MALLORCA NEWS

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Absent from squad De Galarreta will not be available versus Valencia on Thursday with an undisclosed injury

Impact De Galarreta will be shelved for the second straight match due to his undisclosed problem. With the central midfielder on the shelf, Dani Rodriguez will feature in the starting XI once again after having returned to the pitch against Almeria on Saturday as well.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - On bench against Valencia Costa (strain) was included in the match-day squad to face Valencia on Thursday.

Impact Costa is back in action after missing just one match due to his muscular injury. In his prior four appearances (all starts), the left-back generated five crosses (two accurate), seven tackles (four won) and five clearances. Iddrisu Baba will move into Costa's left-back spot at least for Thursday's contest.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Hadzikadunic - Busy defensively in loss Hadzikadunic made four tackles (one won), four interceptions and one block and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Almeria.

Impact Hadzikadunic, as the rest of Mallorca's defensive line, couldn't prevent Lazaro Vinicius from scoring a hat-trick but at least the center-back contributed with decent numbers for fantasy purposes, a big improvement from his previous two appearances. Since recovering his spot in the starting XI, the Bosnia international is forming a great trio alongside Martin Valjent and Copete. Up next for him is Thursday's visit to Valencia.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Active display against Almeria Lee had two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in nine crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturda...

Impact Lee was one of his side's few, if not the only, source of offense during this one, creating a lot for teammates and finishing a couple of plays himself, but his didn't have much help from his attacking teammates to be more impactful. With six goals and four assists over 34 appearances this season, the winger will try to help his side bouncing back during Thursday's home clash against Valencia.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Beaten three times versus Almeria Rajkovic made zero saves and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Almeria.

Impact Rajkovic had a nightmare performance here as he saw the ball finding the back of the net in each of the three shots he faced. The goalkeeper, who was coming off a clean sheet on his previous starts, is having lots of ups and downs during this campaign and, over his last nine starts, had three shutouts and 26 saves but also 13 goals allowed. Up next for him is Thursday's home clash against Valencia.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Alessandro Gonzalez Apud - Logs 34 minutes as substitute Gonzalez (knee) came off the bench versus Almeria on Saturday, logging 34 minutes in which he generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance.

Impact Gonzalez returned to the squad for the first time since March 31 against Osauana, a stretch of seven matches on the shelf due to his knee problem. Barring any setbacks, the central defender could be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI heading into Thursday's matchup with Valencia.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Could sit out Saturday Costa (strain) is in doubt for Saturday's match against Almeria, reports Marca.

Impact Costa could be sidelined Saturday after picking up a muscular injury. Dani Rodriguez is expected to start in the midfield alongside Baba and Kang-In Lee against Almeria if he is not fit to play. Costa has started four times in the last five games, recording nine tackles (five won) and seven interceptions in that span.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Alessandro Gonzalez Apud - Could return Saturday Gonzalez (knee) will be a late fitness test for Saturday's trip to Almeria, reports Marca.

Impact Gonzalez has been out since March 31 with a knee injury and could make his return to the pitch as soon as Saturday. He will likely see the start off the bench with Copete, Martin Valjent and Iddrisu Baba the expected started at center back. The defender has totaled 19 clearances, 18 crosses (five accurate) and 16 tackles (eight won) in 12 appearances thus far.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matija Nastasic - Remains out for season Nasatasic (calf) will not return before the end of the season, reports Marca.

Impact Nasatasic has been out for the last three matches with a calf injury and will not be able to make a full recovery before the season ends. He will end the campaign with 10 starts in 14 appearances, recording one goal, 43 clearances and 18 clearances.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ludwig Augustinsson - Likely done for season Augustinsoon (ankle) has yet to recover fully and will likely be sidelined for the rest of the season, reports Marca.

Impact Augustinsoon will end the season as a backup, appearing in the starting XI just once in four appearances since his transfer from Aston Villa in January. He's only totaled six crosses (two accurate) and two clearances in that span.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raillo - Back in contention Raillo has served his two-match ban and will be eligible to play versus Almeria on Saturday.

Impact Raillo has been suspended for three of the club's last four contests due to various infractions. Still, when available the central defender has been a mainstay in the starting XI, having registered one goal on three shots (two on target), two assists and 30 clearances.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Valjent - Nine clearances in win Valjent had nine clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory against Cadiz.

Impact Valjent helped keep the sheet clean on Friday with nine clearances. He's totaled 36 clearances in the last six matches to give him an average of 4.3 a game.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Scores in return Maffeo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Maffeo scored his second goal of the season after returning to the lineup Saturday (yellow card accumulation). He's also generated 24 crosses (five accurate) in the last six matches to give him an average of 3.6 a game. This also brings the defender's total to 113, which is his career best for a season.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Clean sheet victory Rajkovic had three saves and secured a clean sheet with two clearances in Friday's 1-0 win versus Cadiz.

Impact Rajkovic got his first clean sheet since April 17 to put him at 11 for the season, just one shy of his career high. He is also tied for third most in the league. This follows an average of 2.6 saves a match, while allowing just about a goal a game. The keeper will head to Almeria on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ludwig Augustinsson - Out again with ankle injury Augustinsson will miss Friday's clash against Cadiz after re-injuring his ankle, Mallorca manager Javier Aguirre announced in his press conference Thursday.

Impact Augustinsson returned off the bench against Girona last week to make his first appearance since injuring his ankle in mid-March, but it seems he has suffered a setback with the issue and has been ruled out against Cadiz.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Available against Cadiz Maffeo will be an option for Friday's clash with Cadiz after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Maffeo should be a near-lock for the starting XI considering he has started 29 of his 30 La Liga appearances this year. In his last five outings, the right-back garnered one assist, 19 crosses (three accurate) and seven chances created. While Maffeo doesn't;t have a role on corners, he should still be capable of offering decent fantasy production from a wing-back role.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Plays full match in defeat Lee recorded 12 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 2-1 loss versus Girona.

Impact Lee failed to register a goal involvement. He however made the most crosses in the match (12). He made two tackles, one key pass and completed two dribbles. He has scored thrice in the last four games. He has started 29 matches and been involved in 10 goals (six goals and four assists). He also averages 1.2 tackles per game and hasn't been booked in a month.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Scores in defeat Muriqi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 defeat against Girona.

Impact Muriqi scored an 80th minute equalizing penalty. He himself was responsible for winning the penalty. He also recorded three clearances and one key pass in the match. He is the 4th highest scorer in the league with 13 goals alongside Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann. He has played 30 games this season and averages two clearances per game. He has also assisted thrice in the campaign.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Concedes two in loss Rajkovic registered four saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-1 defeat against Girona.

Impact Rajkovic conceded to Bernardo Espinosa and Valentin Castellanos in the 47th and the 84th minute respectively. He made four saves and once clearance. He has now failed to register a clean sheet in the last four appearances. He has made 86 saves in 33 appearances this season and conceded 37 goals.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raillo - Sent off against Bilbao Raillo was shown a red card from the bench in the 97th minute of Monday's draw against Athletic Club after protesting the referee.

Impact Raillo played just under 70 minutes in his return from a yellow card suspension on Monday, but he received a red card deep into stoppage time after having already been subbed out of the match. He will be suspended again at least for Thursday's clash against Girona, with Dennis Hadzikadunic or Matija Nastasic (calf) likely to replace him in the back-three for the game.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Concedes late penalty Rajkovic allowed a goal while making five saves during Monday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Rajkovic conceded a goal from the penalty spot in the 97th minute as Mallorca settled for a point on Monday. The keeper has now allowed 35 goals in 32 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 82.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Whips in four crosses Maffeo crossed four times inaccurately and created a chance during Monday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Maffeo was a part of the Mallorca back line that didn't conceded from open play on Monday. The fullback is second on the club with 108 crosses and 33 chances created in his 30 appearances while helping Mallorca to seven clean sheets.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE