OSASUNA NEWS

Aimar Oroz - Traveling Saturday Oroz (strain) is on the team sheet and is expected to be an option for Saturday's trip versus Almeria, confirmed manager Jagoba Arrasate.

Impact Oroz is set to return to the pitch Saturday after missing last match with a strain. He is expected to slide right back into the starting XI, having featured there six times in the last seven appearances, totaling 16 tackles, six interceptions and four chances created.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Out for another week Garcia (hamstring) is set to sit out for another week, per manager Jagoba Arrasate. "He's going to be out for a week. It's not a long injury."

Impact Garcia needs another week to recover following a hamstring injury. He had started three starts in the last four matches, totaling a goal, eight clearances and four tackles. With David Garcia back, he is set to get the start at center back, alongside both Alejandro Catena and Jorge Herrando.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Starts to train again Garcia (undisclosed) began to train individually again, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Garcia only went down at the start of the week with his latest injury, but he is already making solid progress, as he trained individually Wednesday. However, the defender most likely still won't be an option to face Almeria on Saturday, as he is yet to get in team training with only two days until the game. With that being said, he will hope to get into group training next week and return against Valencia on April 15.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Trains partially with group Garcia (hamstring) took part in portions of team training, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Garcia keeps inching his way towards a return, as he is now training in portions with the team after training individually last week following the hamstring issue he picked up. This gives the defender a decent chance of returning against Almeria on Saturday, although he will have to get into full-team training before that happens. When he does return, he will hope to reclaim his starting spot, only missing one start in his 26 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Arnaiz - Already in group practice Arnaiz (undisclosed) was back in team training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Almeria.

Impact Arnaiz appeared to be trending toward a doubtful tag for the weekend after being limited in practice Monday. However, he is now back training with the team, looking as if he was only carrying a minor issue that he has already overcome. With that being said, the forward will most likely be fit for Saturday's contest, although he will most likely line up on the bench as he has only started a few times this season.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Completes team training Budimir (illness) took part in team training, his club announced Tuesday,

Impact Budimir looks to already be recovered from his illness, as he was back in team training after leaving his international duty with Croatia due to an illness. This leaves the forward most likely being an option for the club's next match against Almeria on Saturday, probably getting the start, as he has yet to miss a contest this season and has only fallen out of the starting XI three times.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Arnaiz - Limited in training Arnaiz appears to have picked up an injury, as he was held to individual training Monday.

Impact Arnaiz looks to maybe be in jeopardy for Saturday's match against Almeria, as he was held to training by himself Monday due to an apparent injury, appearing to have possibly picked up the issue after coming off in the 69th minute in the club's last match against Real Madrid on March 16. This could be a brutal turn of events for the forward, as he returned from a previous injury just two contests ago. He will now hope to see the jump to team training this week and make the team sheet against Almeria, although if he is an option, expect him to serve off the bench, only having started in six of his 19 appearances this season.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Returns from international duty Budimir is dealing with an illness after returning from his international duties early, the club announced Monday.

Impact Budimir appears to be heading to the sidelines for a short period, as he was forced to return from international duty with Croatia due to a "feverish" issue. Luckily for the player, he will now have four days to heal up, with the club not taking the field again until Saturday against Almeria. With that being said, he should most likely still be an option for the match, hoping to retain his starting role, having only missed three starts in the club's 29 games this campaign.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Picks up injury Garcia appears to have picked up an injury, as he was forced to leave training early on Friday.

Impact Garcia was held out of practice Monday, as the injury he picked up last Friday in training appears to possibly be somewhat serious. Not much is known about the injury at the time, as he is still yet to undergo testing, with no timetable or severity of the injury being announced at the moment. He will now hope to only be carrying a minor issue and to return against Almeria on Saturday, as he did get the start at center-back in the club's past two contests.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Back in team training Oroz (strain) was back training with the team, the club announced Monday.

Impact Oroz is taking on the next parts of his recovery process, as he looks to be very close to a return after getting into team training. This leaves the midfielder in a very good spot to take the field on Saturday against Almeria. He will most likely still have to face some testing ahead of the contest to decide his availability, but at the moment, expect the player to get back in the team sheet Saturday.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Trains with team Pena (quadriceps) completed a team an entire session of group training, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Pena is ramping up his fitness once again, now working with the team after only training individually last week. This brings a lot of confidence to the fact that he will return after the international break, as he should be close to fit by next week, with the club's next match not being until March 30. The club will hope this comes to fruition and he is fit by then, as he has been a regular starter this season, not having missed a start when an option but has been held out for the club's past four matches due to his issues.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torro - Shown fifth yellow card Torro registered two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Torro created a chance Saturday during Osasuna's 2-4 loss to Real Madrid, and he was particularly frisky defensively. During his 90 minutes on the pitch, Torro committed five fouls and was, in turn, shown his fifth yellow card of the campaign. Torro, who has appeared in 21 Osasuna matches (18 starts), will now miss Osasuna's next match when his side travel to take on bottom of the table Almeria next Saturday.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Areso - Provides assist in loss Jesus Areso assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Areso was active in Osasuna's effort to trouble the Real Madrid net during their 2-4 loss Saturday. He provided an assist and attempted four crosses (zero accurate). The assist was Areso's third of the La Liga campaign and second in his previous five appearances (four starts). Areso's role with Osasuna has solidified this season, after missing the entirety of the 2022-2023 campaign recovering from a gruesome leg injury. On the campaign, Areso has appeared 28 times (21 starts), scored once and provided the aforementioned three assists.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Munoz - Impact substitute performance Iker Munoz scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Munoz came on for the final 20 minutes of the match and was an immediate threat to the Real Madrid goal during Osasuna's 2-4 loss Saturday. Munoz scored a late consolation goal in stoppage time and attempted a cross during his brief time on the pitch. The goal was Munoz's third of a campaign in which he has played a rotational role for Osasuna, appearing 19 times and making 11 starts.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - In sizzling form Budimir scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Budimir scored for the fifth time in his most recent six appearances (six starts) during Osasuna's 2-4 loss to Real Madrid on Saturday. The goal was Budimir's 15th in La Liga this season, having already eclipsed his previous career best of 13 goals in La Liga with Mallorca during the 2019-2020 campaign. Budimir has consistently been one of the first names on the Osasuna team sheet all season, having made 29 appearances (26 starts). In addition to his 15 goals, Budimir has provided two assists in his 29 appearances.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Six saves in loss Herrera recorded six saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Real Madrid.

Impact Herrera faced a relentless Real Madrid attack during Osasuna 2-4 loss Saturday. Characteristically, Real Madrid dominated the ball and, as a result, peppered the Osasuna net with 10 shots on target, forcing Herrera into six saves. The four goals allowed tie a season worst for Herrera who had allowed four goals on two previous occasions. Herrera and the Osasuna backline will hope for better results when they take on bottom of the table Almeria next Saturday.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Back in training Pena (quadriceps) is back in individual training ahead of Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Pena is back on the training pitch for the first time since going down with an injury on Feb. 20, having missed three matches due to the issues. This leaves the defender most likely still out for Saturday's match, as with only three days until the contest, he will have to see a huge boost in his fitness to make the team sheet. He will most likely face a late fitness test either way to determine his status for the match, but there shouldn't be too much hope that he gets time in the game.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Trains individually Oroz (strain) was in individual training ahead of Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Oroz is back in training already, working individually following the testing he received Monday due to muscle discomfort. It appears the midfielder is most likely dealing with a minor issue, seeing he is already training, but with only three days until the match, there are still questions about the player's availability against Real Madrid. He will have to see a jump to group training over these next couple of days and most likely pass a late fitness test if he wants to make the team sheet Saturday, although he will probably only serve off the bench even if he is an option, as the club will not want to risk aggravating the injury right before the international break.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Begins individual work Garcia (hamstring) has begun individual work away from the team.

Impact Garcia is still not expected back for a match or two with a hamstring injury, but is beginning his recovery just days after his diagnosis. Jesus Areso, Alejandro Catena and Unai Garcia are expected to line up at center back for Saturday's match against Los Blancos.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Delivers eight crosses Mojica attempted eight crosses (one accurate) and had one shot off target in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Girona.

Impact Mojica delivered more crosses than any other player on either team, though his exploits only resulted in one goal-scoring opportunity. The wing-back is Osasuna's top crosser for the season with 93 and he might therefore count himself as unlucky to have only registered two assists in his first season at the club.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Two shots and four crosses Moncayola attempted two shots (one accurate) and four crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Girona.

Impact Moncayola and Alejandro Catena were the only Osasuna players to manage more than a single shot, but neither of them truly tested the opposition keeper. Moncayola carved out three goal-scoring opportunities for his side, creating more chances than anyone else on the pitch. The midfielder has two assists this season and is still looking for his first goal.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes twice Herrera conceded twice and made four saves in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Girona.

Impact Herrera was unable to make it four clean sheets in his last five, seeing two low shots go across him and into the far corner. The keeper had to be at his best to deny Artem Dovbyk and Yan Couto, limiting the opposition to just the two goals. He faces a tough test against league-leaders Real Madrid on Saturday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Set for testing Oroz was able to complete the full 90 in Saturday's match against Girona but is set to undergo testing due to muscle discomfort he felt, Uxue de Zuniga of AS Dairio reported Monday...

Impact Oroz looks to possibly be the latest player to join Osasuna's injury list, having been set for tests due to muscular discomfort. However, the injury appears to only be minor at the moment, as he was still able to finish the match on the field. More should be known tomorrow when the club resumes training, as the club hopes he can restart regular team training, looking to have one of their regular starters be an option for the difficult tilt with Real Madrid on Saturday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Herrando - Starting against Girona Herrando (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Girona.

Impact Herrando will miss no time after picking up a knee issue near the end of the club's last match against Alaves, as he is in the starting XI to face Osasuna on Saturday. The defender will now hope to remain in a starting role, as he has now gotten the start in the club's past five matches after a lackluster start to the campaign that only saw two starts up until February.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE