OSASUNA NEWS

Kike Barja - Not an option for Rayo match Barja (hamstring) was not on the squad list and is not an option for Friday's match against Rayo.

Impact Barja is going to be missing his fourth straight match, having yet to recover from a hamstring injury. The midfielder was integrated into partial team training this week, so his return shouldn't be far. He has only served as a bench option for most of the season, registering only two starts, so his absence will not cause any change in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Trains individually Mojica (knee) worked in training individually Wednesday, ahead of Friday's match against Rayo.

Impact Mojica is back in training after starting treatment for his knee injury, having trained individually Wednesday. The midfielder is most likely still a decent ways from returning to match play, only beginning his treatment last week. He most likely won't get the nod against Rayo but could return the next week against Mallorca, where he could find the starting XI after getting the nod in eight of the 15 matches he was available for.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Integrated into partial team training Barja (hamstring) returned to partial team training on Wednesday, ahead of the club's match against Rayo on Friday.

Impact Barja was upgraded from individual training to partial team training on Wednesday as he continues his rehabilitation for a hamstring injury. He seems to be nearing a return, possibly getting the nod against Rayo. If he does get that opportunity, he will most likely be on the bench, only starting twice all season.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Returns to full team training Pena (hamstring) joined team training on Wednesday, ahead of Friday's match against Rayo.

Impact Pena looks to be nearing a return, having participated in full team training on Wednesday. The midfielder has been out for the past two matches, dealing with a hamstring injury. He could return Friday against Rayo, possibly getting a nod in the starting XI immediately, having started in 11 of the 14 matches he was available for before the knock.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Five crosses in draw Garcia generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Garcia recorded a season-high five crosses (one accurate) Sunday, in addition to tying a season high with three chances created. It marked his second consecutive start and also marked his second most minute played in a match this season as he was subbed off in the 92nd minute for Jose Arnaiz.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Solid in return to starting XI Chimy Avila recorded four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Avila made his first start since Nov. 11 Sunday and put together a productive match. He tied season highs in shots (four) and shots on target (two) and recorded seven crosses for the third time in his last four matches.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores equalizer Sunday Budimir scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Cadiz.

Impact Budimir scored his side's lone goal Sunday, a penalty in the 70th minute which tied the match up at 1-1. It marked his eighth goal of the season and his sixth in his last seven matches. He will look to keep his hot streak going Friday versus Rayo Vallecano.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes once in draw Herrera registered four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Herrera conceded one goal in Sunday's draw, a header by Roger Marti in the 19th minute which took the 1-0 lead. Herrera has now conceded at least one goal in each of his last six matches. He will look to get back on form Friday versus Rayo Vallecano, a side which has scored 16 goals in 15 league matches this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Back from one-game ban Catena completed his one-game suspension due to yellow-card accumulation and is available to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday.

Impact Catena has been a regular starter at center-back for Osasuna this season, and he's been suspended in the only two games in which he hasn't featured in 2023/24. Catena, who has racked up 60 clearances, 15 tackles, nine interceptions and nine blocked shots across 14 starts, should return to the starting lineup to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Available for season debut Brasanac (leg) is in the squad to face Cadiz on Sunday.

Impact Brasanac returns from a leg injury which has kept him out the entire season thus far. The midfielder is available from the bench for his season debut if called upon.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Not ready to return Pena (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Cadiz on Sunday.

Impact Pena misses out on his second straight match as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Ruben Garcia remains in the starting XI as Pena could return next week after starting training in the buildup to today's match.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Set for suspension Catena is set for a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Catena will miss just his second match of the season after starting the last 10 games. In that span, the defender has logged in a goal and an assist with 42 clearances in that span, bringing his average per match to 4.9. During his absence. Jorge Herrando will likely get the start at center back, alongside David Garcia and Jesus Areso.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Begins treatment Mojica (knee) started treatment on his knee Wednesday after injuring the internal ligament of his right knee in Saturday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Mojica is already starting the rehabilitation process after injuring his knee a couple of days ago. It is still not exactly transparent how long he will be out, but the player will hope it is sooner than later, as he just started the past four matches for the club. He most likely won't be an option against Real Sociedad, so expect Nacho Vidal to get the start.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Begins individual training Pena (hamstring) was viewed training individually ahead of Sunday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Pena seems to be making good progress on his rehabilitation, already starting individual training on Wednesday after missing Saturday's match against Real Sociedad. It is unlikely the midfielder will return for Sunday's match unless he trains with the team on Friday, so expect Ruben Garcia to get the start again. Once Pena returns, he should be right back in a starting role, as he has only missed out on the starting XI four times this campaign.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Waiting for diagnosis on knee injury Mojica has been receiving treatment on his knee as he awaits medical tests on his injury.

Impact It is unclear how long Mojica will be out for after injuring his knee Saturday. He had started four out of the last five matches played, totaling an assist on 19 crosses (eight accurate) in that span. If the defender has to sit out, then Nacho Vidal will likely take his place in the lineup.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Trains individually Barja (hamstring) was training individually Tuesday.

Impact Barja has yet returned to full training as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. He has only started two of the 10 matches played thus far, limiting to just a bench role for the team.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Trains with group Brasanac (leg) rejoined training with the group Tuesday ahead of Sunday's trip to Cadiz.

Impact Brasanac could make a return to the pitch in the next week or two as he begun team training. As long as there are no setbacks, the midfielder could make his season debut this month after missing the last eight months with a leg injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Areso - High volume of crosses in draw Areso registered seven crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Areso registered a team-high and tied the match-high in crosses Saturday, whipping in seven crosses. The defender has now started in the past seven matches and seems to have taken over the starting role with fellow defenders Ruben Pena and Johan Mojica out injured. Areso has been decent since taking over at right-back, notching nine clearances, 13 tackles and 21 crosses over that span.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Assist against Real Sociedad Budimir assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st...

Impact Budimir earned his second assist of the season on Saturday, finding Moi Gomez in the 2nd minute to take an early lead before the eventual draw. Budimir has now registered four goal contributions in his past four appearances, giving him nine on the season. The forward also leads the team in shots, registering 35 in his 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Scores opening goal Gomez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Gomez netted the opening goal in Saturday's match, finding the back of the net in th second minute off of an Ante Budimir assist. Gomez now has two goals on the season, with his last coming in the first game of the season against Celta. The attacker was quiet outside of his goals, only notching two shots, two tackles and one cross in the draw.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes one to Sociedad Herrera recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Herrera was decent on Saturday, making four saves while conceding one goal in the draw. This was the goalie's first time registering a save in four matches, allowing 10 goals in that span. He hopes to pick up his fourth clean sheet of the season when he faces Cadiz on Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Substituted off injured Mojica was taken off in the 55th minute of Saturday's match against Real Sociedad due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Mojica was taken off the pitch in Saturday's match due to an undisclosed injury, only playing 55 minutes in the contest. This is a brutal blow for the midfielder, as he just earned a string of three starts after recovering from another injury. He was replaced by Jorge Herrando, who will most likely continue in a starting role if Mojica misses more time, with fellow defender Ruben Pena also out.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Hamstring injury confirmed Pena underwent test that confirmed that he suffered a muscle injury to his hamstring and is set to sit out for the time being.

Impact Pena had started the last seven matches in a row for Osasuna, totaling an assist on 27 crosses (four accurate) and 12 clearances in that span. If he has to spend a few matches on the sidelines, then Chimy will likely be the favorite to get the start in the starting XI during his absence.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE