OSASUNA NEWS

Villarreal beats Osasuna 2-0 to end winless streak in Spain

Villarreal has defeated Osasuna 2-0 with a pair of goals by Arnaut Danjuma to end a four-match winless streak in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Herrera - Concedes two in loss Herrera conceded two goals and made seven saves during Monday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Herrera has been one of the few to keep up his good form even when his team has scored just twice in their last four games. In that time, Herrera has racked up 17 saves while conceding seven goals during a run of two draws and two losses. Though his efforts are notable, more scoring support is needed to improve Herrera's value even further.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Goes distance in loss Aridane made two interceptions while playing for the full 90 during Monday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Aridane started for a second straight match, largely due to the suspension of David Garcia in the last round against Valencia and now of Unai Garcia in Monday's game. As a result, unless Aridane did enough to impress his manager in a loss, the Garcias should pair at center-back for most games.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Completes suspension Garcia completed his one-match suspension during Monday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal, making him available for Thursday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Garcia should make a quick return to the starting lineup after making the first XI in all eight of his appearances to open the season. While Aridane should make way for Garcia, this doesn't mean it will result in better performances by their team, which have scored just twice and conceded seven goals in their last four matches.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Creates two chances in loss Gomez created two chances from five crosses (zero accurate) during 64 minutes of Monday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Gomez continues to be the most consistent creative player for his team but that's not a perfect title to hold when just two goals have been scored in their last four matches. His role on set pieces should give Gomez more chances to break this poor run of team form, but without someone to score what he's passing for, there's not much to rely on in terms of potential production.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Takes two shots in loss Kike put two shots off target and conceded a yellow card during Monday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Kike has started in each of the last three matches, scoring once on eight shots and conceding two yellow cards in that time. While Monday's match was more of a struggle, it wouldn't be surprising to see Kike keep his place in the lineup over Ante Budimir for a game or two longer just to make sure he doesn't lose his confidence. As Budimir has put just one shot on target in seven appearances, neither is a safe bet for reliable striking production if they both rack up fouls too.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - On bench against Villarreal Abde (strain) is in Osasuna's match day squad for Monday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Abde was limited this week with a knock, but he is fit enough to make it into the squad Monday and could see some playing time off the bench.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Starting against Villarreal Gomez (strain) is in Osasuna's starting lineup for Monday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Gomez picked up a knock in last weekend's defeat against Valencia, but he has recovered now and is back in the XI on Monday.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Roma can leapfrog Lazio; Villarreal hosts Osasuna

José Mourinho’s Roma will be looking to leapfrog city rival Lazio with a third straight win in Serie A when it plays bottom club Sampdoria

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Trains separately Abde trained on his own in Thursday's session due to a knock taken Tuesday ahead of Monday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Abde still has plenty of time to recover but he has been limited in a few training sessions over the course of the week. With Moi Gomez back from his own strain, Abde could be moved to the bench in favor of Gomez and Chimy Avila pending Abde's fitness.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Back in training Gomez (strain) participated in Thursday's training session ahead of Monday's trip to Villarreal.

Impact Gomez has been dealing with a small muscular issue but there's more than enough time to put it behind him ahead of Monday's flight to Valencia. In eight starts, Gomez has created 17 chances on 42 crosses.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Extra game added to suspension Pena will miss both Monday's trip to Villarreal and the following Thursday's visit from Espanyol as an extra game was added to his suspension by the RFEF.

Impact Pena isn't the first to have a two-game ban this season due to his actions and he likely won't be the last given their recent occurrences. As he's come off the bench in three straight appearances until his dismissal, Pena could find his role reduced upon his return. As a result, Chimy Avila and Ez Abde will be the available options on the right flank while Juan Cruz should continue to start at right-back.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Has small muscle injury Gomez has picked up a small muscle injury ahead of Monday's trip to Villarreal, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Gomez could be fine with most of a week to work on his fitness but it's still worth taking note if he remains out. In his absence, Chimy Avila should return to the lineup while Ez Abde gets another chance to start.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Completes suspension Garcia completed his suspension during Friday's match against Valencia, making him available for Monday's trip to Villarreal.

Impact Garcia picked up the ban during an impressive 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Oct. 2 but still sits one yellow card away from suspension. Even with that in mind, he should still be back in the starting lineup over Aridane for Monday's contest.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kluivert nets first goal for Valencia in 2-1 win at Osasuna

Justin Kluivert has scored his first goal for Valencia to help Gennaro Gattuso’s side win 2-1 at nine-man Osasuna in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ezequiel Avila - Misses PK in loss Avila had two shots (zero on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Valencia.

Impact Avila subbed onto the pitch in relief of Moi Gomez during the 53rd minute. He was selected to take the team's penalty kick just four minutes later following a Ilaix Moriba booking within the box, but his attempt sailed well right of the net. It was a disappointing missed opportunity, and only time will tell if he retains the PK role going forward.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Five saves in loss Herrera grabbed five saves (two goals conceded) and made two clearances in Friday's 2-1 loss to Valencia.

Impact Herrera was beaten in the 28th and 54th minutes but stopped everything else that came in his direction Friday. Osasuna just didn't get much going offensively in this contest until the waning minutes of stoppage time and ultimately couldn't overcome a 2-0 deficit. The keeper's next chance to bounce back comes Monday at Villarreal.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Finds net as substitute Brasanac scored one goal on one shot on target in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Valencia.

Impact Brasanac subbed in for Ez Abde with just 18 minutes remaining, and he certainly made the most of his time on the pitch. He only needed one shot on target to pull his squad within one during stoppage time Friday. Unfortunately, it was the only goal Osasuna were able to muster down the stretch. Darko often finds his way into the starting XI, but his usage has been rather inconsistent of late.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Sent off for violent conduct Pena was sent off in stoppage time during Friday's 2-1 loss to Valencia.

Impact Pena was sent off in the 97th minute for violent conduct in a match that got fiery to say the least. The midfielder will miss Monday's trip to Villarreal, and could miss more time if deemed necessary by La Liga. Pena's first chance to return is a Thursday clash with Espanyol.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Sent off Friday Garcia was shown a straight red card during Friday's clash with Valencia.

Impact Garcia made an unneeded challenge in the box and was deemed to be the last man back earning a red card. The defender will miss a Monday trip to Villarreal, and should return against Espanyol. David Garcia returns from a suspension of his own against Villarreal, and will likely partner Aridane Hernandez in central defense Monday. When both are available Unai and David Garcia would be the first choice combination in central defense.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Lyon coach under pressure, Osasuna hosts Valencia

Lyon looks to snap a four-game losing streak when it hosts promoted Toulouse in the French league

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid beats Shakhtar to stay perfect in Champions League

It didn’t take long for Real Madrid to get back to winning games

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Garcia - Suspended for one game Garcia will miss Friday's match against Valencia after he was sent off during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia also sits one yellow card away from a suspension for accumulation and his dismissal won't reset that total either. While he's out, Aridane is likely to start alongside Unai Garcia after subbing on late to bolster the back line in Sunday's game as well.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Comes off bench in draw Oroz played for 21 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Oroz returns after missing two matches due to a sprained ankle, helping his team close out a famous road result. With two goals in his first four appearances as a professional player, Oroz should still be in good spirits but now has more competition from Ez Abde for starts.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Makes four interceptions in draw Vidal made four interceptions and won one-of-three tackles during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Vidal has started in five straight games, recording one clean sheet while making 15 tackles and logging 10 interceptions. An inspired team performance in Sunday's game against the Champions could be quite beneficial during a busy stretch before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE