ERIK LAMELA NEWS

Done for season with knee sprain Lamela's season is coming to an early end after suffering a knee sprain in Sunday's 3-0 win against Granada following his exiting from the pitch in the 74th minute, according to th...

Impact Lamela will have to call it quits early this campaign, as he will miss out on the final four games of the season due to a knee sprain. This is a tough end of the campaign for the attacker, as he has battled injuries all campaign, already having missed 17 games due to complications. He will now look ahead to next season looking to improve his health, hoping to avoid constant injury spells. The Argentine finishes his season starting in five of his 13 appearances, registering two goals on nine shots to go along with 12 chances created, 12 crosses and 21 tackles.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench return Lamela (back) is on the bench for Monday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Lamela is among the numerous Sevilla players making a return for Monday's clash. The extra days of training and recovery have proven to a huge boon for the club as a whole. Lamela will hope to regain his starting role in the coming matches, though he has been rotated all season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Lamela (back) trained in full and is available for Monday's trip to Almeria, Viva Sevilla reports.

Impact Lamela got back in full team training earlier in the week and with the Monday match he's had a full weeks worth of training to recover. While the forward may not be fit enough for the starting XI at the first time of asking he seems to be set to join the squad once more, barring any late setbacks.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Real Socieded Lamela (back) isn't an option for Saturday's game versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Lamela is getting back but will remain unavailable for this one, sitting out his third match in a row. He hasn't played consistently since the first of the season due to multiple injuries.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up in training Lamela (back) was spotted in individual training Thursday and could be an option to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Impact Lamela completed a specific training session on the grass, and while he didn't join the group for full training, he's expected to be part of the session -- at least in some capacity -- Friday. That boosts his chances of potentially returning to the squad, as he hasn't played since Feb. 11. In fact, Lamela has made just three appearances since November.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option against Real Madrid Lamela (back) was not on the squad list for Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Lamela will continue on the sidelines for a further match, now missing his second straight game due to a back issue. The forward's brutal run of injury has dampened his season thus far, as he still has only played in two matches since Nov. 12. It is still unsure when exactly the player will return, as the team is yet to release much about the injury, but hopefully he will be an option for next week's match against Real Sociedad on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Missed out Saturday's match Lamela (back) was not an option during Saturday's 0-0 draw to Valencia.

Impact Lamela made just two starts since Nov 12, having missed time with both a strain and a leg injury. It unfortunate for the forward, who had made 20 starts in 32 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign, scoring six goals that season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in cup win Lamela was an unused substitute during Tuesday's 3-1 Copa del Rey win over Getafe.

Impact Lamela got back in the first team for Tuesday's clash, but failed to get on the pitch. Still the fact he was traveling with the team and fit enough for the bench is a good sign that Lamela should be a full go sooner rather than later.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in traveling squad Lamela (strain) will be available against Getafe in the Copa Del Rey on Wednesday.

Impact Lamela could see his first minutes since Nov. 8 against Arsenal, a stretch of 10 matches on the shelf due to his muscular injury. Given his extended layoff, the forward will likely be eased back into action. Additionally, Lamela featured in the starting XI once in his last six inclusions in the squad, including being an unused substitute three times, so fantasy players probably shouldn't expect him to see a lot of minutes moving forward.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Lamela (strain) remains out for Friday's game against Alaves.

Impact Lamela continues to deal with a muscular strain that will keep him out for an 11th straight game between LaLiga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey. Lamela has not stepped into the pitch since Nov. 8, and his next chance to feature will come against Girona on Jan. 21.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Tuesday Lamela (leg) will remain on the shelf versus Lens on Tuesday.

Impact Lamela will be out of action for his fifth consecutive contest due to his long-term leg injury. Even when healthy, the forward has started just once since September and figures to serve primarily as a bench option even once cleared to play. As such, Lamela figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular injury Lamela suffered a leg injury and is expected to be out for a few weeks at a minimum, Basilio Garcia of El Desmarque reports.

Impact Lamela is dealing with an injury in his right leg, and while no details have been given, he is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks at minimum. The former Argentina international has struggled to hold down a regular place in the XI and has started in just four of his seven league appearances, though he has scored twice in that span.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameo off bench Lamela played three minutes off the bench during Saturday's one-all draw with Madrid.

Impact Lamela came off the bench after missing two matches and shot once during the final three minutes. With Lamela fit once more he should slot into the attacking rotation with Lucas Ocampos and Dodi Lukebakio, though all three have struggled to truly lockdown a consistent starting role. Lamela's flexibility means he has the chance to take more minutes in a variety of places across the attack.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Real Madrid Lamela (undisclosed) is in the squad to face Real Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Head coach Diego Alonso had already said Lamela was participating in training, so his inclusion in the squad isn't surprising, and he could be an option to turn things around off the bench if the match becomes complicated. Lamela has two goals across six league appearances in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in training Manager Diego Alonso confirmed that Lamela (undisclosed) has been training this week and could be an option to face Real Madrid on Saturday. "Lamela has taken part more in training...

Impact Lamela hasn't played since Sep. 29, but the fact that he was spotted in training before the international break is a good sign for his availability over the weekend. The former Argentina international has two goals across six league appearances in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Vallecano Lamela (undisclosed) will not be an option against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Manager Jose Luis Mendilibar told reporters, "They are all available to enter the call except Mariano...

Impact Lamela will have to wait until after the international break to get back onto the pitch, missing his second consecutive contest due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to getting hurt, the attacking midfielder started just three of six contests in which he registered one goal on four shots (two on target), eight crosses (three accurate) and 10 chances created.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Lamela will be unavailable for Tuesday's Champions League matchup with PSV Eindhoven due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Lamela had started three of the last four matches for the club before picking up this knock with the club described as minor. For the season, the forward has recorded two goals on seven shots (three on target), 10 crosses (three accurate) and 11 chances created. A healthy Oliver Torres (strain) could find himself back in the starting XI with Lamela out.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout win Lamela scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and five chances created in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Almeria. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Lamela notched his second goal of the season, finishing off a cross in the box in the 51st minute of the game, after his shot was deflected by a defender before going in. The attacking midfielder once again appeared in the starting lineup after not playing in the previous match. Additionally, he achieved a new season-high with five chances created.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Alaves Lamela scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-3 loss against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact It would be fair to say Lamela was involved in two of Sevilla's three goals, as his off-target shot led to the own goal of Abdelkabir Abqar, and he also scored the team's second goal with a beautiful finish from the edge of the box nearing the end of the first half. Lamela is probably playing some of the best soccer of his career and should be an everyday starter for Sevilla as long as he remains healthy.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Sociedad Lamela took two shots on target and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Sociedad in the season finale. He also made a clearances, two interceptions and won three of f...

Impact Lamela ends the season with six goals in 32 La Liga appearances (20 starts), plus another two goals and two assists in the Europa League as he won his first continental tournament. The 31-year-old Lamela and his teammates largely succeeded overall despite a turbulent campaign behind the scenes at Sevilla, and he'll hope to be able to nail down a starting spot somewhere along the attacking line with more consistency at the club next season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Lamela generated three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Lamela was unable to crack the scoresheet during this loss, but his quickness and attacking runs in the final third created quite a few problems on the opposing defensive line. The hero in the UEFA Europa League semifinals against Juventus, Lamela should see minutes in the season finale at Real Sociedad.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active off bench Lamela (undisclosed) played nine minutes off the bench during Thursday's one-all draw with Juventus.

Impact Lamela missed a La Liga clash with Espanyol due to an undisclosed issue but returned during Thursday's Europa League draw. The forward was able to play nine minutes to close out the match. It's possible that was the plan for Lamela from the beginning as he has struggled to hold a consistent starting role. With Lucas Ocampos (undisclosed) coming off due to injury it's possible Lamela will see an increased role if Ocampos misses any time.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On squad sheet for Thursday Lamela (undisclosed) in on the squad sheet for Thursday's Europa League clash with Juventus.

Impact Lamela was scratched from the starting XI on May 4 with an undisclosed injury, but is back and making the trip to Juventus on Thursday. He could start on the bench after getting just three starts in the last 11 games. Bryan Gil, Lucas Ocampos and Oliver Torres are the favorites to start in the midfielder over Lamela.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE