Impact Gonzalez was not expected to be available for selection in Sunday's season finale, but he's ultimately been deemed fit enough to make the bench versus Cadiz.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DIEGO GONZALEZ #16 - DEFENDER - ALBACETE
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Named to bench for season finale Gonzalez is a surprise selection to Elche's bench against Cadiz on Sunday.
Will not play against Cadiz Gonzales (strain) will not be an option for Sunday's season finale against Cadiz. according to manager Sebastian Beccacece per Marca.
Impact Gonzalez will not recover in time and will end the campaign on the injured list. He had not played since April 8, spending a few matches as an unused substitute while starting eight times in the last 16 games while recording 49 clearances and 12 tackles (seven won).
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined with injury Gonzalez (strain) will not be available for Wednesday's clash with Sevilla, according to manager Sebastian Beccacece.
Impact Gonzalez has not stepped foot on the pitch since April 8. He's dropped in the depth chart with just eight starts in 16 appearances. His return before the season is in doubt, especially with the team relegated from La Liga for the 2023/24 campaign.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Betis Gonzalez (thigh) is in Elche's match day squad for Friday's clash against Real Betis.
Impact Gonzalez missed last weekend's loss to Espanyol with a thigh injury he suffered the previous week, but he's fit enough to be back in the squad Friday and could see some playing time off the bench.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Espanyol game Gonzalez (thigh) will miss Saturday's match versus Espanyol.
Impact Gonzalez escaped without suffering a major thigh problem, but he'll miss at least one game after bowing out early in the past one. Helibelton Palacios is taking his place.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids serious injury Gonzalez underwent medical tests that have ruled out significant structural damage to his thigh, Elche announced Friday.
Impact Gonzalez had to come out of Wednesday's loss to Real Madrid in the 73rd minute due to a thigh injury, but he avoided a serious prognosis on Friday. He will still be a doubt for Sunday's clash against Espanyol, with Helibelton Palacios able to return from a yellow card suspension and replace him in the back-three.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench vs. Mallorca Gonzalez (undisclosed) is in Elche's match day squad for Monday's clash against Mallorca.
Impact Gonzalez seemed to suffer an injury in last week's defeat against Rayo, but he has since recovered and is back in the squad and on the bench for Monday.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Forced off early Gonzalez was forced off in the second half of Monday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano due to injury.
Impact Gonzalez was forced off in the 72nd minute after succumbing to an undisclosed injury. More information should be available ahead of next Monday's match against Mallorca.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in loss Gonzalez played for 13 minutes of the Sept. 17 loss to Barcelona.
Impact Gonzalez has played just twice this season and it's clear he's more of a backup option among the central defenders. That being said, any injury situation is likely to open up more chances for Gonzalez to play in a team that doesn't have much to offer in fantasy.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for much of May Gonzalez was an unused substitute in three of Elche's final four matches this season.
Impact Gonzalez kept four clean sheets in 28 La Liga appearances (19 starts) this campaign, taking a step up in his usage from last season but the 27-year-old is still competing with Gonzalo Verdu and Pedro Bigas to be Enzo Roco's center back partner for next year.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Gonzalez made five clearances and won two of two tackles in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Real Betis.
Impact Gonzalez was back in the starting lineup Tuesday after coming off the bench last weekend, and he defended well as his side upset and shut out Betis. Elche are now nine points ahead of the relegation zone, and Gonzalez will be ready to face Osasuna next time out in a few weeks.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off against Granada Gonzalez received a straight red card for a foul on Luis Suarez in the 47th minute of Sunday's draw against Granada.
Impact Gonzalez will be suspended for next week's clash against Espanyol. Gonzalo Verdu might be fit enough to return to the starting lineup in central defense for the game.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fills stat sheet in win Gonzalez made three tackles (two won), eight clearances and three interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 win over Cadiz.
Impact Gonzalez had arguably his best performance of the season so far, racking up some nice numbers, including a season-high eight clearances, and being one of the biggest reasons why his side was able to keep the opposition scoreless for almost the entire match. It looks like the centre back won his place in the lineup back and he'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Valencia.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Gonzalez (groin) will be a substitute option against Deportivo Alavez on Tuesday.
Impact Gonzalez has played just five minutes in the team's last three contests, in part due to his groin problem. Even if the central defender does start, he won't offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Alaves Gonzalez (groin) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash with Alaves.
Impact Gonzalez should be an option Tuesday, though he isn't likely to slot straight into the starting XI. The defender provides needed depth for Elche as they head into a packed part of the schedule.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured against Celta Gonzalez was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Celta Vigo just five minutes after being introduced in the second half after suffering an apparent injury.
Impact It is unclear whether Gonzalez will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury, but he will have an extended recovery period thanks to the international break before Elche faces Rayo on Oct. 17.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
