Osasuna Team News Page 12 - Soccer

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

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FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

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.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Three saves in loss Fernandez registered three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Fernandez made his first start in close to three months in this match and made a season-high three saves. Sergio Herrera had been the starter for most of the year and he was dropped for this match despite being healthy and in passable form so it remains to be seen who will get the nod between the sticks next week.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Barcelona edges Osasuna 1-0 in 1st match since coach Xavi announced his decision to leave Barcelona got back on track with a 1-0 win over Osasuna in the Spanish league in its first match since coach Xavi Hernández announced he wil...

JANUARY 31 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Barcelona edges Osasuna in 1st game since coach Xavi announced decision to leave. Atletico also wins

Barcelona got back on track with a 1-0 win over Osasuna in the Spanish league in its first match since coach Xavi Hernández announced he will leave at the end of the season

JANUARY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unai Garcia - Sent off Wednesday Garcia was sent off for two yellow cards during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Garcia was on a yellow card heading into halftime but stayed on the pitch while the game was tied. Unfortunately he was shown a second yellow and sent off just minutes after Vitor Roque opened the scoring for Barcelona. Garcia will miss a Sunday clash with Celta Vigo due to the ban, but will return for a Feb. 10 trip to Sociedad.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Gets start Wednesday Oroz (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Looks to be that Oroz' ankle injury is something minor and is back in the lineup Wednesday. He has yet to miss a match for the team this season, making 18 starts in 21 appearances, scoring and assisting once.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Questionable for Barcelona match Oroz is in question for the club's upcoming match against Barcelona on Wednesday, having picked up an ankle injury ahead of the game, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate, per Sara...

Impact Oroz may be dropped from the squad Wednesday as he awaits a late fitness test on an ankle issue he is currently dealing with. This could be a huge loss for the club heading into a difficult contest, as he has started in all but three games this season. However, he has missed out on the starting XI in the past two matches, possibly due to this current ankle injury. He most likely will line up on the bench if available, taking his return cautiously, with Pablo Ibanez taking over his spot in the midfield once again.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Dealing with injury Pena will not be an option against Barcelona on Wednesday, having gone down with an injury against Sevilla on Sunday, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate. "He ended the game a lit...

Impact Pena looks to be the newest player being added to the injury report for Osasuna, having been announced as out due to load management reasons. The club still expects the wing-back to return on Sunday against Celta Vigo after staying back to work on his recovery with the team doctors. While the player is out, expect Jesus Areso to get the start out wide, continuing there until Pena is ready for a return.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Sends eight crosses in draw Mojica registered one shot (zero on goal) and eight crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Mojica delivered an energetic performance in what marked his second game back from a four-match absence. His eight crosses tied his second-highest total of the season, while this also marked the sixth time in 13 appearances that he recorded at least two accurate crosses.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Tallies assist on lone goal in draw Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Garcia delivered his first assist of the season as he directed a pass towards teammate Ante Budimir, who buried the tying goal from close range. Garcia also had over 50 completed passes for the second time in three outings, a mark that he has now reached in five of his 20 appearances on the season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Tallies only goal in draw Budimir scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Budimir came up with the tying goal in the 55th minute on a tap in from close range, assisted by David Garcia. The goal marks his fourth in the last five games, while he has 16 shots, including six shots on target through that span.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Four saves in draw Herrera had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Herrera came up with the first save of the match in the fifth minute of play, but he conceded the first goal of the match the next time he was challenged, in the 24th minute. He hardly got a break, before making another stop in the 30th minute, and one more before the break. He had an easier time through the second half but had to come up with one final save late in extra time to preserve the draw. This marked the fifth time in seven appearances that he made at least four saves in a match. It is also the fifth time in that span he conceded no more than one goal.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Juan Cruz - Fit for Sunday Cruz (personal) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Cruz returns after being a doubt in the build up for personal reasons. The defender starts in what appears to be a back three set up for Osasuna on Sunday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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Barcelona edges Osasuna in 1st game since coach Xavi announced decision to leave. Atletico also wins