Impact Gragera doesn't have a clear date for a return to action, and the club hasn't disclosed many details regarding his injury issues, either. It's uncertain when he'll be able to return to training.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
ESPANYOL 9-8-13 · 15TH IN LALIGA
9-8-13 · 15TH IN LALIGA
Next Match vs Getafe (H) · Fri 7:00PM
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Jose Gragera - Out vs. Real Madrid Gragera (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Real Madrid, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media Friday. "Gragera is our only confirmed absentee."
Joan Garcia - Three saves in draw Garcia registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Impact Garcia recorded at least three saves for a fourth time in five outings. He has also limited opponents to one goal per game in that span. Up next for Espanyol is a meeting with Real Madrid on Saturday.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Marash Kumbulla - Scores in 1-1 draw Kumbulla scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.
Impact Kumbulla buried his second goal of the season by firing a loose ball from close range after a free kick. He also set a season high with two shots and has a total of two shots on target among the last three games. On the defensive side, this marked his second straight outing with two tackles, one tackle won and one blocked shot.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Sevilla FC 1 vs 1 RCD Espanyol | Game Highlights
JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE
Brian Olivan - Leaves field injured Olivan was forced off in the 18th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla due to an apparent injury.
Impact Olivan had to depart the field just before the 20-minute mark, suffering what appeared to be an injury. This could be a brutal loss for the club, as he has started in their past eight games. He was replaced by Carlos Romero, a likely replacement moving forward if he misses more time.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate - Joins Espanyol on loan Gonzalez has joined Espanyol on loan from Real Sociedad until the end of the season, the club confirmed.
Impact Gonzalez joins Espanyol to bolster their midfield after playing only two official games with Real Sociedad this season. He was developed in the Real Sociedad youth system and also spent time in the Deportivo Alaves youth academy. The player has experience in La Liga and made his debut in the Europa League too.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Omar El Hilali - Assists on Friday El Hilali assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Valladolid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45th m...
Impact El Hilali set up Roberto Fernandez's winner in the 74th minute. El Hilali also made three clearances and three tackles. He has started 19 of 20 games and accumulated 13 clearances, 11 tackles and five interceptions across the last five appearances.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Tejero - Sets up goal on Friday Tejero assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 win versus Valladolid.
Impact Tejero created three chances and set up the opener for Javi Puado in the 31st minute. Tejero also made three clearances, one block and one interception. He has accumulated eight clearances, four interceptions and three tackles across the last four games and this was his first goal contribution since his goal against Athletic in October.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Javi Puado - Nets on Friday Puado scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 2-1 win versus Valladolid.
Impact Puado opened the scoring with an amazing acrobatic goal in the 31st minute assisted by Alvaro Tejero. Puado also completed a dribble and made an interception. He has contributed to five goals across the last nine appearances, making him Espanyol's top scorer this campaign.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Joan Garcia - Concedes one Garcia made three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win against Valladolid.
Impact Garcia recorded three saves and two clearances, but conceded a goal from a free kick in the 57th minute. He has played every single minute this campaign and accumulated 18 saves and eight clearances in the last six games. Next, he faces Sevilla.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
RCD Espanyol 2 vs 1 Real Valladolid CF | Game Highlights ⚽
JANUARY 18 • YOUTUBE
RCD ESPANYOL 2 - 1 REAL VALLADOLID CF I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS
JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE
🔴 RCD ESPANYOL vs REAL VALLADOLID CF - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO
JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE
Carlos Romero - Available on bench Romero (strain) is on the bench for Friday's game against Valladolid.
Impact As expected, Romero will be an option on the bench for Espanyol. That said, his lack of stability in the XI limits his fantasy upside considerably.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Romero - Expected to be available Saturday Romero (strain) is expected to be in the squad for Friday's match against Valladolid, according to El 1900.
Impact Romero took part in several training sessions throughout the week and was fully involved on Thursday, so he shouldn't have problems featuring Friday. Romero has made just one start since the beginning of December, however, so he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside even if deemed available.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Marash Kumbulla - Busy defensively in draw Kumbulla had one shot on goal and made five clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.
Impact Kumbulla bounced back from the quiet performance at the previous game, forming a nice partnership with Leandro Cabrera to dominate opposing forwards for most of the contest. This has been a breakthrough campaign for the Roma loanee, who's tied for sixth among all La Liga players with 85 clearances over 17 starts.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Jofre Carreras - Takes six shots in draw Carreras had six shots (one on target), created two chances and suffered three fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.
Impact Carreras saw his scoreless streak reaching nine games but it wasn't for lack of trying as the attacker attempted more shots than he did in any previous games this season. He also created for teammates a little bit and used his skills to force the opposing defense to stop him with fouls. With two goals and three assists over 18 appearances this season, Carreras can still do better and his 13 shots over the last four starts suggest he's on the right course to become a fantasy factor.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Joan Garcia - Logs five saves in draw Garcia made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.
Impact Garcia couldn't do much when Seydouba Cisse appeared completed unmarked in front of him to draw things level at 1-1 in the 14th minute but then had a superb performance during the rest of the game, especially in the second half. The goalkeeper had just one clean sheet and 16 saves over his last six games, but at the same time didn't allow multiple goals in any of them, which gives a little bit of optimism about the other numbers getting better.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Kral - Logs assist in draw Kral made an assist, created three chances, made two interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.
Impact Kral used his head to assist Leandro Cabrera for the opening goal of the game in the 2nd minute and then kept showing his playmaking skills as his three chances created were a season high. Normally limited to defensive contributions when it takes to provide fantasy impact, the midfielder created multiple chances in two of his last three starts and more games like this could add another layer to his upside.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Cabrera - Scores in draw Cabrera scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made one tackle, five clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.
Impact Cabrera went up the field and used his head to open the scoring for Espanyol with just two minutes into the game and then had another solid performance at the heart of the defense, with his sixth consecutive outing with at least five clearances. One of La Liga's most reliable center-back for fantasy purposes when fully fit, Cabrera is inching closer to the top 10 in clearances despite having some games missed this season.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
🔴 RCD ESPANYOL vs CD LEGANÉS - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO
JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE
Carlos Romero - Game-time call for Saturday Romero is a game-time call for Saturday's game against Leganes due to a muscular injury, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media Friday.
Impact It's unclear when Romero picked up the injury, but his availability for the team's first game of January is in question. He opened the season as a starter but has been losing his role of late, as he's started in just one of Espanyol's last five games, including a game in which he was an unused sub.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Edu Exposito - Available after knee injury Exposito played 15 minutes off the bench in the 1-0 loss to Las Palmas on Dec. 22 in what was his first appearance of the 2024-25 season.
Impact Exposito finally made his debut off the bench after being an unused sub in three of Espanyol's four games between Nov. 30 and Dec. 18. He should add depth in midfield, but he's not expected to play a significant role in midfield going forward.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Pablo Ramon Parra - Signs with Espanyol Ramon has signed a contract with Espanyol through 2028, the club announced. He joins on a free transfer from Real Madrid's Castilla.
Impact Ramon spent last season on loan at CD Mirandes, where he had an impressive campaign. Espanyol had to wait until the winter transfer window to sign him, after he recovered from an injury that required surgery at the end of April. Ramon underwent a medical examination on Friday at the Corachan Clinic and will participate in specific rehabilitation work on the pitch at Dani Jarque Sports City on Saturday.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Cabrera - Logs six clearances in loss Cabrera made one tackle and six clearances during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Las Palmas.
Impact Cabrera had another solid performance at the heart of the defense but this wasn't enough to prevent another setback for his team. The center-back has been doing his part, though, with 31 clearances over his last five starts.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
