ELCHE NEWS

Gonzalo Verdu - Back after suspension Verdu is available for Monday's match against Mallorca after completing his one match suspension during Monday's loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Verdu has made just one appearance this season but it came as a start as he lasted just 14 minutes before his dismissal. Injuries for Pedro Bigas and Diego Gonzalez should help Verdu get a chance to return to the lineup immediately.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Nets first goal of season Boye scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Monday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Boye found the back of the net in the 32nd minute, opening the scoring in the match while leading Elche with two shots. The goal was the first of the season for the forward after scoring seven times in 24 appearances a year ago.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - First assist of season Gumbau had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing five times (one accurate) and making two interceptions during Monday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gumbau set up Lucas Boye in the 32nd minute while leading Elche in crosses, chances created and interceptions in the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder after providing four in 31 appearances a year ago.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Beaten late in defeat Badia allowed two goals while making four saves during Monday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Badia allowed a goal in each half including the game winner in the 95th minute. The keeper has now allowed 18 goals in seven league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 36.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gonzalez - 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

Rayo scores late to beat last-place Elche in Spanish league

Unai López has scored with a volley from outside the area in the final minute of stoppage time to give Rayo Vallecano a 2-1 come-from-behind win over last-placed Elche in the Spani...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pol Lirola - Starting Monday Lirola (strain) will be in the starting XI against Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Impact Lirola will make his fourth appearance of the season after having missed two of the previous three contests. With the defender back in the starting XI, he should offer decent fantasy value given his ability to push the attack from the backline.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Mascarell - Doesn't make squad list Mascarell (strain) didn't make the squad list for Monday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Mascarell had a slim chance of getting fit for this game and will miss a second contest due to this injury. Raul Guti and Gerard Gumbau will help bolster the midfield while Mascarell is unavailable.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Out Monday Bigas (thigh) will miss Monday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Bigas stayed in Elche instead of traveling to Madrid for this contest and he'll need more time to recover. Depending on the formation, John, Diego Gonzalez and Enzo Roco are likely to be the top center-back options for this contest. Until Monday, Bigas had started in all six of his appearances.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Pastore - Out due to injury Pastore is expected to miss multiple weeks due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Francisco Rodriguez via Diario Franjiverde.

Impact Pastore has made just one appearance off the bench this season and now needs more time to recover from a knock. Fitness has been an issue while a player for Elche so wait for Pastore to return to full health before expecting anything else.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Out multiple weeks Fidel (hamstring) will be out for multiple weeks at the least, according to manager Francisco Rodriguez ahead of Monday's trip to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Fidel picked up a hamstring injury before the international break against Barcelona and tests have proven the issue to be more serious. Loan signings Domingos Quina and Alex Collado should be two possible replacements for Fidel over the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Mascarell - Still unfit Mascarell (strain) is considered a doubt to play in Monday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to Elche Directo.

Impact Mascarell missed the Sept. 17 loss to Barcelona as a precaution but remains limited in his fitness. Raul Guti and Gerard Gumbau are two options to play in midfield should Mascarell miss another game. In either case, Mascarell plays a defensive role and is unlikely to offer outstanding fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Remains in doubt Bigas (hamstring) is considered a doubt to play in Monday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to Elche Directo.

Impact Bigas picked up a hamstring injury dating to the Sept. 17 loss to Barcelona and has had trouble completely recovering his fitness. Diego Gonzalez is one option to replace Bigas in the lineup until his return.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gonzalez - 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

Fidel - Likely out two weeks Fidel is expected to miss two weeks with a hamstring injury, according to Informacion.

Impact Fidel has already missed three games this season due to a hamstring injury and could now be in doubt for at least the Oct. 3 match at Rayo Vallecano and potentially the Oct. 10 visit from Mallorca. Domingos Quina and Alex Collado should help fill out the lineup with Fidel unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Out due to injury Bigas has missed both training sessions as of Tuesday, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Bigas is reportedly dealing with a hamstring injury that could make his status a close call for the Oct. 3 trip to Rayo Vallecano. The only defender to start every match to open the season, Diego Gonzalez could take his place in the lineup if needed.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Verdu - Sent off after 14 minutes Verdu was sent off with a direct red card after 14 minutes of Saturday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Verdu was making his first start of the season after returning from a groin injury but didn't take long to return to the bench. He'll now miss at least the Oct. 3 trip to Rayo Vallecano and Diego Gonzalez should be assured of a place in the lineup though Enzo Roco could also contribute.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Leaves early in loss Bigas made six clearances and completed two interceptions but was replaced due to a potential injury after 77 minutes of Sunday's 3-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Bigas has started in all six matches to open the season but that's not saying much for a team that's conceded the most goals in the league so far. Should he miss any matches, Diego Gonzalez could take the place of Bigas in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Concedes three in loss Badia conceded three goals and made six saves during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Badia has conceded 11 goals in his last three matches while only getting one in support. So long as this team struggles in all areas of the pitch, Badia won't offer much of note in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Commits five fouls in loss Boye committed five fouls and took no shots in 68 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Boye has struggled mightily to get on the ball against better teams early in the season and Saturday's match was no exception. As his team is out of sorts with 11 goals against and only one scored in their last three matches, Boye may not be worth much at the moment even as his team's top striker.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski scores 2 more as Barcelona beats Elche 3-0

Robert Lewandowski has shaken off his disappointing return to Bayern Munich by scoring twice to lead Barcelona to a 4-0 victory at home over 10-man Elche in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzalo Verdu - Starting against Barcelona Verdu is fit and in the starting XI to face Barcelona on Saturday.

Impact Verdu is set to make his season debut after recovering from a groin injury. The defender takes up a role in Elche's back five set up for Saturday's clash with Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lirola - Doens't make list Lirola (strain) didn't make the squad list for Saturday's match at Barcelona.

Impact Lirola suffered a knock during Friday's training session and was a late scratch from the traveling group. Helibelton Palacios could take the place of Lirola at right-back for this difficult contest and Lirola will focus on getting healthy with the international break coming over the next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lirola - Takes knock in training Lirola is considered a doubt for Saturday's match against Barcelona due to a knock taken in Friday's training session, according to Diario Franjiverde.

Impact Lirola has started in three of the last four matches but hasn't played past the 66th minute in each of his last two games. Helibelton Palacios could fill in for Lirola at right-back if needed.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE