OSASUNA NEWS

Juan Cruz - Limited in training Cruz appears to be carrying a minor injury after he was limited to partial team training ahead of Sunday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Cruz appears to most likely be facing a late fitness test heading into Sunday's match, as he appears to have a minor issue that has limited him at practice this week. This could be a problematic issue for the club, as Ruben Pena, one of the club's other options at left-back, is also injured with complications in his quadriceps. With that being said, they will hope for at least one of them to be healthy, but with both of their statuses being up in the air, it is still unsure who will get the start or even be available to face La Palmas.

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Ruben Pena - Injured again Pena is in question for Sunday's match against Las Palmas after the team doctors confirmed he has a muscle injury in his quadriceps.

Impact Pena just returned three matches ago after dealing with a hamstring issue but is heading back to the injury report after going down in the 60th minute against Cadiz with a quadriceps issue. This could be a brutal loss for the club if he misses any time, as he has been a regular starter, notching 19 starts this season. With a couple of days until their next contest, he will still have time to recover, so his status is still in the air for the match. If he is an option, the defender will most likely start, but if not, expect Juan Cruz to get the start.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Earns one-game suspension Garcia picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended to face Las Palmas on Sunday,

Impact Garcia has been booked in three of Osasuna's last six games, and his absence from the Las Palmas encounter will be a big one for Osasuna, as Garcia has started in all but one of Osasuna's matches this season, logging the full 90 each time. He's expected to return to the starting XI immediately once his suspension ends, so he should be in the XI to face Alaves on March 4.

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Jorge Herrando - Handed fifth start Herrando had two tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Cadiz.

Impact Herrando equipped himself capably after begin selected to the starting XI for just the fifth time this season (six appearances). The start was also the second successive match in which Herrando has played the full 90 minutes. Herrando contributed to Saturday's clean sheet effort by attempting two tackles (one won), making an interception and providing four clearances. The homegrown talent's performances will dictate the frequency with which he continues to be selected to the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Areso - Assists in substitute appearance Jesus Areso assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Jesus Areso came off the bench for the final 30 minutes of Osasuna's 2-0 win over Cadiz Saturday. He had started the previous three matches. Areso provided the assist for the final Ante Budimir goal that secured the match for Osasuna. The defender has now contributed two assists on the season. In his first full season back from a broken fibula, Areso has been a reliable contributor, logging over 1600 minutes in 17 starts (24 appearances).

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - First assist of campaign Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Garcia was selected to the starting XI Saturday for the first time in his fourth appearance since returning from a hamstring injury. Garcia rewarded the decision by providing the cross that setup Ante Budimir's first goal of the match and his first assist of the season. Garcia had started three consecutive matches before missing time due to injury in Dec. and Jan. If he can continue to produce when given the opportunity, his minutes will be worth monitoring down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Nets brace in 2-0 victory Budimir scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Cadiz.

Impact Budimir's two second half goals led Osasuna over Cadiz Saturday and marked the second successive match in which he's contributed a goal. The Croatian is now tied with Alvaro Morata for the fourth most goals in La Liga this campaign (13). Budimir has also contributed two assists over his 25 appearances (22 starts). Budimir's 13 goals tie his most in a campaign since he scored 13 for Mallorca in during the 2019-2020 campaign.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Quiet clean sheet Herrera registered one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Herrera secured the lone shot that troubled his goal en route to earning his seventh clean sheet of the campaign Saturday, as Osasuna defeated Cadiz 2-0. The clean sheet was Herrera's second consecutive. He and the Osasuna defense will try to make it three straight next Sunday when they take on a Las Palmas side that has scored 25 goals in 25 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Arnaiz - Should be ready for Alaves clash Arnaiz (biceps) is doing well in his recovery and he should be ready for Mar 4 match versus Alaves, confirmed manager Jagoba Arrasate. "He's doing better and I don't know. I think...

Impact Osasuna are not rushing Arnaiz' return after missing the last match with a biceps injury. Once he does return, the forward should remain a bench option after recording two starts in the last eight games played and five starts in 17 appearances on the campaign.

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Jose Arnaiz - Starts individual training Arnaiz (biceps) has begun training individually ahead of Saturday's contest against Cadiz.

Impact Arnaiz is already back on the training pitch after missing last week's contest against Real Sociedad due to a bicep injury he picked up in training. This is good news for the forward, as he is now possibly an option for Saturday's match against Cadiz if he can be upgraded to team training in the coming days. However, even if he is an option, expect the player to only earn a spot on the bench, as he has only started five times this season, mainly serving in a rotational role.

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David Garcia - Makes seven clearances Garcia recorded two tackles (two won) and seven clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

Impact Garcia continues his consistent form in the back line, having played in every minute of the matches played. He has 104 clearances in 23 games, which puts him at third most in the league while also giving him an average of about 4.5 clearances per contest.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Logs assist Moncayola assisted once to go with four crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Moncayola helped get the only goal in the match during Saturday's win. He ups his average crosses per match to 2.4 after logging in 11 (four accurate) in the last five games, four of them coming as starts.

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Ante Budimir - Nets goal Budimir scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Real Sociedad.

Impact Budimir scored his second goal in four matches to put him at 11 on the season. He is two away from his career high while being tied for fifth place for most in the league. The forward is also averaging about 2.2 shots per game, with at least one shot on target per contest.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Three saves in win Herrera recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against Real Sociedad.

Impact Herrera recorded his sixth clean sheet of the season during Saturday's win. He's totaled 19 saves while allowing nine goals in the last six matches. The keeper will face off with Cadiz for the next game on Saturday, who have scored just one goal in the last five contests.

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Jose Arnaiz - Not an option for Saturday Arnaiz (bicep) will not be an option for Saturday's contest against Real Sociedad, the club announced Friday.

Impact Arnaiz will be on the sidelines for the club's upcoming match, having been confirmed to have a lesion in his bicep after leaving training early on Wednesday. His absence shouldn't affect too much within the team, as the player has only served in a rotational role this season, mainly serving off the bench. The forward will now start his rehabilitation and hopes for a speedy recovery, looking only to miss the one game with his injury issues.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Arnaiz - Pulled from team training Arnaiz's availability for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad is not in question after not training with the team due to muscular discomfort, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Arnaiz will hope to avoid any time on the sidelines with his latest injury, as the forward is currently waiting on pending results of test on a muscular issue he picked up this week. Luckily for the club, his absence shouldn't affect a whole lot, as he mainly has served as a rotational player, only starting five times all campaign. He will still have a chance to train Friday and avoid the absence, but that is still up in the air, as the results of his testing will decide where the player ends up on Saturday to face Sociedad.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ibanez - Decent at both ends Pablo Ibanez generated three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Ibanez tied a season high with three shots but was unable to put any of them on target. He also won two of his three tackles and has started four of the last six matches after only starting three of the previous 13 games.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Wasteful in loss Budimir registered four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Budimir took his highest number of shots in nine matches with four but only put one on target and was unable to find the back of the net. He has cooled off a bit in his last two games but remains a primary option in attack for Osasuna and hasn't gone more than two matches without a goal contribution since the first four contests of the season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Allows three goals in loss Herrera registered two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Herrera was back in the starting XI after not playing in Osasuna's last match and made his fewest number of saves without making a clean sheet since a run of four straight matches with no saves and no shutouts between late October and late November. Next up is a tough trip away to Real Sociedad.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Will return from suspension Garcia has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Impact Garcia has made just two appearances this season, though he's started both times. It's unclear if he'll return to the starting lineup against Real Sociedad on Saturday, but the worst-case scenario is that he'll add depth on defense off the bench.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Back after one match Pena (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Pena had started five straight matches prior to missing out on Wednesday's clash against Barcelona. The wide man hasn't scored or assisted since October.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Two-way impact in loss Jon Moncayola recorded one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Moncayola won both of his tackles and made two interceptions along with a clearance on top of his attacking production. His 83 minutes on the pitch were the most he has played since lasting the full match in Osasuna's second match of the season, perhaps hinting at more consistent minutes in the games to come.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - One shot off the bench Garcia had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Garcia made his return from a hamstring injury off the bench in this one and managed a shot and two chances created in 22 minutes of action. He has been in and out of the starting XI when available and it remains to be seen how his usage will carry forward.

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Raul Garcia - Shoots twice off the bench Raul Garcia generated two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Garcia rattled the woodwork with one of his two strikes but was unable to produce much in an attacking sense in his 22-minute cameo. He had started the prior two games for Osasuna but appears to be locked into a consistent role coming off the bench when Osasuna need a goal, which limits his opportunities to produce.

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