OSASUNA NEWS

Unai Garcia - Facing fitness test for Friday Garcia (knee) was training with the team Thursday and is expected to be a late call for Friday's clash with Granada, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate per Info Biwenger. "Today...

Impact Garcia could make his season debut Friday after sitting out the last two months with a knee injury. If he is deemed fit, the defender is expected to start off the bench after not playing in an official league game since May 2. In 21 matches with the team in 2022/23, Garcia had totaled 20 starts with an assist, 57 clearances and 23 tackles (19 won).

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Completes training session Gomez (quadriceps) was able to complete a full training session with the team Tuesday ahead of Friday's clash with Granada.

Impact Gomez could return as soon as Friday after missing the last three matches with a quad injury. He already has a goal in four appearances prior to his injury, with three of them coming as starts. If the winger passes fitness, he could start off the bench at minimum, with Ruben Pena and Ruben Garcia likely to get the start at the wings against Granada.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Gives up four goals in loss Herrera recorded five saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Herrera didn't have a good performance and allowed four goals, although, to be fair, there wasn't much he could've done. All four goals were either close-range shots or one-on-one sequences, and the defense didn't cooperate with him. Herrera will try to bounce back when Osasuna takes on Granada at home after the international break.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Limited impact against Real Madrid Budimir had two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Budimir attempted just two shots throughout the game, but neither of those efforts managed to threaten Kepa even a little bit. Budimir should remain in the XI when Osasuna takes on Granada on Oct. 20 after the break.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Re-ups with club Budimir signed a contract extension with Osasuna on Monday that runs through 2027.

Impact Budimir started four of the club's last five contests in which he recorded two goals on 11 shots (six on target), three crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (zero won). Coming out of the international break, the forward should continue to be a mainstay in the starting XI where he figures to provide plenty of offensive upside.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Enters starting XI Herrera is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Herrera returns from an undisclosed injury which forced him to exit early last week against Alaves. Herrera has started five of Osasuna's eight league matches thus far, splitting time with Aitor Fernandez.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Named to traveling squad Darko (knee) was included in the traveling squad ahead of Saturday's matchup with Real Madrid.

Impact Darko could find himself logging his first minutes of the season after being an unused substitute versus Alaves on Saturday. Given his lengthy absence, the midfielder will almost certainly need to see some minutes off the bench first before getting back into contention for the starting XI.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Called up Saturday Herrera (undisclosed) will be in contention versus Real Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Herrera looks good to go after being forced to leave Saturday's clash with Deportivo Alaves in the 80th minute. The club has used Aitor Fernandez on three occasions this season and could turn to the second-choice keeper in order to give Herrera another match to recover.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Set for team training Garcia will return to team training after Saturday's clash with Real Madrid, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate.

Impact Garcia won't be available for Saturday's match against Real Madrid, but should be able to return to team training after that match. The defender's role moving forward is uncertain as he opened 2022/23 as a consistent starter before falling largely out of favor in the closing stages of the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Not quite ready Gomez (quadriceps) is out for Saturday's trip to Real Madrid, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate.

Impact Gomez won't return for Saturday's trip to Real Madrid, though he is reportedly very close to returning, and should be an option after the international break. Before picking up the injury the winger started three matches and scored once, though he also was an unused substitute twice. With that in mind there is some doubt on what Gomez's role will look like even when fit once more.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Starts recovery Mojica's test on his leg revealed that he suffered an injury to his femoral biceps and has begun his recovery, with the timetable of his return unclear.

Impact Mojica lasted just five minutes Saturday after picking up a muscle injury to his right leg. He is expected to be out until after the international break at minimum, with an exact timetableof his return uncertain at the moment. The Colombian has started four of the last six matches thus far, totaling 33 crosses (seven accurate) in that span.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Works on grass Garcia (knee) was back on the training grounds while working individually ahead of Saturday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia is still looking to make his season debut after missing the last four matches with a knee injury. He was also an unused substitute during the first four games. Once the defender returns, he will have to work hard if he wants a spot in the lineup after making 20 starts in 21 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Trains individually Gomez (quadriceps) has begun individual work on the grass ahead of Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Gomez is back on the grass as he works his way back to the team following a quadriceps injury that has kept him out the last two matches. It could be too soon for the winger to return against Real Madrid, but will aim for a comeback for an Oct 20 return versus Granada.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Set for suspension return Avila completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return to action against Real Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Avila should provide quite a boost upfront for Osasuna, though the team certainly didn't miss him in the 2-0 win over Alaves this past weekend. Avila has not been very productive, though, scoring just one goal in six outings (three starts) in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cruz - Assist and clean sheet in win Juan Cruz assisted once to go with one chance created and a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Cruz recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Ante Budimir's goal in the 90th minute which took the 2-0 lead. It came on the only chance he created in the match. He also helped keep a clean sheet with one interception and a season high four clearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Assists versus Deportivo Pena assisted once to go with six crosses (two accurate), two chances created and a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Pena recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Jose Arnaiz's outside the box strike in the 36th minute. It was one of two chances he created in the match to go with six crosses on the attack. He also helped keep a clean sheet with one blocked shot and a season high six clearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores late in win Budimir scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Budimir scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 90th minute assisted by Juan Cruz to secure the win for Osasuna. It came on one of his three shots (two on target) in his short 22 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Arnaiz - Scores first of season Arnaiz scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Arnaiz scored his first goal of the season Saturday, an outside the box strike in the 36th minute assisted by Ruben Pena. He took a season high four shots (one on target) in the match before being subbed out in the 63rd minute for Johan Mojica.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Leaves game with injury Herrera was injured and subbed out in the 80th minute of Sunday's 2-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves. He made three saves and allowed zero goals before exiting the match.

Impact Herrera was injured in the 80th minute of Saturday's win and was replaced by Aitor Fernandez. The extent of his injury is currently unknown, but if he is forced to miss time Fernandez will start in his place. He was on pace for a clean sheet Saturday as he made three saves prior to his exit.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Picks up injury Sunday Mojica came off the bench but was later subbed off in the second half of Sunday's 2-0 win over Alaves due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact The left-back came off the bench and only lasted five minutes without recording a single stat. Further tests will be needed to determine whether he'll be ready to face Real Madrid next Saturday, because otherwise, he'd be ruled out until after the international break.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Remains out Sunday Gomez is not in the match day squad to face Alaves on Sunday.

Impact Gomez misses out on his second straight match as he continues to deal with a muscle strain. The forward will hope to return next weekend against Real Madrid with Jose Arnaiz replacing him in Sunday's lineup.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ibanez - Creates three chances Pablo Ibanez three chances created in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Ibanez has been in contention for a starting role this season, making thee starts in six appearances. In that span, he's totaled four crosses (zero accurate), three chances and two tackles (zero won).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE