HUGO NOVOA NEWS

Out for "a while" Novoa (abdomen) is set to miss a solid portion of time due to his injuries, according to manager Luis Garcia Plaza. "Don't ask me about him, I already told you that he was going to...

Impact Novoa appears to be set for at least a couple more weeks on the sidelines, with the midfielder still a decent bit away from a return after also missing four games with his abdomen issues. The club said his return would depend on his evolution, keeping him out until at least after the November international break. Luckily for the club, he has only started in two of his six appearances, so this isn't a major loss.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Novoa (abdomen) will not be an option for Friday's match against Valladolid, confirmed manager Luis Garcia.

Impact Novoa continues to deal with different injuries, this time is an abdomen injury that will see him miss another match. His last appearance on the pitch was on Sep 24, making two starts in four games played, totaling seven crosses (two accurate), eight tackles and five clearances.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday Novoa (undisclosed) was called up for Sunday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Novoa was selected for Sunday's clash, as he returns from a knock. The midfielder has largely gone unused during his first two months with Alaves, but seems to be recovered from his knock as he looks for a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Novoa is returning to the injury list and is out for Saturday's match against Getafe, according to his club.

Impact Novoa has been sidelined for the second time this season, having gone down with an undisclosed injury. This will force a change, as he did start in their last match, likely forcing Carlos Vicente back into the starting XI. He currently has no timetable in place, with his return depending on his evolution.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unused off bench Novoa (heel) went unused off the bench in Friday's 2-1 win against Sevilla.

Impact Novoa has returned to the team sheet after missing the club's last match due to a heel problem. It wasn't surprising to see him go unused, as he had already met that fate once before his injury, only starting in one of the five matches he has been available for. That said, he will likely continue in more of a rotational role despite now being fit.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

On team sheet Novoa (heel) is on the team sheet for Friday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Novoa is set to return to the pitch after missing last match with a heel injury. He had started once in three appearance, recording a shot with three crosses (one accurate) and three clearances to open up the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out with heel pain Novoa (heel) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's trip to Espanyol.

Impact Novoa will sit out Saturday after suffering a minor heel injury. He had only started once in the three matches played, recording three crosses (one accurate) and three clearances, having also been an unused sub during the first four La Liga games for Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Friday Novoa (shoulder) is available off the bench for Friday's game against Celta Vigo.

Impact As expected, Novoa will be an option off the bench after leaving a shoulder injury behind. That said, he's not expected to be a regular even when fully healthy, so his return to action shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Alaves Novoa (shoulder) is on the team sheet and will be an option for Friday's trip to Celta. According to manager Luis Garcia, "He has been called up, but he's just in time. If we have...

Impact Novoa missed most of preseason with a shoulder injury, therefore is only expected to get limited minutes if called upon for Alaves. He also transferred from Leipzig during the summer transfer window, where he will start off low on the depth chart after limited playing time last season.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Novoa suffered a shoulder injury and will miss part of pre-season, Alaves announced.

Impact Novoa made his debut for the club during a friendly and almost immediately suffered a shoulder injury. The midfielder is now a doubt for the remainder of pre-season. Novoa will be hoping it doesn't require a surgery, as that could turn in to an extended absence.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Alaves Novoa has completed a transfer to Alaves from Leipzig, according to his former club.

Impact Novoa will not remain with Leipzig any longer, as after three consecutive seasons on loan, he has finally left to return home to Spain and join Alaves. While with Leipzig, he appeared 23 times, notching two goals. That said, he held a minimal role and should have more of a presence with his new club.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sent on loan to Spain Novoa has been sent on loan to Villarreal from RB Leipzig, his parent club announced Tuesday.

Impact Novoa will be heading out on loan once again, having been sent to Villarreal following his loan spell with FC Utrecht in the first half of the season. He will now remain in Spain for the remainder of the season and will return to Germany following the conclusion of the campaign unless his buy option is met by Villarreal. He will hope to develop while with Villarreal, as he should earn some time on the pitch in one of the highest tiers of professional football.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Leipzig Novoa is cutting short his loan stay with Basel and returning to Leipzig, the club announced Wednesday. He's expected to go out on-loan again this summer.

Impact Novoa tallied one goal and two assists in 12 Swiss Super League appearances while on-loan with Basel for six months in the Spring, and the 20-year-old is expected to move somewhere else on another loan for next season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falling out of first team Novoa has made seven appearances (two starts), scoring once during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Novoa seemingly had broken into the starting XI during the opening two matches after an impressive pre-season. When new boss Marco Rose took over Novoa largely fell out of the starting XI, and failed to make a start since. Novoa has limited upside when in the starting XI, but has already established more minutes than any previous season with Leipzig.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer at Augsburg Novoa scored one goal from his only shot and created one chance in 17 minutes during Saturday's 3-3 draw at Augsburg.

Impact Novoa subbed on in the 73rd minute and scored the equalizer in the 90th after they trailed 3-0 in the second half. That was his first goal in the season. The midfielder started twice earlier in the season for his side, but since then has only five appearances off bench.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts season Novoa had two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 tie to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Novoa made the start at right midfield replacing the departing Nordi Mukiele and was absolutely brilliant. The wing-back was good for seven crosses and four tackles in the draw. Novoa could be a surprising replacement for Mukiele but his performances could provide some fantasy value if he can maintain this sort of volume.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin beats Leipzig 2-1 to climb to 4th in Bundesliga

Union Berlin has defeated Leipzig 2-1 to climb to fourth in the Bundesliga and deepen the visitor's crisis

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Virus-hit Leipzig at Union, Alavés plays Granada

Leipzig remains without Jesse Marsch for its visit to Union Berlin as the American coach remains in isolation following a positive test for the coronavirus

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Novoa tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and has entered a quarantine.

Impact Novoa is the latest player from Leipzig to have contracted COVID, and the 18-year-old will be out at least a week while in isolation.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts, scores goal Novoa scored one goal during a 4-1 win Saturday versus SpVgg Greuther Furth.

Impact Novoa is an 18-year-old forward the RB Leipzig team decided to utilize against one of its easiest Bundesliga opponents this year. The callup was a good one. Though he did not play much, Novoa recorded his first professional goal across less than six minutes.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE