GRANADA NEWS

Aaron Escandell - Ships four in loss Aaron conceded four goals and made two saves during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Aaron's strong start to the season faded a bit during this poor performance from he and his teammates. It will be important to bounce back in the next game against Betis, or there's a solid chance Luis Maximiano could take over his starting spot at goalkeeper.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Puertas - Plays first half in loss Puertas conceded one yellow card while playing in the first half of Sunday's 4-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Puertas has only played 45 minutes in each of the last two matches after logging 86 to open the season against Villarreal. Whether this is a depth issue or a tactical issue is a different story, but he'll need to go deeper into games to increase his value. Up next is a visit from Betis after the international break.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Montoro - Logs eight crosses in loss Montoro created three chances from eight crosses (three accurate) and put one shot off target during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Montoro has created eight chances in three games despite only completing the full 90 once. If he can play this well even when his team doesn't score any goals, that's a good sign for his value if he can stay healthy. Up next is a visit from Real Betis after the international break.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Takes two shots in loss Suarez took two shots (two on goal) in 78 minutes of Sunday's 4-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Suarez has taken four shots over the last two games and has been the top attacking option for his team. It will be interesting to see if he has the same value as a striker or a winger, though a poor team performance in Sunday's game will mean that more time is needed to understand the situation. Up next is a visit from Betis after the international break.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Bacca - Takes one shot in loss Bacca put one shot off target and created one chance during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Bacca has failed to put a shot on target despite getting good minutes in all three of his appearances this season. This means that the striking competition between he and Luis Javier Suarez will remain open early in the season, though nobody played well during Sunday's game. Up next is a visit from Betis after the international break

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Machis - Suffers leg injury Machis will miss Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano with a hamstring injury.

Impact Machis is estimated to miss around two weeks with this injury, according to Communate.com, meaning he will miss the upcoming international break with Venezuela, but Granada are hopeful that he will be fit enough to return for the game against Betis in a few weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Rochina - Joins Granada Rochina joined Granada on Saturday. He's committed to a two-year contract with his old club.

Impact Rochina last played for Granada back in 2016/17 and returns after spending four seasons with Levante. He'll be a reliable two-way option in midfield, though it remains to be see how frequently he'll play just yet.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Escandell - Concedes one in draw Aaron conceded one goal and made five saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Aaron is doing more than his fair share to keep the starting job even after Luis Maximiano was signed last week to replace Rui Silva. Heading into the next match at Rayo Vallecano, Aaron could be one of the better targets among goalkeepers.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Abram - Plays first half in first start Abram logged six clearances in 45 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Abram served as the third center-back in a back three and was pulled for Antonio Puertas in a tactical change at the break. As he work his way into fitness and form, Abram should get a few appearances as a deputy for the veteran German Sanchez in defense.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Montoro - Active in draw Montoro created three chances from four crosses (three accurate) and put one shot off target during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Montoro also had a late goal ruled out by VAR in a much better performance during this home draw. Should he stay healthy, Montoro's role on set pieces and as a creator from deeper in the midfield should give him plenty of work to do. Up next is a trip to Rayo Vallecano.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Bacca - Logs assist in draw Bacca provided one assist from one chance created during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Bacca began the match in a partnership with Luis Javier Suarez and looked much better by playing him for the goal on a neat pass through the defense. Should he find a starting groove, Bacca has the pedigree to get onto the scoresheet consistently, even if he hasn't had that chance in a few seasons.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Scores in draw Suarez scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during 72 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Suarez looked much sharper in the first home game of the season as he took advantage of a quick counter attack to open his account for the season. Along with compatriot Carlos Bacca, Suarez could be quite impressive for a club that hasn't had the benefit of consistent striking options over the past two seasons. Up next is a trip to Rayo Vallecano.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Eteki - Back in team Eteki (muscular) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Eteki is again an option Saturday after missing the opener with a muscle injury. He started 16 matches last season and will try to reach those numbers again, but in a defensive midfield role, he holds minimal fantasy value.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Bacca - Plays second half in draw Bacca put one shot off target and created one chance while playing in the second half of Monday's scoreless draw with Villarreal.

Impact Bacca opened the season against his old club but wasn't able to get much more going than Luis Javier Suarez could in the first half. It will be interesting to see who starts in the next match against Valencia, as both strikers have plenty of work to do early in the new season.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Escandell - Keeps clean sheet in draw Aaron kept a clean sheet with three saves made during Monday's scoreless draw with Villarreal.

Impact Aaron looked solid to open the season but now has competition from new signing Luis Maximiano for the starting job. Whomever gets the spot will still have their work cut out for them, especially after Granada conceded an exceptionally high number of goals last season.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Monchu Rodríguez - Decent in first start Monchu put one shot off target and won one-of-three tackles during Monday's scoreless draw with Villarreal.

Impact Monchu didn't make any major mistakes in his first competitive match for Granada, though he did commit four fouls. Should he be able to replace the spot formerly occupied by Yangel Herrera, Monchu won't always have outstanding value but can pop up in some important spots.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domingos Duarte - Opens season with clean sheet Duarte kept a clean sheet with four interceptions made during Monday's scoreless draw with Villarreal.

Impact Duarte was able to hold off one of the best strikers in La Liga in Gerard Moreno to get off to a decent start to the new season. Alongside German Sanchez and with the new boost of Luis Maximiano coming soon, Duarte could get back on track after the poor team defense shown last season.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Machis - Makes five interceptions in draw Machis made five interceptions and put one shot off target during Monday's scoreless draw with Villarreal.

Impact Machis had more work to do defensively than in the attack as the hosts dominated possession throughout the contest. This shouldn't always be the case for Machis, though it's worth noting his opponent each week if looking for specific production out of him. Up next is a visit from Valencia.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Only makes it through one half Suarez put one shot off target in 45 minutes of Monday's scoreless draw with Villarreal.

Impact Suarez didn't have the best game to start the new season as Carlos Bacca replaced him for the second half. Should he not find his rhythm soon, it wouldn't be surprising to see Bacca take over the starting spot full-time, though that likely won't happen just yet. Up next is a visit from Valencia.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Signs with Granada Maximiano transferred to Granada from Sporting CP on Tuesday. He's committed to a four-year contract with his new club.

Impact Maximiano might not have been the goalkeeper most expected this team to sign after Rui Silva left for Real Betis, but it makes more sense in seeing how successful Silva was before his departure. As a young player who's still developing as a professional, he's a solid choice to eventually take over for Aaron instead of unseating him too quickly into the season.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Eteki - Out for opener Eteki (muscular) didn't make the squad list for Monday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Eteki picked up a thigh injury earlier in the preseason and remains unfit. As he's mostly a backup player, this shouldn't impact the lineup too much until Eteki is able to return.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Montoro - Features in friendly Montoro appeared in Saturday's friendly against Linares.

Impact Montoro had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the preseason but is now looking sharp before the campaign kicks off. When fit, Montoro should have plenty to offer as a starter for his team.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neyder Lozano - Undergoes another surgery Lozano underwent another surgery on his leg in the past two weeks and will be out several more months.

Impact Lozano had a similar update about a year ago and his recovery is not going to plan. He hasn't played in two years and that's getting extended another few months. At this point, it's almost impossible to project when he'll be available again.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE