Almería vs. Rayo Vallecano - News - October 08, 2022

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Pozo - Makes return off benchPozo had one shot (zero on goal) and a clearence in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactPozo made his first appearance since Sep 17 due to an injury (undisclosed). There was not much for him to do during the 24 minutes he played in. The 23-year-old has struggled with injuries early in the season that has prevented him to show his full potential. In four starts this season he has totaled 10 crosses, four clearances and three blocks thus far.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - First goal with AlmeriaToure scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactToure finally got his first goal since joining Almeria before the end of the first half to give Almeria a 3-0 lead. This was a much-needed goal from the Frenchman after not appearing in the last match. He still needs time to adjust to playing in LaLiga, but look to see Toure start in more game for Almeria this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Assists in lossIsi Palazon assisted once to go with seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Almeria.

ImpactPalazon leads the team in the stats sheet with already an assist and two goals on the year. He now has 38 crosses (20 accurate) in the last six matches that brings him to an average of 5.5 crosses a match. The 27-year-old is on pace to break his season high totals in goals, assists, crosses, corners and tackles. He is at 39 crosses, 24 corners and 11 tackles thus far this campaign.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Tallies an assist in returnMelero assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four tackles (two won) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactMelero got his first start of the season after missing a few games due to a hamstring injury. He assisted El Bilal Toure's goal following a corner kick attempted. Almeria are happy to get Melero back in shape to help in the defensive midfield. The 28-year-old had seven goals, two assists, 29 tackles (16 won) and 16 chances created in 29 appearances with Levante last season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Nets in first goal of seasonCatena scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Almeria.

ImpactCatena logged in his first goal of the campaign late in the match from a corner kick from Isi Palazon. He is just one goal away to match his season high for a season with the club. The Spaniard has already helped get two clean sheets on the season as he averages 4.3 clearances a match. He has 19 clearances in just the last six matches and a total of 35 on the year so far.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Sent off in winEmbarba assisted twice along with eight crosses (one accurate), six corners and six tackles (two won) but was shown two yellow cards in Saturday's 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactEmbarba got his second start of the season and had an upstanding performance until he was shown two yellow cards that saw his day end just before the 90-minute mark. He will miss next match against Real Betis on Oct 16. Usually a bench player, the 30-year-old really proved what kind of player he can be, however he commits to many careless fouls that may have jeopardized his chances to be a regular starter on the team unless he improves. In just two starts in six appearances he has committed seven fouls and has been issued three yellow cards.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

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