Openda scores fastest French league hat trick in 50 years
Lois Openda has scored the fastest French league hat trick in 50 years to help Lens move into third place with a 4-0 win over ClermontMARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAXIME GONALONS #12 - MIDFIELDER - CLERMONT FOOT 63
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0.4 SPG
Goal Maxime GONALONS (46' - CF63) CLERMONT FOOT 63 - TOULOUSE FC 22/23
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Creates chance in draw Gonalons was subbed into last weekend's match against Espanyol in the 85th minute and he created a chance in the 0-0 draw.
Impact Gonalons recorded two assists in 25 La Liga appearances (20 starts) this season despite dealing with a few hamstring injuries in late October and from March to April, but the 33-year-old couldn't do enough for his club from midfield to help Granada avoid relegation on the final day of the campaign.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes bench Sunday Gonalons is fit and in the match day squad to face Celta Vigo on Sunday.
Impact Gonalons returns from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since February. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined again versus Atletico Gonalons (hamstring) will not be in the match-day squad to face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Impact Considering Gonalons has been on the shelf since mid-February, fantasy players should probably consider him out indefinitely at this point. Even if the midfielder is able to resume training, he only has five matches remaining before the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable versus Sevilla Gonalons (hamstring) was not included in the traveling squad to face Sevilla on Friday.
Impact Gonalons has been sidelined since mid-February, so his continued absence shouldn't come as a surprise. At this point, fantasy players should consider the midfielder out indefinitely until he can at least resume training with the squad.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up another injury Gonalons was replaced by Myrto Uzuni after just 13 minutes of Saturday's 4-1 loss to Villarreal due to a suspected injury.
Impact Gonalons has struggled to stay fully fit during most of his time in Spain and he could be set for another stint on the sidelines. In his absence, Myrto Uzuni and Njegos Petrovic will attempt to fill the gap alongside Luis Milla.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Atletico Gonalons will miss Wednesday's clash against Atletico Madrid with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Gonalons picked up his fifth booking of the season in Sunday's victory against Mallorca, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's match. Monchu or Angel Montoro is likely to replace him in midfield for the game.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in loss Gonalons provided one assist from one chance created in 58 minutes of Sunday's 4-1 loss to Real Madrid.
Impact Gonalons returned from a three-match absence due to a hamstring issue and promptly helped Luis Javier Suarez to their side's only goal of Sunday's contest. Though his statistical lean is certain to be more defensive, the presence of Gonalons in the lineup adds certain experience that should boost the overall results of his team, though this isn't as important in fantasy. Up next is a trip to the league's top defensive side in Athletic Club.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fit Sunday Gonalons is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Real Madrid.
Impact Gonalons returns after missing out the past few weeks with a hamstring injury. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the park for Granda during Sunday's La Liga clash with Real Madrid.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Targeting return after break Gonalons (hamstring) is targeting a return to action after the international break, according to Jose Ignacio Cejudo of IDEAL.
Impact Gonalons is targeting a return to first team action after the international break, putting him on schedule for the 3-4 week recovery time. The midfielder will hope to return for a Nov. 21 clash with Real Madrid, in the meantime Monchu figures to be a consistent starter.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined for month Gonalons (hamstring) will be sidelined for at least a month, according to Jose Ignacio Cejudo of Ideal.es.
Impact Gonalons will be out of the starting XI for at least a month with a hamstring injury suffered Friday. The midfielder will hope to return sooner but with a rather serious hamstring issue the month timeline could already be generous. Monchu will likely fill in for Gonalons in the starting XI.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up another knock Gonalons left after 38 minutes of Friday's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.
Impact Gonalons is no stranger to the physio's table and likely picked up another muscular issue during this match. Monchu took his place on the pitch and should stick around for Thursday's match against Getafe is nothing else transpires. In the case of Gonalons, he doesn't offer much fantasy value as a defensive midfielder and it may take some time before he returns.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves early in loss Gonalons was forced off in the 19th minute of Monday's 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo due to physical problems.
Impact Gonalons is seldom healthy for a full season at this point in his career and Angel Montoro took his spot halfway through the first half. While the injury list was smaller before this game, it's grown quite a bit at this point, though Gonalons doesn't offer much valeu as a defensive midfielder. Up next is Sunday's match against Sevilla.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David Silva scores to lead Sociedad to top of Spanish league
David Silva has scored his first goal since returning to the Spanish league to help Real Sociedad beat Celta Vigo 4-1NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
