ELCHE NEWS

Helibelton Palacios - Picks up injury Palacios has picked up an injury and is unlikely to be available in Monday's match against Getafe, according to Jeronimo Tormo of Elche Directo.

Impact Palacios only lasted until halftime in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Espanyol and now appears to be out with a legitimate injury. He had started in six straight games in roles at center-back and on the right, so Josan Fernandez could return to the starting lineup after a two-game stint as a substitute.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Likely out against Getafe Fidel (hamstring) isn't expected to be fit for Monday's match against Getafe, according to Jeronimo Tormo of Elche Directo.

Impact Fidel picked up his injury soon into his return from a different issue in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Espanyol. Since he's played just four times and started twice, his absence shouldn't impact much in the lineup as there are a variety of options who can play on the left wing.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Pastore - Out rest of 2022 Pastore is expected to miss the rest of 2022 with a muscular injury, according to Jeronimo Tormo of Elche Directo.

Impact In reality, Pastore needs just a month to recover from this injury but there won't be any games then thanks to the World Cup break. He's played just once this season and injuries have greatly limited his time at Elche over the past three years.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona scores quick goals again, stays near Real Madrid

Barcelona is not wasting much time destroying its opponents in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fidel - Subs off with injury Fidel had three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 tie against Espanyol.

Impact Fidel came off the bench at the start of the second half but was replaced by Tete Morente in the 69th minute with an apparent hamstring injury. It is the same hamstring that has kept the Spaniard out of the lineup the previous four matches. He will get re-evaluated by the team doctors with his timetable of return unknown.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Assists off bench Gumbau assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 tie against Espanyol.

Impact Gumbau made a wonderful set piece play with a free kick right in the top pf the six-yard box for Gonzalo Verdu to finish to tie the game late on Sunday. Since returning from paternal leave, the 27-year-old has made two appearances off the bench. He is a high distributor of crosses and the team leader in assists with three. The Spaniard should see himself back in the starting XI with three assists, four chances created, 14 crosses (one accurate) and 11 corners in the last five matches played.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Assist early Boye assisted once to go with one shot (zero on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 tie against Espanyol.

Impact Boye launched a cross right through the six-yard box to the feet of Pere Milla to help give Elche the lead early in the match. He has been a better provider for goals than scoring with a goal and two assists this season. The Argentinian does not take many shots on the net with just under a shot per match. In the last five matches played the 26-year-old has totaled a goal, an assist, five shots (two on target) and three chances created.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Verdu - Ties game for Elche Gonzalo Verdu scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-2 tie against Espanyol.

Impact Verdu scored from a set piece situation to give Elche a much-needed goal to tie the game on Sunday. It was his first goal on the campaign and his first in his career with the team. The 34-year-old has only started in four games after starting the season late with a groin injury. He has totaled a goal, 13 clearances and four tackles (one won) in six appearances thus far

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Tallies goal Milla scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 2-2 tie to Espanyol.

Impact Milla got his third straight start up top and is demonstrating again why he is a goal-scoring menace with another one during the match on Sunday. He has now scored three times in the last three matches. The 30-year-old has been sharing playing time with Ezequiel Ponce and Roger Marti, however it looks like the Spaniard will stay in the striker position for a little while. Milla will look to continue to help get goals for the struggling last-place Elche with a visit from Getafe next match, who have allowed 12 goals in the last seven matches,

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Allows two goals in draw Edgar Badia made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 tie to Espanyol.

Impact Badia has now allowed more than two goals in the last three matches as his early season struggles continue. He leads the league with the most goals conceded with 50. This puts him at an average of 2.3 goals allowed a contest. The Spaniard will have another go at it with a visit from Getafe on Oct 31, who have scored nine goals in the last seven matches.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Struggles in net Edgar Badia made three saves and conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Real Madrid.

Impact Badia stumbled yet again with another game of allowing multiple goals. It has not been the best season for the Spaniard with a league high of 24 goals allowed this campaign. He will look to try to figure out his early season struggles with a trip to Espanyol on Sunday, who have scored nine goals in the last six matches.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Starting against Real Madrid Bigas (head) is in Elche's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Bigas suffered a head injury and had to leave Saturday's draw with Valencia in the first half, but he has recovered now and is back in the XI in central defense against Madrid on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Set to return Fidel (hamstring) is expected to return to the squad list for Wednesday's match against Real Madrid, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Fidel has missed three straight games over a month due to his hamstring injury but is in line to return. When fit, Fidel has started two times in three appearances and could start over Tete Morente if he's ready from kickoff.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Returning to squad Gumbau is expected to return to the squad ahead of Wednesday's match against Real Madrid following paternal leave, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Gumbau had logged assists in consecutive matches before missing Saturday's draw with Valencia for personal reasons. He'll hope to make a quick return to the lineup for a tough game against the league-leaders.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fernandez - Remains out Fernandez (undisclosed) remains unavailable for Wednesday's match against Real Madrid, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Fernandez was completely out for Saturday's draw with Valencia and has played just once all season. Pedro Bigas, Enzo Roco and Helibelton Palacios have been the most recent preferences to start at center-back while Fernandez is out.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Back in training Bigas (head) participated in Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's match against Real Madrid

Impact Bigas is back despite taking a blow to his head in the first half of Saturday's draw with Valencia. He's started in all eight of his appearances this season but Wednesday might be his toughest test regardless of his fitness.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Completes suspension Boye completed his one-match suspension during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Boye was forced to skip one of the best performances by his team in recent seasons exactly when they needed it while trying to keep confidence high and avoid further dips in the relegation zone. With one goal and one assist in his last three starts, Boye will hope to return to the lineup alongside Pere Milla (two goals against Valencia) in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Concedes two in draw Badia conceded two goals and made five saves during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Badia was beaten twice but now has eight saves made and recorded two straight draws against Mallorca and Valencia after Saturday. Should the attack give him more support, Badia ranks among the busiest shot-stoppers in the league and could offer more fantasy value regardless of how many goals he concedes each week.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE