JESUS NAVAS NEWS

Starting at right back Navas is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Navas returns from a hip injury which kept him out of Sevilla's previous match against Atletico Madrid. The right back had started all three matches prior to the injury whipping in 26 crosses and creating four chances.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Sunday Navas (hip) is expected to be available Sunday against Las Palmas, head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar told the club's official website Friday.

Impact Navas didn't play against Atletico Madrid before the international break, but Mendilibar said the defender "has recovered," and it wouldn't be shocking if he moves into the starting XI right away. Navas has started the three matches in which he's been available for Sevilla.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Navas will be unavailable versus Atletico Madrid due to a recurrence of his left hip problem.

Impact Navas has started all three matches for Sevilla at right-back this season, registering 26 crosses (four accurate), five tackles (four won) and three interceptions. Juanlu, who subbed on for Navas in the season opener against Valencia, is the favorite to get the start against Atletico.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 14 crosses in defeat Navas registered 14 crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Girona.

Impact Navas recorded his highest number of crosses delivered in a game this season, totaling 14. This accomplishment follows his delivery of ten crosses in the previous matchup. Despite the considerable number of crosses, he has yet to secure an assist, similar to his performance in the previous season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held off scoresheet Navas failed to score or assist in La Liga during the 2022-23 campaign.

Impact Navas made 32 appearances (21 starts) but failed to score or assist for the first time in a domestic season since moving back to Spain. The wing-back created 26 chances and sent 10 shots in while also sending in 135 crosses. Navas will head into 2023-24 pre-season as the top option on the depth chart at right-back.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Navas will be eligible to return for Sunday's finale against Real Sociedad after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Navas will be able to return for Sunday's finale, where he is expected to start off the bench, with Gonzalo Montiel the expected starter at right back. The defender's made eight starts in the last 11 games, recording 47 crosses (nine won) and 17 clearances in that span.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Navas recorded two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Elche. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd minute and will serve a...

Impact Navas picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a one-match suspension on Saturday. He's been able to keep consistent starts for the team, recording 30 starts in 42 appearances in all competitions, generating one assist and 183 crosses (31 accurate) in that span. Gonzalo Montiel will likely get the start at right back against Real Madrid in his absence.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in loss Navas created four chances, had six crosses (all inaccurate) and took one off-target shot in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Osasuna.

Impact Navas put together a solid performance Sunday, as he tied for the team lead in chances created and had the most crosses on the team. His four chances created mark a season high and his six crosses mark the ninth time in the league this season he has had five or more. While he has just one assist on the season, he seems ripe for more given his high volume of chances created and crosses, especially as of late.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 12 crosses against Mallorca Navas created two chances and sent in 12 crosses (four accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Navas did once again what he does best from the right flank, creating for his teammates and sending cross after cross after cross into the opposition's box. The veteran has been great since returning from the World Cup break, with 44 crosses over six starts. Once these crosses start translating into assists, Navas' fantasy value will certainly skyrocket.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Mallorca Navas is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Navas returns after dealing with a thigh injury suffered at the end of January. The fullback has made 16 appearances on the season helping Sevilla to one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out 2-3 weeks Navas (thigh) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a thigh injury he suffered in last weekend's victory against Elche, Sevilla announced Tuesday.

Impact Navas will likely miss upcoming games against Barcelona and Mallorca while he recovers from this thigh injury, and he will be questionable to return by the first leg of the Europa League clash against PSV on Feb. 16. Gonzalo Montiel would likely be the first choice to take over at right-wing back, while Suso or new arrival Bryan Gil could get an uptick in minutes on the right wing in Navas' absence.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thigh injury confirmed Navas (thigh) was forced off with a thigh injury during Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Navas had a thigh injury confirmed that forced him off against Elche. The defender is now facing an undetermined amount of time on the sideline, likely leaving Gonzalo Montiel with a nailed-on starting role.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ten crosses inaccurate Navas had 10 crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Cadiz.

Impact Navas' cross inaccuracy continues to affect him. He logged seven crosses averaged but only one accurate across his first three appearances of 2023. Currently, Navas has no assists across the 2022-23 La Liga. The wide midfielder may be more of a liability than not.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Sevilla with seven crosses Navas crossed seven times (one accurate) during Friday's 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Navas was held off the scoresheet despite sending in a team-high seven crosses in the match. Navas is still looking for his first goal involvement of the campaign but offers solid attacking upside from wing-back with 47 crosses and ten chances created in 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in loss Navas had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Impact Navas also conceded a yellow card in protest for one of the two red cards his team suffered in the first half. As he gets older, Navas hasn't been trusted to play as frequently, though it also hasn't helped that his team is in the midst of a rough opening half to the season. Going into 2023, Navas will need to work even harder if he doesn't want to split minutes with Gonzalo Montiel.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in draw Navas took a shot and created three chances in Sunday's Seville derby against Real Betis. Unfortunately for him, he also scored an own goal in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Navas was introduced into Sunday's match in the 43rd minute after Gonzalo Montiel's sending off, and almost immediately he opened the scoring for the wrong team with an unlucky deflection as he was running back to goal. Navas should get the start at right-back with Montiel suspended for Wednesday's clash against Real Sociedad, though Navas has been playing further up on the right wing just as often as he's played at full-back this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Valencia Navas (leg) is in Sevilla's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Valencia.

Impact Navas had to come out of Saturday's victory over Mallorca at halftime after suffering a leg injury, but he is fit enough to make the squad on Tuesday and could see some playing time off the bench. Gonzalo Montiel starts at right-back in his absence.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Navas (leg) made the squad list for Tuesday's match against Valencia.

Impact Navas had left after halftime of Saturday's win over Mallorca due to injury but appears to be fit enough to play. Should he not be picked to start even with medical clearance, either Gonzalo Montiel or Jose Angel Carmona would take the place of Navas on the right flank.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Left game with injury Navas made four crosses (zero accurate) and a tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Navas only played in one half until he was replaced by Jose Carmona with a suspected muscular injury. The timeline of return or the severity of the injury is unknown. The veteran midfield had six clearances, five interceptions, four chances created and five tackles in all competitions thus far.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six crosses in draw Navas created one chance on six crosses (one accurate) during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Navas logged his longest appearance in three weeks by playing into stoppage time of Tuesday's tight draw. As he's started to play a more advanced role this season, defensive duties are becoming less important for Navas. This could help out his value but only if he's on the pitch enough to make an impact.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench Navas was left on the bench for Saturday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Navas has started in two of the last three matches but only played 180 minutes of a possible 270. An aging leader, Navas could finally be losing a step so the team has elected to control his minutes during a busy month. This leaves room for Jose Angel Carmona and Gonzalo Montiel to play more at right-back.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides six crosses in loss Navas created one chance from six crosses (one accurate) during Friday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Navas came close on a few occasions with dangerous plays but it wasn't enough to earn the points on the road. Between he and both Marcos Acuna and Alex Telles, this could be another high-volume crossing season from the full-backs on this team, though more assists are certainly needed. Additionally, Gonzalo Montiel could share minutes with Navas who is nearing the end of his career and can't play in every game.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven crosses in win Navas provided seven crosses (two accurate) and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Navas closes the season with his first full 90 in seven games and three assists in 25 appearances (19 La Liga starts). A mid-season thigh injury kept him out from November until February but he still logged over 110 crosses for the fourth straight season.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Navas took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Friday's 4-2 victory against Granada. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Navas set up Diego Carlos for a headed goal with a beautiful cross on Friday for his first assist since October. He may have to spend more time defending next weekend against Real Madrid, which have scored a La Liga-high 61 goals in 30 matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 11 crosses in draw Navas had one off-target shot, created two chances, sent in 11 crosses (one accurate) and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Real Sociedad...

Impact Navas had another strong performance on the offensive end, reaching double digits in crosses for the first time this season and creating a pair of scoring opportunities. The veteran keeps getting better as a right back since switching positions and recovered the starting spot lost due to an injury, having played the full 90 in four of the last five league matches. He'll try to keep it up during Apr. 3 visit to Barcelona.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE