DARKO BRASANAC NEWS

Brace of assists Brasanac assisted twice to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Girona.

Impact Brasanac earned his first start since Sep 19 and made the most out of it, assisting twice during the loss Saturday. This adds on to his one goal on the campaign, totaling six starts in 11 appearances while averaging about 2.7 clearances per 90 minutes played.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of the season Brasanac scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact Brasanac scored his first goal of the season, coming off the bench for the fourth time in a row. Having been benched and unused in the previous match, he returned to getting game time, scoring the second goal in a 3-0 win.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Leganes Brasanac signed with Leganes as a free agent, the club announced.

Impact Brasanac returned to Leganes after departing Osasuna, and is now back with the club for their return to the top flight. The midfielder was a consistent contributor with Osasuna, though he only took a starting role for a single season, with Leganes he should compete for minutes throughout the season.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available for season debut Brasanac (leg) is in the squad to face Cadiz on Sunday.

Impact Brasanac returns from a leg injury which has kept him out the entire season thus far. The midfielder is available from the bench for his season debut if called upon.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Brasanac (leg) rejoined training with the group Tuesday ahead of Sunday's trip to Cadiz.

Impact Brasanac could make a return to the pitch in the next week or two as he begun team training. As long as there are no setbacks, the midfielder could make his season debut this month after missing the last eight months with a leg injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still working away from group Brasanac (leg) is continuing his recovery work away from the team.

Impact Brasanac is still a few more weeks away as he continues to work on his recovery from a leg injury. He has yet to step foot on the pitch this season as he continues to struggle to regain fitness.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with another injury Darko has been completely held out of practice and may be sidelined for some time after medical tests confirmed he has a muscle injury in his left leg, according to the club.

Impact Darko, unfortunately, may be missing more time this season after a test confirmed he has an injury in his left leg. The midfielder is still yet to record any time on the field this season, as he dealt with an injury in his right knee that he picked up last season. There is still no timetable for the player's return, but he can be expected to be out until at least December.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named to traveling squad Darko (knee) was included in the traveling squad ahead of Saturday's matchup with Real Madrid.

Impact Darko could find himself logging his first minutes of the season after being an unused substitute versus Alaves on Saturday. Given his lengthy absence, the midfielder will almost certainly need to see some minutes off the bench first before getting back into contention for the starting XI.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing to recover Brasanac (knee) remains on the shelf heading into Thursday's matchup with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Considering Brasanac is coming off a serious knee surgery back in April, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him still on the shelf. While the midfielder has been periodically seen training with the squad, a six-month recovery timeline would keep him out through the October international break, though it could certainly be longer.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Brasanac (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Sevilla after missing out on the preliminary squad.

Impact Brasanac returned to training earlier in the week but didn't do enough to earn a spot in the traveling squad. The midfielder is out for Saturday's match and will next hope to return during a Thursday clash with Atleti.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Brasanac (knee) participated in training Monday ahead of Saturday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Brasanac has yet to get onto the pitch this season but could struggle to cement his place in the starting XI after featuring just nine times in 25 appearances last season. Still, when he does play, the midfielder should generate plenty of crosses and chances from the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for knee surgery Brasanac was diagnosed with a torn cruciate ligament and external meniscus and will undergo season-ending surgery on Monday, reports Marca.

Impact Osasuna feared the worst for Brasanac after suffering a serious knee injury during Saturday's 2-1 win over Elche. He will have surgery on Monday and from there will wait to recover until he can begin rehabilitation. The midfielder will end the season with just nine starts in 25 appearances, recording a goal, an assist and 29 tackles (20 won).

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off with knee injury Brasanac was forced to come off in the 38th minute of the match with an apparent knee injury.

Impact This isn't good news for Brasanac, who looks to have suffered a serious knee injury during Saturday's 2-1 win over Elche. He had gotten his first start since Feb 26, coming off the bench the last three games and missing last contest after being handed a one-match suspension due to yellow card accumulation. He will get re-evaluated within the next coming days to find out the severity of his injury.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Brasanac is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Brasanac picked up a fifth yellow card against Villarreal and was suspended against Mallorca. Brasanac is available to return once more, where he will likely be a depth option once more after being a bench option in each of his three matches before the suspension.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Brasanac picked up his fifth booking in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Villareal and will miss one game.

Impact Brasanac will miss next Friday's game against Mallorca. Only eight of his 24 appearances this season have been starts and he has been a substitute in each of the last three games.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kluivert nets first goal for Valencia in 2-1 win at Osasuna

Justin Kluivert has scored his first goal for Valencia to help Gennaro Gattuso’s side win 2-1 at nine-man Osasuna in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds net as substitute Brasanac scored one goal on one shot on target in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Valencia.

Impact Brasanac subbed in for Ez Abde with just 18 minutes remaining, and he certainly made the most of his time on the pitch. He only needed one shot on target to pull his squad within one during stoppage time Friday. Unfortunately, it was the only goal Osasuna were able to muster down the stretch. Darko often finds his way into the starting XI, but his usage has been rather inconsistent of late.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Brasanac registered two chances created, two crosses (one accurate), one interception, one clearance and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Brasanac co-led his side in chances created, but it wasn't enough to earn at least one point at home in the finale. The midfielder also received ninth yellow card in the proccess. He completed the season with one goal from 17 shots, two assists from 29 chances created, 27 crosses, 35 tackles and 25 interceptions in 35 appearances (27 starts).

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Levante Brasanac scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, made two tackles (one won) and one interception in Saturday's 3-1 win over Levante.

Impact Brasanac scored in the 64th minute to give them the 3-0 lead and seal the deal at home. That was his first goal in the season, to go with two assists. The midfielder will now look to get on the scoresheet again at Betis on Apr 3.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adds assist in win Brasanac provided one assist from two chances created during Saturday's 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Brasanac tends to fill in more defensive gaps for his side but was able to help Ruben Garcia to the second goal of the match. With clean sheets in three straight matches overall, more of Brasanac's value might be in the side's defensive aptitude.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Brasanac (illness) will feature in the starting XI against Celta Vigo on Wednesday.

Impact Brasanac has been in and out of the starting XI of late with just two starts in his last five appearances. Even with his return to the pitch, the midfielder is unlikely to generate much in the way of fantasy value considering he has just one shot on target in 20 matches this year.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Celta Brasanac (illness) has been called up by Osasuna for Wednesday's clash against Celta Vigo.

Impact Brasanac has been dealing with COVID-19, but he's fit again and will likely be back in the starting lineup in midfield on Wednesday.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Cadiz Brasanac (illness) is not in Osasuna's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Brasanac has recently recovered from COVID-19, but he wasn't deemed fit enough for Sunday's game. Osasuna switched to a 4-4-2 formation in his absence, but Brasanac will have a week-and-a-half to recover before his side's next La Liga game.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests negative for COVID-19 Brasanac has tested negative for COVID-19 and will rejoin training with Osasuna, the club announced Friday.

Impact Brasanac missed Thursday's Copa del Rey defeat against Girona while isolating with COVID-19, but he has now recovered and will be questionable for the Cadiz clash in La Liga on Sunday. Oier or Javi Martinez could fill in for him in midfield for the game if necessary.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Brasanac created two chances and put one shot on target during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Brasanac has created four chances over his last two matches, including starting in a central-attacking role during this contest. This isn't enough to make him a consistently worthwhile target, but his positioning is a step in the right direction should he remain higher up the pitch.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE