ESPANYOL NEWS

Fernando Calero - Departs injured Calero was replaced by Nico Melamed in the 73rd minute of Sunday's match against Valencia due to injury, according to AS.

Impact Calero has started in four of the last five matches but his absence would leave his team short a center-back. As a result, there could be a change in formation for Saturday's match against Cadiz which could result in Aleix Vidal getting a chance to start.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Braithwaite - Dismissed after VAR check Braithwaite was sent off after a VAR check in the 90+1' minute of Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Braithwaite had logged an assist on Sergi Darder's goal to take the lead but the visitors soon equalized after his departure due to a rash challenge. During a one-match suspension for the Oct. 9 trip to Cadiz, Dani Gomez could make his first start since arriving on loan.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Carlos Lazo - Will miss Valencia game Lazo (strain) won't return for Sunday's matchagainst Valencia.

Impact Lazo made some progress during the break, but he'll have to wait at least another week to return and will sit out the third straight game.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Regano - Remains absent Gil (undisclosed) is missing from the game-day squad list to face Valencia Sunday.

Impact Gil got hurt before the past game and hasn't been able to shake it off during the break. Javi Puado is playing on the right flank in this one.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Carlos Lazo - Could return soon Lazo (strain) has been participating in training and could return by Sunday's match against Valencia, according to La Grada.

Impact Lazo has missed each of the last two matches after picking up a knock in the Sept. 4 win over Athletic Club but two good weeks of training leave him in good shape to play. With two appearances off the bench so far, Lazo may not offer much even when fit.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Sanchez Saez - Out three more weeks Sanchez is expected to miss three weeks as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to La Grada.

Impact Sanchez suffered the injury during the Sept. 10 loss to Sevilla and now there's a clearer picture as to how long he's out. After starting in three of his four appearances, Javi Puado will take over his role on the right wing when the formation provides need for someone in the position.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iglesias set for Spain debut with World Cup calling

Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias is hoping to make his international debut at age 29 when Spain hosts Switzerland in the Nations League on Saturday in Zaragoza

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luca Koleosho's Canada role could progress like his career has: quickly How a player developed in or near New York City could be Canada's next significant multi-national recruit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pol Lozano - Logs five minutes in debut Lozano played for five minutes off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Lozano was able to get on the pitch for the first time this season after an injury held him back to open the campaign. With a solid midfield of Vinicius Souza, Edu Exposito and Sergi Darder, Lozano is unlikely to play much.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Regano - Last-minute absence Gil was a late withdrawal ahead of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad, according to La Grada. Omar El Hilali started in his place.

Impact Gil had started five straight matches before his absence Sunday. If he's not fit for the Oct. 2 match against Valencia, new options will have to be sought once again unless Omar El Hilali gets another chance.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar El Hilali - Starts in loss El Hilali played for 54 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact El Hilali has made three appearances this season and Sunday represented his first chance as a starter. Normally it's Oscar Gil who starts at right-back but he was absent altogether so El Hilali was needed from kickoff. Depending on the status of Gil, El Hilali could certainly contribute more.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Concedes two in loss Fernandez conceded two goals and made four saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Fernandez has conceded five goals in his last two matches while making eight saves. Following a clean sheet in his debut against Athletic Club, things haven't gone so smoothly for Fernandez, making his value rather limited even if he racks up a few saves.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Braithwaite - Shotless in loss Braithwaite failed to take a shot during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Braithwaite had scored in two straight matches to open his time with Espanyol but was shut down in Sunday's game. If he's unable to get back on track, it will remain up to Joselu to carry the goalscoring burden, though both were held scoreless in this match.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Scores in loss Exposito scored one goal from one shot and made two interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Exposito tends not to have as substantial a role in the attack but has still scored twice in six matches to open the season. As he's capable of scoring on occasion, Exposito might be worth picking, but it's still Sergi Darder who offers far more consistency in production from their team's midfield.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - Logs assist in loss Darder provided one assist from four chances created on three crosses (zero accurate) and put three shots off target during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Darder contributed with his first assist of the season after racking up 12 chances over his previous four starts. As he'll continue with a regular role on set pieces, Darder should remain more consistent in his value each week.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Takes four shots in loss Joselu took four shots (two on goal) and drew six fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Soceidad.

Impact Joselu has scored in every other start since opening the season and kept on schedule following a scoreless effort Sunday. This isn't a pattern that's likely to last forever but it's still notable in short spurts. While Martin Braithwaite offers a better strike partner, it's still Joselu will take on most of the scoring burden each week.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Sanchez Saez - Dealing with injury Sanchez has picked up a hamstring issue dating to Saturday's loss to Sevilla, according to La Grada.

Impact Sanchez is also reportedly out of the Spanish U-21 national team for the September window due to this issue, though it's worth waiting for his absence from Sunday's trip to Real Sociedad to confirm the situation. Now that Javi Puado is fit, Sanchez is unlikely to start as frequently despite a decent start to the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski can't stop scoring for Barça before Bayern trip

Robert Lewandowski has come off the bench to help Barcelona win 4-0 at Cádiz in the Spanish league as the Poland striker extended his superb scoring run before facing former club B...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barcelona visits Cádiz; Sanchez back for Marseille

Barcelona visits last-place Cádiz seeking a fifth straight win before its highly anticipated trip to Bayern Munich in the Champions League next week

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dropped by Man United, Maguire becomes an issue for England

Harry Maguire has been dropped by Manchester United despite being its club captain and the most expensive defender in soccer history

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braithwaite comes through with winner in Espanyol debut Martin Braithwaite didn’t have to go far to start showing his worth again in Spain.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Braithwaite comes through with winner in Espanyol debut

Martin Braithwaite didn’t have to go far to start showing his worth again in Spain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Arsenal at Man United; Roma eyes Serie A lead

Arsenal can take a four-point lead atop the English Premier League if it maintains its perfect record with a win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona clears more salary cap room on deadline day

Barcelona was busy in the beginning of the transfer window trying to boost its squad and making some high-profile signings that included Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS