OSASUNA NEWS

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

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