MALLORCA NEWS

Rodrigo Battaglia - Now available Battaglia completed his one-match suspension during Friday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Battaglia had started in two straight games before picking up his ban for yellow card accumulation. He'll hope to start alongside Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta in central-midfield as soon as he can.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Alessandro Gonzalez Apud - First helper in extended relief Gonzalez assisted once to go with two shots and one chance created during Friday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol. He played 62 minutes as a substitute.

Impact Gonzalez subbed on for an injured Pablo Maffeo during the 28th minute and helped kick off the scoring in this contest by delivering a neat assist to Vedat Muriqi shortly after half time. It was the young winger's first assist in league play across three appearances (one start).

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Nets opener in draw Muriqi scored one goal on five shots (two on target) and added one cross (zero accurate) during Friday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Muriqi opened the scoring in this contest with a close-range strike to the bottom left. The tally was assisted by Giovanni Gonzalez. Across 10 starts this league season, the striker is up to six goals and should remain a focal point of the squad's attack going forward.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - One save in draw Rajkovic made one save (one goal conceded) during Friday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Rajkovic had a rather unspectacular outing for fantasy purposes but helped earn his squad the draw all the same Friday. The keeper has logged three clean sheets across 12 total starts this season and will look to increase that tally Sunday at Villarreal.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fluke equalizer gives Espanyol 1-1 draw at Mallorca

Espanyol has drawn 1-1 at Mallorca in the Spanish league after equalizing with an intended cross that ended up sailing directly into the goal

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pablo Maffeo - Comes off limping Maffeo came off limping during Friday's clash with Espanyol. Maffeo was later shown a straight red card while on the sideline.

Impact Maffeo was unable to carry on during the first half of Friday's match. The defender was replaced by Giovanni Gonzalez, who would see more playing time if Maffeo is set to miss any stretch of time. Maffeo will be guaranteed to miss a clash with Villarreal next time out due to suspension, even if he returns to full fitness.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Werder hosts Hertha, Lens looks to close in on PSG

Werder Bremen hosts Hertha Berlin in a meeting of two teams seeking mid-table sanctuary from the threat of relegation from the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Valjent - Fine despite early exit Valjent is considered fit despite asking to depart early in Saturday's 2-1 win over Valencia, according to manager Javier Aguirre ahead of Friday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Valjent had completed the full 90 in his previous nine appearances until Saturday, which made his departure a little unexpected. With the good news, there shouldn't be much worry about his status as a defensive starter alongside Antonio Raillo and Copete or Matija Nastasic.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Battaglia - Suspended after fifth yellow card Battaglia will be suspended for Friday's match against Espanyol after picking up a fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Battaglia started in two consecutive matches but had been walking on thin ice for a couple games before then as well. In his absence, Idrissu Baba looks a likely candidate to start, as he's played from kickoff in three of his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Two saves in win Rajkovic made two saves in Saturday's 2-1 win against Valencia.

Impact Rajkovic made two saves on three shots faced in yet another big performance. The keeper has now gone five matches without a clean sheet, largely due to disappointing play from the defense in front of him, and severely limiting his clean sheet upside. Rajkovic has shown flashes of excellence including a seven-save gem last time out, so there's the talent there to become a premier option.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Rodriguez - Assists off bench Rodriguez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Rodriguez came off the bench and provided an assist for what turned out to be the game-winning goal. The midfielder is in good form though he seems to have fallen out of the starting XI for the most part. This assist could earn him more playing time but unless he's back in the starting XI consistently it's hard to trust Rodriguez off the bench.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Purple patch continues Lee scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valencia.

Impact Lee scored once to earn his fifth goal contribution in 11 appearances, already a new career-best for the midfielder. Starting all over the park Lee has been consistently productive and his creativity combined with goal-scoring gives him upside in all formats. Lee has created 19 chances, just three off yet another career-best.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Nets in return Muriqi scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Valencia.

Impact Muriqi returned from suspension and picked up right where he left off, scoring and creating chances. The forward is in red-hot form and has already matches his season-total for goals, with five. Muriqi continues to be a solid option while in this form, though his floor is near-zero.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clement Grenier - Back after suspension Grenier completed his one-match suspension during Saturday's 2-1 win over Valencia, making him available for Friday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Grenier has started just once in his last four matches when available, and missing out when his team put up their best performance of the season isn't likely to help his standing in the team.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Starting against Valencia Costa (muscular) made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Costa had been out for three games since picking up his injury at the start of October and was on the bench for a midweek loss to Real Sociedad. Now that he's back, expect him to regularly start at left-back.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clement Grenier - Suspended due to fifth yellow card Grenier conceded a yellow card in 13 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Mallorca, picking up a one-game suspension for Saturday's trip to Valencia.

Impact Grenier has come off the bench in two straight appearances and still managed to pick up this suspension thanks to consecutive bookings. As he hasn't played much of a role in the lineup, his absence shouldn't be too impactful.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Concedes one in loss Rajkovic conceded one goal and made seven saves during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Rajkovic was one of the best players on the pitch and though he lost a third result in four, kept it close without star striker Vedat Muriqi available. With all of this in mind, Rajkovic has conceded just four goals in the last four games and made 10 saves but shouldn't be counted on for favorable results without more reliable scoring support.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amath Ndiaye - Has goal ruled out Ndiaye took three shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Ndiaye made his first start of the season to give Kang-In Lee some rest and came close to scoring if it weren't for a VAR check. Though Ndiaye didn't play poorly, he'll have to work his way into the lineup from elsewhere as Lee is locked in as the top creator and set piece taker for their team.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Completes suspension Muriqi completed his two-match suspension during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad, making him available for Saturday's trip to Valencia.

Impact Muriqi picked up a bad ban after he was provoked in the draw with Elche, though he had already scored in the match. With four of his team's seven goals scored by Muriqi, he'll continue to be a worthy target given how much of the attack is focused on him.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Rodriguez - Takes three shots in loss Rodriguez took three shots (one on goal) in 77 minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Rodriguez made a rare start due to Vedat Muriqi finishing out his suspension, putting in a decent shift but it's unlikely to be enough to earn a regular starting spot. As Muriqi has scored four of his team's seven goals and they went scoreless in two games without him, he should take back the starting spot at striker as long as he's not suspended again.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Nottingham Forest can leave EPL cellar at Brighton

A point at Brighton will be enough to see Nottingham Forest move off the foot of the English Premier League

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griezmann lifts Atlético to 3rd after win at Bilbao

Antoine Griezmann has scored to help Atlético Madrid win at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and move ahead of the Basque club into third place in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pablo Maffeo - Launches seven crosses Maffeo had seven crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Sevilla.

Impact Maffeo had a season high of crosses, but it was not enough for the Mallorca attack to find a goal during Saturday's match. He is the team's main creator of crosses with 34 thus far, which gives him an average of 3.7 per game. The 24-year-old has also played in every minute this campaign while also totaling a goal, 17 clearances, 11 tackles (nine won) and six chances created.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE