GIRONA NEWS

Reinier - Unavailable for Elche trip Reinier (ankle) isn't in the squad list for Tuesday's match at Elche.

Impact Reinier started the season in good shape with three starts in five appearances but has since made just two appearances off the bench in the last eight games before the World Cup. Going into 2023, Reinier will hope to maintain better fitness and regularly start games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juanpe - Unavailable against Elche Juanpe (foot) didn't make the squad list for Tuesday's match at Elche.

Impact Juanpe will miss a fifth straight game over the last three weeks and now use the World Cup break to recover his fitness. While he's missed matches, David Lopez and Sergio Bueno have formed a solid defensive partnership.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Garcia - Still absent Garcia (knee) remains out for Tuesday's trip to Elche.

Impact Garcia suffered a PCL injury in July and has yet to regain his fitness. The benefit of a mid-season break for the World Cup could help Garcia get back in time for 2023.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Remains out against Elche Couto (knee) is unavailable for Tuesday's match at Elche.

Impact Couto will miss the final match before the World Cup following a knee injury taken Oct. 30 against Real Madrid. Toni Villa or Ivan Martin could start on the right flank while Couto is out.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Girona beats Bilbao 2-1 to escape relegation zone in Spain

Girona has escaped the Spanish league’s relegation zone after beating Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at home

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes one in win Gazzaniga conceded one goal and made six saves during Friday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.

Impact While not a major candidate to make Argentina's World Cup squad, Gazzaniga is playing like he could be with 12 saves made and three goals conceded in the last three matches. As he's undefeated in that time, all that remains is a trip to Elche before the mid-season break and Gazzaniga could go a long way in securing a starting spot in 2023 as well.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Logs assist in win Garcia logged one assist from one chance created on eight crosses (three accurate) and put three-of-three shots on target during Friday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Garcia recorded his first assist in the last six games, setting up David Lopez to score with a well taken free kick. More recently, Garcia has created 12 chances while taking 14 set pieces in the last four games. That's a fair run of production while his team is undefeated in their last three matches and something he'll hope to maintain in 2023.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Takes two shots in win Castellanos put two shots on target and created three chances during 62 minutes of Friday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Castellanos continues to start but hasn't found the net in six straight games. There might be a good reason for this, though it may not be much longer before veteran Cristhian Stuani is back in the lineup with more frequency if Castellanos can't recover his rhythm.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Scores off bench Martin scored one goal from one shot in 24 minutes off the bench during Friday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Martin made his first appearance of the season and did well to smash his shot through the legs of Unai Simon after a perfect long pass from the back by David Lopez. With the starting spots on the wings not clear cut, Martin will hope his efforts could offer a greater case for more minutes in 2023.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Scores, assists in win Lopez scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and provided one assist from two chances creates during Friday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Lopez continues to impress since returning to the lineup, scoring twice and logging one assist in helping his side stay undefeated over the last three matches. It will be a marvel if Lopez can carry this offensive production past the World Cup break, though his spot in the lineup should be less disputed as long as he's fit.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Starting versus Athletic Gutierrez (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI against Athletic on Friday.

Impact Gutierrez will make his 12th start of the season in 14 appearances. In his prior 13 outings, the left-back registered two assists, six shots (one on target) and 36 crosses (10 accurate). Given his ability to push the attack, Gutierrez should offer decent fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinier - Out against Bilbao Reinier is not in Girona's match day squad for Friday's clash against Athletic Club due to an ankle injury.

Impact Even when fit, Reinier has started in just three La Liga matches this season with four more appearances off the bench. He will hope to recover in time for Tuesday's clash against Elche.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Bilbao visits Girona; Mama Baldé leads Troyes

Athletic Bilbao visits Girona seeking to end a three-game winless streak on the road in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yan Couto - Unlikely to be available Couto (knee) is considered unlikely to play in Friday's match against Athletic Club, according to manager Michel via Nil Sola of Cadena SER.

Impact Couto suffered the injury in Sunday's draw with Real Madrid but is having a tough time overcoming the issue. Rodrigo Riquelme should return to the lineup regardless of Couto's status in Friday's game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oriol Romeu - Four tackles against Madrid Romeu had four tackles (two won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Romeu's four tackles were a team-high during a rather defensive battle. He played the full 90 and is averaging about three tackles, one clearance and one interception per match in La Liga competition.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Quiet night for Madrid draw Garcia sent in four crosses (two accurate) and took one corner during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia paced his side in crosses for the match and continues to be the focal point for Girona in the middle of the pitch. He's averaging nice volume with about seven crosses and three corners per match in league play, so continue rostering him with confidence in hopes that Sunday's performance was just an off night against an elite team.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Five stops for draw Gazzaniga made five saves (one goal conceded) and one clearance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact This is a great showing for the Girona keeper, who held the European champions off the score sheet for over 70 minutes before finally conceding the only Madrid goal of the match. Next up is Athletic at home Friday.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Nets from spot in draw Stuani scored a goal from the penalty spot (one shot on target) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Stuani relieved Valentin Castellanos during the 76th minute and was called upon from the penalty spot just four minutes later. His successful conversion easily beat veteran keeper Thibaut Courtois and was critical in helping Girona obtain a hard-earned 1-1 draw.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE