OSASUNA NEWS

Ezequiel Avila - Tallies assist in loss Chimy Avila assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Chimy Avila notched his second assist of the season, as he delivered an accurate cross to teammate, Alejandro Catena, who knocked in a header from the center of the box. Chimy Avila accounted for two chances created in the match and is up to 17 chances created, through 12 appearances on the season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Scores first of the season Catena scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Catena scored his first goal of the season and his first for Osasuna, already tying his goal total from last season. Catena also kept up his defensive work, with two interceptions and two blocks in the match. He is now up to a total of nine interceptions and eight blocks, through 13 appearances on the season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes three in loss Herrera had no saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Herrera was not able to make any difference for his squad, as he only faced three shots on target, all of which made their way past his efforts. This marks the second time in the last three outings that Herrera conceded three-or-more goals. He is up to 18 goals against, compared to 20 saves, through 11 appearances on the season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Fit for Villarreal contest Vidal (illness) is a substitute option for Sunday's clash with Villarreal.

Impact Vidal is healthy enough to make the bench despite being under the weather. He has had a limited role this season, appearing three times and being an unused sub in all the other fixtures.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Hamstring injury confirmed Barja has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury, the club confirmed Friday.

Impact The speedy forward couldn't complete Thursday's training session and was forced to leave midway through the exercises due to this injury, and now the worst-case scenario has been confirmed. Hamstring injuries are often tricky and hard to predict, but Barja should miss between two to three weeks at a minimum.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Picks up injury Thursday Barja didn't finish Thursday's training session after picking up a muscular injury and should be doubtful to face Villarreal on Sunday.

Impact The severity of the injury is unknown and it remains to be seen whether Barja will recover in time to play this weekend, but that's a long shot at this point given the match against Villarreal is only three days away. Barja has struggled to make an impact in 2023-24, starting in just two of his 10 appearances and failing to record a goal or an assist so far.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Dealing with illness Vidal didn't train Thursday due to an illness and is doubtful to play against Villarreal on Sunday.

Impact Vidal was absent from training due to flu-like symptoms, and the following hours will be pivotal to determining whether he might be available Sunday. If he can't go, then Ruben Pena might get the start at right-back.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Still working away from group Brasanac (leg) is continuing his recovery work away from the team.

Impact Brasanac is still a few more weeks away as he continues to work on his recovery from a leg injury. He has yet to step foot on the pitch this season as he continues to struggle to regain fitness.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Provides assist in draw Jon Moncayola assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Moncayola notched his first assist of the season as he set up Ante Budimir for the goal in the 72nd minute of the match. The midfielder came off the bench for the second consecutive game after appearing in the starting XI the previous four games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores in draw Budimir scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Budimir notched his seventh goal of the season in the 72nd minute as he equalized the match. The forward has been in impressive form as he's notched five goals over the past four games. Additionally, he matched his season-high with four shots taken, two of which were on goal.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes once in draw Herrera had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Herrera allowed only one goal, the lowest over the past three games; however, he failed to record a save for the third consecutive game. Next, the goalkeeper will face off against Villarreal, a team that has scored 17 goals in 12 games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Called up for Las Palmas clash Vidal (strain) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Vidal has been dealing with a small strain that limited him to individual training Wednesday, but it looks to not be an issue as he will be an option for Saturday. He has yet to start a match for the team, scoring once in three appearances off the bench for Osasuna.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cruz - On team sheet Cruz (groin) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Cruz has sat out the last two matches with a groin injury and could return to the pitch Saturday for the first time since Oct 20. This means that the defender could return to the starting XI at left back, recording an assist in eight appearances, seven of them coming as starts.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Called up for Saturday Garcia (illness) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia has been dealing with a gastrointestinal illness and was limited to individual training, but looks to be fit to be an option for Saturday. He's only started twice in the last seven games, totaling a goal with 10 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles in in that span.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Dealing with another injury Darko has been completely held out of practice and may be sidelined for some time after medical tests confirmed he has a muscle injury in his left leg, according to the club.

Impact Darko, unfortunately, may be missing more time this season after a test confirmed he has an injury in his left leg. The midfielder is still yet to record any time on the field this season, as he dealt with an injury in his right knee that he picked up last season. There is still no timetable for the player's return, but he can be expected to be out until at least December.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Picks up muscle discomfort Vidal only trained individually on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Las Palmas due to muscle discomfort, according to the club.

Impact Vidal may be in jeopardy of spending some time on the injury list, as the player picked up some type of muscle injury during this week's training. If the defender is sidelined for some time, it shouldn't affect the squad, as he only has recorded 60 minutes of play this year.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Training individually with illness Garcia only participated in training individually on Wednesday due to a gastrointestinal illness he picked up during the week, according to the club.

Impact Garcia has not participated in normal training this week, instead training individually due to an illness. The club will hope for the attacker to shake off the injury by the weekend, and it is only a minor problem. If he does miss time with the knock, it shouldn't change the starting XI, as he has only started in five of the club's 12 matches this campaign.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ibanez - Takes three shots off the bench Pablo Ibanez registered three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Girona.

Impact Ibanez took a season-high three shots as Osasuna were chasing a result late on. He has played off the bench in the side's last four matches and is a rotational player at this stage.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Two-way impact in loss Mojica assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Girona.

Impact Mojica got his first assist of the year in Osasuna's loss to Betis which is his only goal involvement in the past three seasons. He also chipped in with two tackles (two won) to go with a clearance and a block.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores brace in loss Budimir scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Budimir struck twice for Osasuna to give him four goals in his last three games. He will look to stay hot next time out against a stingy Las Palmas defense that has conceded 11 times in 10 matches.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Held without a save in loss Herrera recorded no saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Girona.

Impact Herrera failed to make a save for the second game running as Osasuna fell to Girona. He has conceded six goals in his last two matches after letting in eight goals in the seven games prior.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Arnaiz - Bench option against Girona Arnaiz (hip) is available for Saturday's match versus Girona.

Impact Arnaiz is back sooner than anticipated following a hip injury. He has appeared seven times so far (three starts), scoring once and posting 12 shots (four on target), three chances created, and ten crosses (three accurate).

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cruz - Left out of preliminary squad Cruz is not in the preliminary squad for Saturday's match against Girona.

Impact Cruz will be missing his second straight match after not being listed to the preliminary squad. The defender started training individually just a week ago and should return soon, most likely returning after the international break. When he does return, he could earn a starting spot immediately, as he was a regular starter before picking up his knock.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Could return Saturday Garcia (knee) was listed in the preliminary squad for Saturday's match against Girona.

Impact Garcia could be making his first appearance of the season after making the preliminary squad on Friday. The defender did not earn a single minute even when he was healthy, so it is most likely that he will end up on the bench if he is chosen for the matchday squad against Girona.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE