OMAR ALDERETE NEWS

Starting Wednesday Alderete (knee) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Betis.

Impact Alderete is making his return as expected Wednesday, earning a spot in the starting XI. He luckily only missed one match due to his injuries and should continue in the starting XI moving forward, having started in the opening three matches of the season before his injury.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Making trip to Betis Alderete (knee) is on the team sheet for Wednesday's match against Betis, however his role is unclear depending on his fitness level, confirmed manager Pepe Bordalas. "We don't kno...

Impact Alderete looked to have suffered a serious knee injury, however he will make the trip with the side, which is goods news that it does not look like the injury and anything to be concerned. The defender will likely start on the bench, with his involvement in the game unclear depending on his fitness.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Injured with Paraguay Alderete was stretchered off in the first half of Tuesday's match with Paraguay after receiving a blow to his knee.

Impact It didn't look like a great injury for Alderete, who not only has to travel back to Spain, but he'll now have an injury to deal with before Saturday's match. He'll likely undergo scans if needed in the coming days, but he'll be a major doubt for Getafe with Domingos Duarte possibly next in line to start at center-back if Alderete can't go.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight clearances Alderete logged eight clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Since his one-game ban, Alderete has been excellent defensively for Getafe. Following a 1-0 loss to Valencia on March 9, the Getafe team has maintained three consecutive clean sheets, with each of them featuring him as a starting center-back. During the span of clean sheets, Alderete logged 14 clearances and won three tackles.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game ban Alderete completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Alderete missed the 3-3 draw vs Las Palmas due to the suspension, but the former Paraguay international should return to the squad right away to face Valencia at Mestalla -- he had started in each of Getafe's last seven matches before the suspension. The defender racked up eight shots, three chances created, 31 clearances and 10 tackles in those seven appearances, going the full 90 as a center-back each time.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended next match Alderete recorded one shot (one on target) in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Alderete is set for another suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season. He had previously started the last seven matches in a row, totaling 31 clearances with five blocks in that span. With Djene Dakonam also suspended and Jordi Martin still injured, Domingos Duarte will likely see the call to start at center back for the clash against Las Palmas.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from suspension Alderete is back from a one-game suspension and should be in contention to face Sevilla on Saturday.

Impact Alderete was sent off against Las Palmas with a straight red card, but the Disciplinary Committee decided to give him just one game of suspension, meaning he can return for the weekend clash. Given he had started in five straight games before the suspension, it wouldn't be shocking if he moves right back into the starting lineup to face Sevilla.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Friday Alderete was shown a straight red card during Friday's clash with Las Palmas.

Impact Alderete was shown the straight red card after a VAR review just three minutes into the second half. The defender will now be suspended for at least two matches with the possibility of that suspension increasing depending on the disciplinary committee. His first chance to return will be a Dec. 19 trip to Atleti before the winter break.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Alderete assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 28th min...

Impact Alderete was credited with an assist when he nodded a long ball into the box, but that ended up being a perfect pass to Borja Mayoral, who quickly slotted the ball home with a quick finish past Luis Maximiano. Despite the assist, it's worth noting Alderete should be known for his defensive contributions going forward.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in tie Omar Alderete recorded nine clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Omar Alderete got his first start since Sep 24 and was upstanding to help keep the clean sheet Saturday. He's also recorded 19 clearances in the last three games, only one of them coming as a start.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active defensively in draw Omar Alderete recorded two tackles (zero won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Valladolid. He was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute.

Impact Alderete didn't make his Getafe debut until early November, but he was a regular starter since then and rarely missed a game over the final months of the campaign. He ends the 2022-23 season with 82 clearances, 35 tackles and 26 interceptions across 25 appearances (23 starts), and he also added one goal and one assist.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning goal Omar Alderete scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Betis.

Impact Alderete was the hero for Getafe in this one, as he scored the lone goal of the match with a towering header in the second half following an assist from Luis Milla. The center-back is known for his defensive stats, but he can be a menace in set-piece situations. However, this was just his first goal of the season.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferring to Getafe permanently Alderete has signed a five-year contract with Getafe that will begin this summer at the conclusion of his loan from Hertha Berlin, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Alderete has spent the last two seasons on-loan in La Liga, tallying three goals, one assist and 12 clean sheets across 52 appearances (49 starts) from central defense first with Valencia and then with Getafe in this campaign. The 26-year-old will be remaining in Madrid moving forward as he's transferring to Getafe on a full time basis from Hertha Berlin, where he kept five clean sheets in 17 Bundesliga appearances (14 starts) in 2020/21.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances in loss Omar Alderete registered four clearances in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Impact Omar Alderete co-led his side in clearances during the game, but couldn't help them avoid the loss on the road. The centerback also received his seventh yellow card so far. He logged his 17th appearance (16 starts) since recovering from a thigh injury.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances, two interceptions Alderete registered four clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Barcelona.

Impact Alderete has 10 clearances and four interceptions across his first three appearances of April. Impressively, all of his defensive contributions resulted in Getafe maintaining a clean sheet each game.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Alderete served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return.

Impact Alderete is set to return to the first team after serving his suspension. The defender has been a nailed-on starter in central defense when fully fit and available and will likely take his role back in the starting XI immediately.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Alderete was given his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 2-2 draw against Cadiz and will serve a one-match ban.

Impact Alderete will be sidelined until after the international break after handed a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation. Gaston Alvarez will likely get the start Sunday against Sevilla in his place.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Valencia Alderete created two chances and assisted a goal in Monday's 1-0 victory against Valencia. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Alderete set up Borja Mayoral's late winner against his former club Valencia on Monday, his first assist in league play since July 2020 back when he was with Basel in Switzerland. He has started nine consecutive La Liga matches for Getafe in central defense dating back to November.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet against Atletico Alderete had one off-target shot and made four tackles (two won), six clearances, one interception and two blocks during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Alderete had by far his best performance of the season so far, prevailing over opposing forwards most of the times despite playing against the likes of Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann. The center-back had season highs in almost any fantasy category and these numbers certainly bring hope that he's getting closer to the form displayed while playing for Valencia last season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for season debut Alderete is fit and in the match day squad to face Valladolid on Saturday.

Impact Alderete returns from a thigh injury that has kept him out the entire season thus far. The defender starts from the bench but could make his season debut if called upon Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Alderete (thigh) participated in Wednesday's training session.

Impact Alderete should have no problems making his debut by the Oct. 1 match against Valladolid seeing as he's already back in training with over a week to go. When ready to start, Alderete should be able to compete for a starting spot with whomever is in worst form at the moment, which might be Djene Dakonam.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Getafe Alderete (thigh) joined Getafe on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Hertha Berlin, it was announced Friday.

Impact The acquisition of Alderete adds another quality signing for Los Azulones following a busy offseason. As long as Alderete has overcome a thigh injury, he'll be another possible rotation into the defensive starting line. While on loan at Valencia last season, Alderete scored two goals in 29 appearances (28 starts) but also conceded 15 yellow cards. His ability to contribute in fantasy will depend on how much he can play given the competition between Djene Dakonam, Damian Suarez, Domingos Duarte and Stefan Mitrovic but Alderete has the experience to overcome this challenge relatively soon.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE