Girona Team News Page 18 - Soccer

David Lopez - Brought off early Lopez was forced off with an apparent injury in the first half of Thursday's clash with Betis.

Impact Lopez came off for Juanpe in the 35th minute due to the issue. It's a disappointing turn for Lopez who has been one of the first names on the team sheet this season, but he will have a bit more time to recover before a Jan. 3 clash with Atleti. If he can't go it would likely be Juanpe who gets the start.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Starting Thursday Couto (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Betis.

Impact Couto will avoid missing any time with his most recent injury, being listed to the starting XI on Thursday. This will be the midfielder's third straight game in the starting XI after a three-match spell as a substitute, and he will hope to remain in a starting spot moving forward, having started in 10 of the club's 17 matches thus far.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - In squad Thursday Couto (undisclosed) will be available against Betis on Thursday.

Impact Couto came off in the 79th minute against Alaves on Monday with what may have been just a minor knock given his inclusion in the traveling squad. In his last three outings, the midfielder managed two assists, two shots (one on target) and 10 crosses (two accurate). If he features in the starting XI against Betis, Couto should continue providing crosses from the right side.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Out again Tsygankov (strain) will not be an option for Thursday's trip to Real Betis, confirmed manager Michel Sanchez. "Viktor continues with his discomfort and that is why he does not make...

Impact Tsygankov will miss his second match in a row with a muscle injury. Portu is expected to get his second start in a row at the attacking midfield, alongside Savio against Real Betis.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Eligible to return Stuani has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Thursday's trip to Betis.

Impact Stuani has only started once during his previous 12 matches, however has been able to get goals as a sub with four goals and two assists in that span. This puts him at six goals on the campaign in 16 appearances, five of them coming as starts.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JOÃO FÉLIX, MODRIC, DOVBYK y todos los GOLAZOS de la Jornada 17

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

David Lopez - Inks extension Lopez extended his stay with Girona on Tuesday, signing a one-year contract extension with the club.

Impact Lopez will be remaining with Girona until the end of the 2025/26 season, having signed a one-year contract extension Tuesday. The defender joined the club at the beginning of the 2022 season, having notched 34 league appearances, scoring five goals in that span despite playing in the defense. He has been a regular starter this season and will look to remain in that role moving forward after signing the extension.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Delivers fifth assist in easy victory Couto created an assist, placed a shot-on-target, four crosses (one accurate) and created two chances in Monday's 3-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves. He was injured and subbed ou...

Impact Couto was one of Girona's more active playmakers on Monday. His speed and skill down the attacking right flank created two chances and the assist for Portu's goal, Girona's second. He was subbed after 79 with an injury. The Manchester City loanee has made 16 appearances (10 starts), scored once and currently has created the most assists in LaLiga, five.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portu - Finds net in first start of season Portu scored from his only on-target effort in Monday's 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Portu did not have a great game on Monday in his first starting appearance of the season. He was subbed after 64. The attacking midfielder did manage to find the net to score Girona's second with his only on-target effort. It was his second strike in three matches, but he will need to be more consistently impactful if he is to secure a regular starting spot. From 16 appearances he has scored twice and delivered an assist.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portu - Finds net in first start of season Portu scored from his only on-target effort in Monday's 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Strikes twice in victory Dovbyk placed four shots-on-target, scoring from two of them, in Monday's 3-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Dovbyk put in an outstanding performance on Monday, he found the net from both his on-target efforts (his second coming from the penalty spot), had a shot blocked and placed a shot off-target. The Ukrainian striker is in hot form, he has scored five and contributed three assists from his last six matches. With 10 goals and four assists season-to-date his statistics are currently second only to Jude Bellingham in La Liga.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Chalks up fifth clean sheet Gazzaniga recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Gazzaniga had a quiet game on Monday in a match that Girona dominated. He successfully stopped the two shots-on-target he faced. This was the regular starter's fifth clean sheet but it has been six matches since he last recorded one. He has now completed 58 saves (3.4 per game, 74 per cent) and conceded 20 (1.2 per game).

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Girona back on top of Spanish league after beating Alaves

Girona has returned to the top of the Spanish league after a 3-0 victory over mid-table Alaves

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Borja Garcia - Not an option again Garcia (foot) is out for Monday's match against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Garcia will have to wait another match for his season debut, having been left out again after not reaching full fitness before the contest. There have been no further updates on the status of the midfielder, so it is hard to gauge if he is near complete with his rehabilitation or if there will still be some more time until we see him on the pitch. Regardless, he hopes to return before the international break for the club's match against Betis on Dec. 21, but if not, he should almost for sure be an option against Atletico Madrid on Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ricard Artero Ruiz - Out once again Ricard (ankle) is out for Monday's match against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Ricard will have to wait another match to make his season debut, being left out once again as he continues his rehabilitation. The midfielder will hope to return soon and possibly before the winter break in the club's match against Betis on Dec. 21, as he is still yet to see the field this season after undergoing ankle surgery that was required after going down right at the end of last season's campaign.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valery Fernandez - Scores as substitute Valery scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Barcelona.

Impact Valery subbed on in the 78th minute and scored Girona's third goal two minutes later. That was his first goal in the season. The midfielder logged his 12th appearance off bench so far, and has yet to start.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Assists in road win Ivan Martin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Barcelona.

Impact Martin created Girona's second goal in the 40th minute, scored by Miguel Gutierrez. That was his first assist in the season, to go with three goals. The midfielder also made two tackles, and now has nine over their last four games.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Scores at Barcelona Gutierrez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Barcelona.

Impact Gutierrez scored in the 40th minute to give Girona the 2-1 lead and pave the way for their road win. That was his first goal in the season, to go with one assist. The midfielder also led his side in shots during the match.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Assists in road win Tsygankov assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-2 victory versus Barcelona.

Impact Tsygankov created Artem Dovbyk's opener in the 12th minute with his third assist in the campaign. The midfielder had a good all-around outing after highlighted by two shots (one on target) and two tackles (one won). He also scored three goals in the season so far.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Scores opener at Barcelona Dovbyk scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Barcelona.

Impact Dovnyk scored the opener in the 12th minute with his eighth goal in the season. The forward also has four assists so far. He is now a regular starter after coming off bench in the first four games in the campaign and has been an instrumental piece in the squad.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Makes nine saves in win Gazzaniga had nine saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Barcelona.

Impact Gazzaniga had a great outing on the road with a season-high nine saves to help Girona win. The goalkeeper still has only four clean sheets so far, though. He will look to keep the momentum against Alaves on Monday.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

¡El Girona FC sigue de fiesta! 🥳🎉 #shorts

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

BELLINGHAM, DOVBYK, CORREA y todos los GOLAZOS de la Jornada 16

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

'Girona are a DIFFERENT ANIMAL' 😳 - Craig Burley after Barca's loss [FULL REACTION] | ESPN FC

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Girona back on top of Spanish league after beating Alaves