Osasuna Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Juan Cruz - Disappoints in cup loss Cruz played the full 90 minutes during Wednesday's 2-0 Copa del Rey loss to Sociedad.

Impact Cruz had a poor showing during Wednesday's loss, he failed to shut down the attack and was a non-factor for most of the game. The defender has been a consistent piece of the starting XI of late, both at left-back and the left side of a back-three. That said his poor form could see him fall out of favor in the back half of the league campaign.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torro - Struggles in loss Torro struggled to no shots during Wedesday's 2-0 loss to Sociedad.

Impact Torro had a poor day during Wednesday's Copa del Rey loss. The midfielder failed to get much going and only had 25 touches during the defeat. Torro has made 14 appearances (13 starts) in 2023 but has actually gone unused in two of the last four matches, a sign he could be falling out of favor.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Jon Moncayola - Active off bench Moncayola came off the bench during the second half Thursday's 2-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Moncayola was not in the starting XI but he did try and change the game late, but in the end was unable to do so. It's been a mixed bag of a season for Moncayola he has started all over the pitch and started two La Liga matches in a row before Thursday's loss. He will hope to continue in the midfield when La Liga resumes for a Jan. 21 clash with Getafe.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Starts in loss Garcia got the start during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Barcelona in the Super Cup.

Impact Garcia remains one of the first names on the team sheet and the club captain. The center-back has started all but one match this season and has played every single minute in every single match he starts. Garcia might not be the flashiest defensive option but he does pile on the volume and has decent clean sheet chances against most opponents.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - In Copa del Rey squad Mojica (knee) is in the squad for Sunday's Copa del Rey match against Castellon.

Impact Mojica is on the bench after missing Osasuna's last four matches through injury. The fullback had started four straight contests prior to the injury assisting once and crossing 18 times.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Leads Osasuna in tackles Oroz took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately, created a chance and made three tackles (winning one) during Thursday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Oroz was held off the scoresheet but led Osasuna with three tackles in the match. The midfielder's last goal involvement came in September as a more defensive minded option in midfield.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Nets lone goal of match Budimir scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Thursday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Budimir found the back of the net in the 27th minute scoring the lone goal of the match to claim all three points for Osasuna. The forward has two goals across his last four league starts while taking 10 shots and creating two chances over the same timeframe.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - No saves in clean sheet Herrera kept a clean sheet without making a save during Thursday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Herrera had a quiet day at the office as Osasuna came away with all three points Thursday. The clean sheet was the fifth in 16 league starts for the keeper while his save total remained at 36.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Exits injured Avila was forced off during the 14th minute of Thursday's match versus Almeria with an injury.

Impact Jose Arnaiz came on in relief of Avila, whose day ended early with an injury. It was his first start since Dec 15, with 10 starts in 17 appearances thus far.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Available on bench Garcia (hamstring) is starting on the bench for Thursday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Garcia was able to recover in time to be an option Thursday, but not enough to get the start against Almeria. Instead, Moi Gomez and Chimy Avila are getting the start at the wings, with Ante Budimir leading the attack for Osasuna.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Listed on team sheet Garcia (hamstring) is on the team sheet for Thursday's match versus Almeria.

Impact Garcia will likely make a return to the squad Thursday after missing the last match with a hamstring injury. He is expected to get the start after having previously started the last three games played. The winger also has two goals in 14 appearances during his fifth campaign with Osasuna.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Assists on late goal Chimy Avila assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Mallorca. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Chimy Avila fired a pass to teammate, Raul Garcia, who directed his shot to the back of the goal, early in second half stoppage time. The assist marks the third of the season and the first in the last four appearances, for Chimy Avila, who has also created four chances over that stretch. After starting in the previous two matches, this also marked the fifth time in 16 appearances this year that Chimy Avila entered as a substitute.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Garcia - Scores again Raul Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Garcia scored for the second consecutive game, as he had a shot from the center of the box, early in second half stoppage time. This marked his eighth consecutive match as a substitute, but he has put together an efficient streak with two goals on two shots, over the last two games. This also marked just the fourth time on the season that he completed more than five passes in a match.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ibanez - Scores first of the year Pablo Ibanez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Mallorca.

Impact Ibanez scored his first goal of the season, as he knocked in the rebound off a free kick to give his side a, 1-0, lead in the 7th minute of play. He tired another shot in the first half, before subbing out in the 66th minute. Ibanez put together an impressive performance on both sides of the ball and made the most of what marked his first start since September 28, and only his fourth start of the year.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes three in loss Herrera registered five saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Herrera conceded three or more goals in a match for the fifth time in 15 appearances this season. On the other hand, his five saves in the match ties a season high that he achieved on one other occasion. Herrera is up to eight goals against, compared to 16 saves, over his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Kike Barja - On bench Thursday Barja (hamstring) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Barja is making his return to the team sheet after spending the club's past four matches on the sidelines dealing with a hamstring injury. The attacker has only started twice all season in his 10 appearances, so expect him to remain in a bench role moving forward, most likely getting some amount of time on the pitch each match.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Won't play Thursday Mojica (knee) was not named to the squad to face Mallorca on Thursday.

Impact Mojica will be sidelined for his third consecutive match due to his lingering knee problem. Prior to getting hurt, the left-back had made four straight starts in which he recorded one assist, 18 crosses (eight accurate) and five chances created. Once deemed fit, Mojica should be in contention to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Won't play final match of the year Garcia (hamstring) started training individually on Tuesday but will still not be an option for the club's match against Mallorca on Thursday, the club confirmed.

Impact Garcia's leg injury seems to be somewhat serious, as he has been confirmed as out for the club's final match of the year. He picked up the injury in Monday's training session, feeling discomfort in his hamstring while practicing. He will hope to be fully fit by the end of the winter break for their match on Jan. 4 against Almeria. Expect Lucas Torro and Jon Moncayola to earn more starts if Garcia misses more than one match.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Picks up leg injury Garcia left Monday's training session with discomfort in his left leg and further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury, the club announced Monday.

Impact Garcia has started in each of Osasuna's last three matches, tallying 16 crosses and four chances created in that span, but it wouldn't be shocking if he misses Thursday's match given the nature of the injury and the quick turnaround. If that's the case, then Jose Arnaiz could step in as his potential replacement.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Back in training Barja (hamstring) completed his second consecutive training session with no setbacks and could be an option to play Thursday at Mallorca.

Impact Barja has missed five games in a row due to a nagging hamstring injury, but the fact that he's been back in training over the last few days is certainly positive. The winger might be an option Thursday, but given he hasn't played since Nov. 11, there's a strong chance he starts the game against Mallorca, if available, as a bench alternative.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Takes three shots, can't score Budimir recorded three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Budimir was active in the final meters but couldn't find the back of the net. That said, he's in no danger of losing his starting role any time soon. The Croatian has netted eight goals this season, and four of those have come over his last six appearances.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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