clearances and one cross (accurate). The club is already dealing with the absence of Marc Pubill (knee) and would likely shift Chumi back to right-back if Montes can play Friday.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Almeria Montes completed a permanent move to Almeria from Espanyol, the club announced.

Impact Montes completed the permanent move to Almeria after Espanyol suffered relegation. The center-back is a solid defender and could take an immediate role with Almeria, though he may be a depth option at first. He will have the international break to integrate with his new team.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Valencia Montes scored a goal off two shots (both on target), made eight clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Impact Montes found the back of the net for the second consecutive match, heading home a cross from the left to draw things level at 1-1 in the 40th minute and was just as good defensively, racking up a game-high eight clearances. The center-back has probably been Espanyol's biggest source of defensive numbers throughout the season and recently became an attacking threat as well, with all his three goals being scored over the last eight appearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Montes scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Montes has his second goal of the 2022-23 La Liga. It somewhat compensated for the continued display of lackluster defense, showcased with three goals Atletico Madrid scored Wednesday.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Montes will be available for selection in Thursday's clash against Sevilla after serving a yellow card suspension.

Impact Montes missed the win over Getafe last weekend after picking up his fifth booking of the season, but he will be eligible to feature on Thursday and is likely to slot straight back into the XI in central defense to face Sevilla.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed one-match ban Montes was handed a one-match ban after picking up a yellow card during Thursday's 4-2 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Montes picked up his fifth yellow card during Thursday's clash and will now be suspended for a Sunday clash with Getafe. With Montes suspended it is likely to be Calero who steps into the center of the back three Sunday.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Montes scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Betis.

Impact Montes has his first goal of the 2022-23 La Liga. But considering his career history and center-back role, fantasy managers should not expect him suddenly improving his goal rate. Yet as one of Espanyol's preferred defenders available, Montes will always have an opportunity to score as long as he can play.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Mallorca Montes (undisclosed) is in the XI to face Mallorca Saturday.

Impact Montes is back in the lineup after missing two matches with an injury. He has notched five tackles (two won), five interceptions, 27 clearances, and three blocks in the last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out vs. Elche Montes (undisclosed) missed Saturday's clash with Elche due to an undisclosed issue, as.com reports.

Impact Montes remains out with an undisclosed issue, but appears to be returning to fitness as he reportedly trained before Saturday's match. The next chance for Montes to return is a Saturday clash with Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upstanding in first start Cesar Montes had 14 clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 win against Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact In Montes' first start for the team since joining from Monterrey in December, he had a brilliant performance with a season high of clearances. The 25-year-old will be an excellent addition to Espanyol's back line as he is expected to be their starting center defender moving forward, With Monterrey, he totaled 47 clearances in 16 appearances dating back to July.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE