MANUEL SANCHEZ NEWS

Earns one-game suspension Sanchez received his fifth yellow card of the season in the 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Saturday and will be suspended to face Leganes on Saturday.

Impact This is a huge loss for Alaves, as Sanchez has started on the left side of the defense in all but two of the matches he's been available for this season. Moussa Diarra is expected to slide to left-back as a replacement, while Santiago Mourino should start at center-back alongside Abdelkabir Abqar.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Betis Sanchez will be eligible to return against Real Betis on Sunday after he couldn't face Celta Vigo in the season opener due to a clause included in his loan.

Impact Sanchez couldn't make his competitive debut for Alaves since he debuted against the club that loaned him in the first place. The left-back, who's expected to be a regular with Alaves if he stays healthy, is likely to start in the Sunday match against Betis.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible to face Celta Sanchez is ineligible for Friday's match against Celta Vigo due to playing against his parent club.

Impact Sanchez just joined Alaves on loan this offseason but won't be able to compete in their season opener, as he is ineligible due to playing against his parent club while on loan. He is expected to be a starter for Alaves, so this will be a tough loss for the one match. Carlos Vicente will likely take over his role at right-back while Luka Romero takes Vicente's spot on the right side of the attack.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Alaves Sanchez has been transferred to Alaves from Celta Vigo on a one year deal.

Impact Sanchez will remain in La Liga, but this time will play for Alaves after spending last season with Celta Vigo. He will play with his fourth different team in the league since 2020, spending his entire career so far in Spain. The defender recorded 20 starts in 26 appearances, totaling five assists on 57 crosses (17 accurate) and 54 tackles (28 won). He is expected to keep an important role on the team following his years of experience playing in the league.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after one match out Sanchez (undisclosed) is in the squad to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Sanchez returns after missing last week's match against Villarreal through injury. The defender has been a sporadic starter over the last month.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Left off squad list Sanchez will not be an option to face Villarreal on Sunday after being left off the squad list.

Impact Sanchez will have to bow out for the weekend, as he was left off the squad list despite no previous or current reports of an injury. He may be just getting a day of rest, although that wouldn't make much sense after going unused in two of the club's past three games. Hopefully, more will be available in the coming days, but he will not be an option for the time being.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in defeat Manu Sanchez had three shots off target in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Manu Sanchez was coming off the back of assists in consecutive games and it was his third consecutive start. The game marked the first time this season that he has managed more than a single shot. The left-back is yet to find the net but has five assists to his name.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Manu Sanchez assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Sanchez notched his fourth assist of the season in the 58th minute of the match as he helped extend the lead. The left-back appeared in the starting XI for the first time in the past four games, as he played all 90 minutes.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Manu Sanchez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Villarreal. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Sanchez notched his third assist of the season in the 57th minute as he helped set up Jorgen Strand Larsen for their second goal of the match. The left-back came off the bench at halftime and registered six crosses delivered, the second most in a game this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses and clean sheet Manu Sanchez registered four crosses (one accurate), one corner and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sanchez recorded four crosses in Monday's draw, his sixth match this season with four or more. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet for the second time in the last three matches, contributing one tackle, one interception and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Cadiz Sanchez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Sanchez played a crucial role in the 57th minute by providing the assist for Jorgen Strand Larsen's equalizer. Notably, he demonstrated his playmaking ability by recording more crosses than any other Cadiz player, highlighting his involvement in the team's offensive efforts. Beyond his offensive contributions, he showcased defensive versatility with two clearances and a well-timed tackle. The match marked a notable return to goal involvement for him, as this assist was his first in three months.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers four crosses Manu Sanchez had four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Monday's 2-1 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Sanchez had another effective game on the flank for Celta, notching four crosses and three tackles won in the loss. It was the defender's return to play after being benched for the past three matches. He only seems to hold a rotational role this season, appearing only five times in eight matches, after being a normal sight in the starting XI last campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists game-winning goal Manu Sanchez assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-2 win over Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th mi...

Impact Manu Sanchez was active on the left side of the defense but also contributed to the attack, and he set up the game-winning strike with a perfect cross that was nodded home by Williot Swedberg late in the second half. Sanchez will remain ana active crossing threat, but he should remain in the XI due to his defensive stats rather than his attacking numbers on a game-to-game basis.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Celta on full contract Sanchez has signed a five-year contract with Celta Vigo after transferring from Atletico Madrid, the club announced Monday.

Impact Sanchez tallied one goal and nine assists in 80 La Liga appearances (57 starts) while on-loan with Osasuna over the last two-and-a-half seasons, and the 22-year-old is now moving to Celta on a permanent contract. He should slot straight into the XI at his new club as he replaces the departing Javi Galan at left-back.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Manu Sanchez assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Sanchez assisted Ruben Garcia in the 62nd minute for the only goal of the match. He was exceptional and made four tackles and two clearances. He was also booked for the first time since February. He has failed to score this season and supplied only two assists.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides chances from the back Sanchez provided three chances created, one accurate cross, four tackles and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Sanchez was all over the pitch Saturday, both providing chances and making crucial plays on defense. He led the team in chances created and interceptions, as well as making four tackles and a clearance. The 22-year-old defender has just one assist on the season, but his ability to create chances showcased on Saturday means that more goal contributions could be in his future.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Sanchez logged one assist from two chances created on four crosses (two accurate) and won two-of-two tackles during Saturday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Sanchez didn't get his chance to make a major impact until mid-October but he's now recorded one assist on 13 crosses and made 11 tackles while starting in the last four games. He and Juan Cruz will continue to compete for starts at left-back but Sanchez currently sits in the driver seat.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Osasuna on loan Sanchez joined Osasuna on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, it was announced Wednesday.

Impact Sanchez has spent the better part of the last two seasons on loan with Osasuna. With seven assists and one goal recorded in 49 starts during that time, Sanchez has made steady improvements with each passing season. Should he retain a starting spot, Sanchez could improve further.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Sanchez was an unused substitute in last weekend's defeat against Mallorca.

Impact Sanchez ends this campaign in Osasuna with one goal, three assists and seven clean sheets in 33 La Liga appearances (25 starts), a marked improvement from last season. The 21-year-old mostly at left back with the occasional start farther up the pitch, but he is still unlikely to find much of a spot at parent club Atletico Madrid even though his loan stint is set to expire in the summer.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five crosses in loss Sanchez logged five crosses (two accurate) and put one shot off target during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Sanchez returned from a one-match suspension and performed decently in his own right but he didn't handle things as well defensively. The season will end against Mallorca, which are tied for the third-fewest goals scored in La Liga.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Getafe Sanchez missed Wednesday's draw against Getafe with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Sanchez was replaced by Juan Cruz at left back on Thursday, but Sanchez will be available once again for the Bilbao game on Sunday.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench in win Sanchez made an assist, created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Sanchez was brought in the 61st minute as part of a triple substitution and didn't produce anything noteworthy until the stoppage time, when he benefited to a defensive giveaway inside opposition's box to assist Ante Budimir's game-winning goal. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet for the left back since October and he'll hope this helps him to keep getting playing time during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw Sanchez logged four inaccurate crosses and won one-of-four tackles during Sunday's scoreless draw with Levante.

Impact Sanchez has logged six crosses and eight tackles over his last two starts, in which his team has conceded just one goal. While he's failed to complete the full 90 due to late substitutions, his numbers are solid for a middling team. Up next is a visit from Barcelona.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists to continue purple patch Sanchez provided one assist on one chance created during Sunday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Sanchez provided an assist keeping himself on the score sheet for the third straight game. The defender has been excellent in the last five matches, and loves to get forward from left-back. He will have plenty of chances to bomb forward Friday, against Granada.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First career goal Sanchez scored once on one shot during Saturday's 1-0 win over Rayo.

Impact Sanchez scored his first career goal during Saturday's win, giving him his second goal contribution of the season. The left-back has added some attacking flair recently, showing his ceiling in his last four games. Next up for the defender is a trip to Villarreal after the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE