GIRONA NEWS

Alexander Callens - Not called up Sunday Callens (undisclosed) wasn't called up for Sunday's clash with Athletic due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Callens wasn't called up Sunday, though it's unclear what ails the defender. Callens made two appearances off the bench since joining Girona, and will hope to recover from this issue and continue breaking into the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Villa - Picks up injury Villa (undisclosed) missed a Sunday clash with Athletic due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Villa wasn't called up for Sunday's clash with Athletic due to a muscular problem. The midfielder will hope to return for a Saturday trip to Getafe, where he will hope to build on a run of good form.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Hernandez - Brought off with muscle pain Hernandez came off during the second half of Sunday's 3-2 win over Athletic due to a muscular issue.

Impact Hernandez was brought off the pitch during the second half of Sunday's 3-2 win. The defender was unable to continue and is now a doubt for Saturday's trip to Getafe. Miguel Gutierrez figures to start of Hernandez is unable to go.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Available for selection Gutierrez is set to return from a one-match ban for Sunday's trip to Athletic Club.

Impact Gutierrez is set to make his way back from a one-match ban he picked up due to yellow card accumulation. The defender could return straight to the first team before a Sunday trip to Athletic Club.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Girona routs Almeria 6-2 in Spanish league

Girona has rolled to a 6-2 thrashing of Almeria in the Spanish league in a lopsided meeting of two promoted teams

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paulo Gazzaniga - Lets in two in win Gazzaniga recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 6-2 victory over Almeria.

Impact Gazzaniga was lucky that his offense put up six goals because he allowed two careless goals during the second half of the match Friday. He has now allowed four goals in the last two games with just four saves in that span. The goalkeeper has given up 15 goals since Oct 23 with 39 saves, including a penalty save. He will try to have a better performance next game with a trip to Athletic Club, where he only conceded one goal during their last outing.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Team leader in goals Stuani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 6-2 victory over Almeria.

Impact Stuani scored another goal off the bench, giving him the team lead of six on the year. Despite scoring plenty of goals, he is still the second choice of striker behind Valentin Castellanos. He is better off the bench due to his old age and form. However, the 36-year-old is still one of the most lethal weapons for Girona.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Villa - Assists off bench Toni Villa assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 6-2 victory versus Almeria.

Impact Toni Villa bagged his second assist of the year during Friday's win against Almeria. Since his move from Villarreal in September he has only started in eight matches in 18 appearances. In that span, the midfielder has generated one goal, two assists, 23 tackles (15 won) and 20 crosses (five accurate).

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Scores ad assists off bench Ivan Martin scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Friday's 6-2 win versus Almeria.

Impact Martin did a lot in just 14 minutes, scoring and assisting to give Girona an extra two goals Friday. It was his first assist of the season and his third goal of the year. He spend most of the first half of the campaign sidelined with a leg injury, only having a limited to with the team.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Knocks in assist Garcia assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 6-2 victory over Almeria.

Impact Garcia tallies his fifth assist of the year, which is tied for the third most in the league. The midfielder also the league leader in crosses with 149. He is now averaging 6.7 crosses (2.6 accurate), 3.4 corners and 2.7 chances created a match. This follows two assists, 50 crosses (17 accurate), 28 corners and 26 chances created in the last seven games.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Hernandez - Scores first of season Javi Hernandez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three clearances in Friday's 6-2 victory versus Almeria.

Impact Hernandez only got his fifth start of the season and finally found the net for the first time this campaign. He only got the start with Miguel Gutierrez serving a one-match suspension. In 11 appearances on the year, the defender has totaled one goal, one assist, 11 clearances and 8 crosses (one accurate).

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Nets goal and assists Rodrigo Riquelme scored one goal and assisted once from one shot, four crosses (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and three chances created in Friday's 6-2 win versus Almeria.

Impact Riquelme was flying in the match, getting both a goal and an assist before halftime Friday. This has given him four goals and two assists on the campaign thus far. In the last eight matches, the forward has started in six of the eight games and has totaled one goal, two assists, 13 chances created and 19 crosses (two accurate).

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Gets goal in win Castellanos scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and two clearances in Friday's 6-2 victory versus Almeria.

Impact Castellanos scored his first goal in five matches with a header in the early minutes of the game Friday. This brings him to five on the year, which is second most in the team. He bumps his average shots per contest to 2.2 after totaling 12 (two on target) in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinier - Included in squad against Almeria Reinier (hamstring) is back in the match-day squad versus Alermia on Friday.

Impact Reinier has been out of the squad since Oct. 30 versus Real Madrid and hasn't featured in the starting XI since mid-September. At this point, the midfielder likely has a long path back to regular starts and figures to serve primarily as a bench option moving forward.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Named to match-day squad Lopez (hamstring) will be available off the bench for Friday's matchup with Almeria.

Impact Lopez returns to the squad following a four-game stint on the shelf due to his hamstring problem. Barring any setbacks, the central defender should be in line to reclaim his place in the starting XI where he should rack up plenty of clearances and should be a target in the box on freekicks and corners.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cadiz beats Girona 2-0 to escape drop zone in Liga

Cadiz has beaten Girona 2-0 at home to escape from the Spanish league relegation zone

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexander Callens - Three clearances in debut Callens recorded three clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz.

Impact Callens made his season debut with Girona since his loan from New York City F.C with three clearances in 45 minutes of play. He will have a lot to prove if he wants to win playing time over Santiago Bueno and Bernardo Espinosa.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Lets in two Gazzaniga made two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz.

Impact Gazzaniga let in two early goals that cost Girona the win Friday. He has allowed five goals in the last five games with 18 saves in that span. This brings the 31-year-old's average saves a match to 3.3. He will welcome a visit from Almeria next Friday, who have scored six goals in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Receives fifth yellow card Gutierrez registered three crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Gutierrez will be suspended from the next match against Barcelona after showing his fifth yellow card of the season. This means Juanpe will likely be his replacement in the starting lineup next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: AC Milan hosts Torino, Wolfsburg visits Schalke

AC Milan is hoping the return of the mercurial Zlatan Ibrahimović will help it get over a miserable run

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yangel Herrera - Suffers calf injury Herrera is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a soleus injury to his right leg, Girona announced Thursday.

Impact Herrera has played 16 La Liga games (10 starts) this season, including a 12-minute cameo in Sunday's win over Valencia, but he will now be sidelined at least until mid-March with this calf injury.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE