ELCHE NEWS

Omar Mascarell - Quad injury confirmed Mascarell has undergone medical tests that revealed a muscular injury in his left quadriceps, Elche announced Friday.

Impact Mascarell has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Elche's last 10 La Liga games, but he will be a doubt for Saturday's clash against Rayo after picking up this injury. With Pedro Bigas (knee) also dealing with an injury, Enzo Roco could replace him in central defense alongside Lisandro Magallan at the weekend.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Four crosses in loss Josan was injured and subbed out in the 86th minute of Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Celta Vigo. He generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance c...

Impact Joan whipped in four crosses (one accurate) Wednesday, his most in a match this season. He also created one chance, took one off-target shot, won one tackle and made one interception in his 86 minutes of action, before being subbed off with an injury.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Clerc - Creates two chances in loss Clerc recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Clerc had a decent performance on the attack Wednesday, as he created two chances, took one off-target shot and whipped in four crosses (one accurate). He also won all three of his attempted tackles and made three clearances in his 89 minutes of action.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Creates three chances in loss Gumbau registered one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate), three chances created and six corners in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Gumbau was his team's most productive player in Wednesday's loss. He recorded the only shot on target on the team, and led the squad in crosses (eight, three accurate), corners (six) and chances created (three). He also won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Three shots in loss Nteka had three shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Celta Vigo.

Impact Nteka set a new season high with three shots Wednesday, but failed to put one on target. He also made three clearances in his 63 minutes of action.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Concedes once in loss Edgar Badia had eight saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Badia conceded one goal Wednesday and still has kept just one clean sheet this season. He did make eight saves though, his second most in a match this season. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty Saturday versus Rayo Vallecano which have scored 38 goals in 31 league matches this season.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Active as crossing threat Tete Morente had two shots (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Tete Morente was a decent crossing threat and represented danger on the wing, but unfortunately, none of his crosses found an end product. He should remain in the XI when Elche takes on Celta on Wednesday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Concedes twice in loss Edgar Badia registered two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Valencia.

Impact It's hard to blame Badia for the two goals he conceded, because one was a one-on-one sequence and the other one was an own goal. Badia has now allowed two or more goals in four straight contests.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Verdu - Scores own goal Sunday Gonzalo Verdu had an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Verdu attempted to block what would've been an easy finish from Edinson Cavani, but instead, he slotted the ball into his own goal and past Edgar Badia. It was another woeful showing for the Elche defender, as he rarely gets fantasy upside due to his team's struggles at the back.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Ponce - Available once more Ponce is available to return from a one-match ban after being sent off against Girona.

Impact Ponce was shown a straight red card after coming off the bench for just 11 minutes during a 2-0 loss to Girona. The forward was forced to the sideline for another 2-0 loss against Valencia, but is now eligible to return. Ponce has seen consistent playing time but nearly all of it has come off the bench, with just eight starts in 28 appearances.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Comes off injured against Valencia Bigas was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Valencia in the 17th minute after spraining his knee, the club confirmed after the game.

Impact Bigas has started all four of Elche's La Liga matches since the start of April, but he could be set for a spell on the sidelines and is almost certain to miss Wednesday's clash against Celta Vigo after picking up this injury on Sunday. With Helibelton Palacios (thigh) and Jose Angel Carmona (hamstring) out as well, Gonzalo Verdu, Omar Mascarell, Enzo Roco, Lisandro Magallan and Diego Gonzalez are all options to start in central defense.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Back from suspension Gumbau will be eligible to feature in Wednesday's clash against Celta Vigo after serving a yellow card suspension.

Impact Gumbau missed Sunday's defeat to Valencia while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he is likely to return to the starting lineup in midfield to face Celta in mid-week.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Starting against Valencia Badia is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Badia returns from an undisclosed reason which kept him out of last week's match against Girona. The keeper returns to the starting XI on Sunday having allowed 57 goals in 28 league starts while making 108 saves.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helibelton Palacios - Ruled out with calf injury Palacios (thigh) is set to be out indefinitely while further test are to be conducted on his injury, the club announced.

Impact Palacios has been the main defender for Elche, totaling 49 clearances and 37 tackles (20 won) in 23 appearances thus far. His absence will cause significant changes to their back line, with the team sitting in last place and at risk of relegation from La Liga. With Jose Angel Carmona (hamstring) also out, Diego Gonzalez could take the start Sunday, with Pol Lirola also an option to start as well.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Available Sunday Fidel is available to return from a one-match ban before Sunday's clash with Valencia.

Impact Fidel was handed the ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. The forward is now eligible to return and will have the chance to move back into the starting XI. Fidel had been a nailed-on starter before the suspension, playing all over the midfield.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - One shot in return Nteka registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Girona.

Impact Nteka came off the bench and played 13 minutes for the first time since sitting out the last two matches with a strain. He has been given a few opportunities to start, having featured in the lineup in the last three contests prior to his injury, but has failed to record a goal in 17 appearances this year.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Set to serve one-match ban Gumbau recorded six shots (four on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73r...

Impact Gumbau was given his 10th yellow card of the year and will serve another match ban for yellow card accumulation. He has been able to keep a consistent starting role for the team this campaign, having totaled four assists, 11 crosses (46 accurate) and 44 chances created in 27 appearances. The midfielder has also surpassed his career high for both crosses and chances created for a single season. Look for Raul Guti to get the start in the midfielder alongside Omar Mascarell and Pere Milla, with Fidel likely to also be an option after serving his suspension for yellow card accumulation.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Ponce - Sent off Ponce was sent off with a straight red card in the 92nd minute of Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Girona.

Impact Ponce came off the bench and was given a red card in just 11 minutes of play. He will now serve a one-match suspension on Sunday against Valencia. The midfielder has not started in the last six games, totaling just two chances created and two clearances in that span.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Werner - Three saves in first start Werner had three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Girona.

Impact Werner let in two goals in his first start of the season. It was his first start for Elche in La Liga after not making any appearances in 2022. He only got the start with Edgar Badia out for an undisclosed reason.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Not called up Sunday Badia (undisclosed) was not on the team sheet for Sunday's match against Girona.

Impact Badia did not get called up for the clash with Girona for an undisclosed reason. He had started in every match for the team so far, leading the league in saves with 108 while conceding 57 goals and just one clean sheet. Axel Wernerwill get the start in net Saturday in his absence.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's winless streak extended after draw with Getafe

Barcelona’s winless run has continued with a 0-0 draw at Getafe in the Spanish league

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS