JOSE ARNAIZ NEWS

Earns bench spot Arnaiz (strain) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Girona.

Impact Arnaiz was expected to return Thursday and that has come to fruition, with the forward finding a spot on the bench to face Girona. He will likely remain on the bench moving forward, only starting in nine of his 26 appearances last campaign.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

On squad list Arnaiz (strain) has been named to the squad list and is available for Thursday's match against Girona, according to his club.

Impact Arnaiz missed out on the opening two matches of the season as he dealt with a strain. However, after training the last week, he is now fit and ready for action. He only started in nine of his 26 appearances last season and that trend is likely to continue this campaign, as he will probably only see time off the bench Thursday.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up with training Arnaiz (strain) is working on the side ahead of Saturday's match versus Mallorca.

Impact Arnaiz is expected to be a heavy doubt for Saturday as he continues to recover from a strain picked up in preseason. Once the forward is able to return to team training is when he will be an option for Osasuna, where he will keep a bench role for the 2024/25 campaign.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not called for Saturday Arnaiz (strain) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's home opener against Leganes.

Impact Arnaiz picked up a minor muscle injury and will not be an option for the first match of the season. He will enter his third season with Osasuna as a bench option, recording just nine starts in 26 appearances during the 2023/24 campaign. scoring twice with one assist while averaging just about 35 minutes of play per game.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good effort despite loss Arnaiz registered seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-0 loss versus Valencia.

Impact Arnaiz delivered an ambitious effort in what marked his third consecutive start, as he sent a season-high seven crosses, landing at least one on target for the first time in five appearances. He also reached a season-high two chances created for the fifth time in 21 appearances on the season. On the other hand, this marked the first time in the last three outings that he finished without a shot on target.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Finally scores again Arnaiz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Arnaiz has his second goal of the 2023-24 La Liga. By scoring on Saturday, he ended a drought in the category that went back to October. Arnaiz has time to log another goal that would make the 2023-24 season his La Liga campaign in which he recorded more than two goals.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns ahead of schedule Arnaiz (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Almeria.

Impact Arnaiz was expected to miss time, but returns ahead of schedule to help lead the line Saturday. The forward has just two goal involvements in 20 appearances, seven starts, this season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Already in group practice Arnaiz (undisclosed) was back in team training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Almeria.

Impact Arnaiz appeared to be trending toward a doubtful tag for the weekend after being limited in practice Monday. However, he is now back training with the team, looking as if he was only carrying a minor issue that he has already overcome. With that being said, the forward will most likely be fit for Saturday's contest, although he will most likely line up on the bench as he has only started a few times this season.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in training Arnaiz appears to have picked up an injury, as he was held to individual training Monday.

Impact Arnaiz looks to maybe be in jeopardy for Saturday's match against Almeria, as he was held to training by himself Monday due to an apparent injury, appearing to have possibly picked up the issue after coming off in the 69th minute in the club's last match against Real Madrid on March 16. This could be a brutal turn of events for the forward, as he returned from a previous injury just two contests ago. He will now hope to see the jump to team training this week and make the team sheet against Almeria, although if he is an option, expect him to serve off the bench, only having started in six of his 19 appearances this season.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Monday's match Arnaiz (biceps) is on the bench for Monday's match against Alaves.

Impact Arnaiz makes his return to the team Monday, ending a three-match absence due to a biceps issue. The forward should be expected to remain in a bench role for most of the club's contests moving forward, as he has only started five times in his 17 appearances this season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready for Alaves clash Arnaiz (biceps) is doing well in his recovery and he should be ready for Mar 4 match versus Alaves, confirmed manager Jagoba Arrasate. "He's doing better and I don't know. I think...

Impact Osasuna are not rushing Arnaiz' return after missing the last match with a biceps injury. Once he does return, the forward should remain a bench option after recording two starts in the last eight games played and five starts in 17 appearances on the campaign.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starts individual training Arnaiz (biceps) has begun training individually ahead of Saturday's contest against Cadiz.

Impact Arnaiz is already back on the training pitch after missing last week's contest against Real Sociedad due to a bicep injury he picked up in training. This is good news for the forward, as he is now possibly an option for Saturday's match against Cadiz if he can be upgraded to team training in the coming days. However, even if he is an option, expect the player to only earn a spot on the bench, as he has only started five times this season, mainly serving in a rotational role.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option for Saturday Arnaiz (bicep) will not be an option for Saturday's contest against Real Sociedad, the club announced Friday.

Impact Arnaiz will be on the sidelines for the club's upcoming match, having been confirmed to have a lesion in his bicep after leaving training early on Wednesday. His absence shouldn't affect too much within the team, as the player has only served in a rotational role this season, mainly serving off the bench. The forward will now start his rehabilitation and hopes for a speedy recovery, looking only to miss the one game with his injury issues.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from team training Arnaiz's availability for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad is not in question after not training with the team due to muscular discomfort, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Arnaiz will hope to avoid any time on the sidelines with his latest injury, as the forward is currently waiting on pending results of test on a muscular issue he picked up this week. Luckily for the club, his absence shouldn't affect a whole lot, as he mainly has served as a rotational player, only starting five times all campaign. He will still have a chance to train Friday and avoid the absence, but that is still up in the air, as the results of his testing will decide where the player ends up on Saturday to face Sociedad.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game-winning goal Arnaiz assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Arnaiz came off the bench, and just like it happened with Raul Garcia de Haro, he was instrumental in the team's earning the win in the dying stages -- he executed the corner kick that was nodded home by the aforementioned striker. Arnaiz is expected to hold a bench role going forward, however, so his fantasy upside should remain fairly low.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Girona Arnaiz (hip) is available for Saturday's match versus Girona.

Impact Arnaiz is back sooner than anticipated following a hip injury. He has appeared seven times so far (three starts), scoring once and posting 12 shots (four on target), three chances created, and ten crosses (three accurate).

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for weeks out Arnaiz (hip) is set for multiple weeks on the sideline, Osasuna announced.

Impact Arnaiz is going to spend an extended period on the sideline after suffering the injury during the international break. The bright side for Osasuna is the return of Johan Mojica, who will fill the minutes now vacated by Arnaiz. Arnaiz has an outside chance of returning before the November international break, though current indication is that he may be given the extra two weeks to fully recover from the hip injury.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first of season Arnaiz scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Arnaiz scored his first goal of the season Saturday, an outside the box strike in the 36th minute assisted by Ruben Pena. He took a season high four shots (one on target) in the match before being subbed out in the 63rd minute for Johan Mojica.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Arnaiz registered three shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Athletic.

Impact Osasuna didn't create much on offense all game long, but Arnaiz looked active and managed to attempt a few shots on target despite not finding the back of the net. Arnaiz should remain in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Valencia and might be in line for even more responsibility on the attack with Chimy Avila suspended.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Osasuna Arnaiz has signed a two-year contract with Osasuna after leaving Leganes as a free agent.

Impact Arnaiz tallied two goals and one assist in 14 La Liga appearances during a six-month loan stint with Osasuna back in Spring/Summer 2020, and the 28-year-old is now returning to the club after posting 22 goals and five assists over the last three seasons with Leganes in the Segunda Division. Arnaiz can play anywhere along the attacking line and should add some forward depth to an Osasuna side that qualified for the Europa Conference League in the next campaign.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE