OSASUNA NEWS

Ezequiel Avila - Nets goal Chimy Avila scored one goal to go with three shots (three on target), five crosses (four accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Valladolid.

Impact In two straight starts Avila landed himself again in the scoresheet with a goal from the penalty spot on Sunday. This breaks his five-match scoreless drought. The Argentinian is normally a regular starter, however after being sent off on Sep 18, he has only gotten to start three times in five matches. Nonetheless, the 28-year-old has not lost his form with a goal on 10 shots (five on target), an assist, 13 crosses (five accurate) and seven chances created in the last five games.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Second clean sheet on season Fernandez made two saves and a clearance in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Fernandez put up another solid performance and has yet to concede a goal in the two games played so far this campaign. Osasuna will still go with main goalkeeper Sergio Herrera once he returns from injury (knee), however they may decide to switch to the 25-year-old if Herrera cannot get his form back.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torro - Makes lineup against Valladolid Torro (undisclosed) made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Torro was a little limited in training in the final days before this match and still ends up in the lineup. He's made 19 tackles while starting in all 12 games until Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Trains individually Aridane spent Friday's training session on his own ahead of Sunday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Aridane could be fine but missing training late in the week isn't a good sign for one's fitness. He's been left on the bench in two straight games so his presence may not make much of a difference on the lineup so long as Unai Garcia and David Garcia are fit.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torro - Limited in training Torro trained on his own during Friday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Torro has started in all 11 matches but might not be fully fit over the weekend. That could land Ruben Garcia or Darko Brasanac in the starting lineup if needed.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Out against Valladolid Herrera has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Real Valladolid due to a knee problem, according to his club.

Impact Herrera has started in 10-of-11 games this season so he'd only miss out if he's forced to recover from a knock or two. In his place, Aitor Fernandez will enter the lineup after keeping a clean sheet against Espanyol on Oct. 20.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Thigh injury confirmed Abde suffered a right thigh injury during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Girona, his club confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Abde might be back for the final two games before the World Cup break but he won't want to rush his recovery with a muscular injury that could take a couple of weeks to recover from. Since he's now confirmed to have picked up an injury, either Moi Gomez could move back to the left wing or Kike Barja could get a bigger chance to play while Abde is out.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Completes suspension Garcia completed his one-match suspension during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Girona. He'll now be available for Sunday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Garcia comes back after missing two of the last four games due to suspension. Even when absent, expect him to quickly reform his partnership with Unai Garcia at the heart of the defense.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes one in draw Herrera conceded one goal and made no saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Herrera didn't have much to do in his return to the lineup but still helped his team avoid defeat for a second straight game. So long as his team continues to score a few goals, Herrera should hold some confidence thanks to 15 saves made in his last four starts.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Takes one shot in draw Moncayola put one shot on target and won two-of-three tackles during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Moncayola continues to earn a regular role in the lineup but with more talented support from Moi Gomez there isn't much need for Moncayola to play a major role in the attack. As a result, his production isn't tremendously high on either end of the pitch.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Creates three chances in draw Gomez created three chances from seven crosses (five accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Gomez has moved inside to a central-midfield role and even though he has yet to record an assist this season, he's created five chances in two games since a change in position. A major offseason signing, Gomez figures to be an exceptionally important part of the lineup every week as he's also the primary set piece taker.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Logs assist in draw Avila logged one assist from three chances created during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Avila made his first start at striker in almost two months and spent more time creating plays for others than working on scoring himself. That's still better all-around production than Ante Budimir or Kike, as Avila has logged one assist on five chances created and taking five shots (two on goal) in his last three matches. While the strikers continue to rotate, Avila seems to be the most consistent when it comes to helping his team get on the scoreboard.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Suffers injury in draw Abde suffered an injury to his left leg that forced him out after eight minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact Abde has played well with one assist from four starts in his last five appearances but an early issue knocked him out during a trip to the Catalan side. With Kike Barja replacing Abde and scoring their team's lone goal, not all was lost despite the injury. Pending the status of Abde, Moi Gomez is likely to take his place on the left flank unless Gomez is committed to the central spot he's occupied in the last couple of games.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona scores quick goals again, stays near Real Madrid

Barcelona is not wasting much time destroying its opponents in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Garcia - Suspended after fifth yellow card Garcia will miss Sunday's trip to Girona after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Garcia only just returned from a red card suspension and started two more games before incurring a ban for accumulating too many yellow cards. Aridane figures to return to the lineup alongside Unai Garcia during the first Garcia's absence.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski scores twice, Barça rebounds from 'clásico' loss

Barcelona needed only seven minutes to get back on track in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aitor Fernandez - Logs clean sheet in win Fernandez kept a clean sheet with three saves made during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Fernandez was handed his first start of the season and did well to give Sergio Herrera some relief. A capable backup for his position, Fernandez will still need to prove he deserves more minutes over the experienced Herrera.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Keeps clean sheet in win Garcia kept a clean sheet during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Garcia made a quick return to the lineup after skipping Monday's loss to Villarreal due to suspension. Though he wasn't so busy Thursday, Garcia tends to play a more active role in the defense. A tough schedule to finish out the first half of the season is likely to see him keep up the pace if he doesn't earn any more suspensions.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Busy in win Garcia created two chances from nine crosses (two accurate) and put two shots off target during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Garcia started for the first time in four games and put up another busy performance. With 10 chances created on 31 crosses despite starting just three times in eight appearances, Garcia could see his minutes increase should he earn a greater role over Chimy Avila.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Logs assist in win Abde logged one assist from one chance created and took three shots (one on goal) during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Abde recorded his first assist since joining Osasuna, looking solid and finally starting in three of his last four appearances including Thursday. While he's not asked to rack up a massive number of crosses, Abde could use his assist to build up more efficiency in the attack and become quite productive.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores in win Budimir scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during 68 minutes of Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Budimir had yet to score this season and didn't start in three straight games before Thursday. Since Budimir has made five starts while Kike has made just three, it should be pretty clear who is more likely to play even if neither will consistently score.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Completes suspension Pena completed his two-match suspension during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol, making him available for Sunday's trip to Girona.

Impact Pena hasn't started since the third round of the season, making three appearances off the bench before his dismissal. As Ruben Garcia and Chimy Avila have done well when starting on the right flank, Pena will have to work hard in order to earn his place in the lineup once again.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - On bench against Espanyol Herrera has been named to the bench for Thursday's clash against Espanyol.

Impact Herrera has started all nine of Osasuna's La Liga prior to Thursday, keeping two clean sheets and allowing 10 goals this season. Aitor Fernandez is getting his first start between the sticks against Espanyol.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Leeds visits Leicester; Barcelona hosts Villarreal

Last-place Leicester hosts Leeds with both teams desperate for points in the Premier League

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS