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Scores against Alaves Garcia scored a goal off his lone shot, created four chances, sent in six crosses (four accurate) and suffered four fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Alaves.

Impact Garcia was arguably his team's best player here as he initiated the play that led to their first goal, scored the second with a free-kick shot that deflected off the wall before going in and created many other chances for teammates. After a slow start of campaign, the attacker is finally starting to heat up, with one goal and one assist over his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Garcia assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Garcia provided his second assist of the season thus far, when he assisted Ante Budimir's eight minute goal. He won two duels and created one chance, during his 66 minutes on the pitch. He started this match after coming off the bench twice in a row due to an undisclosed injury.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Playing off bench lately Garcia has played off the bench in Osasuna's last two matches after recovering from an undisclosed injury.

Impact Garcia left an undisclosed injury behind and has seen time off the bench in Osasuna's last two matches. However, his fantasy upside will remain close to minimal if he doesn't recover the starting role he held in the first weeks of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to group training Garcia has returned to group training, accoridng to his club.

Impact Garcia looks to be in for a return after missing the club's last match due to undisclosed issues, with the attacker having returned to team training Thursday. This should leave him questionable for Saturday's match, likely coming down to a late fitness test. He did start in the club's three matches before his injury and will hope to reclaim that spot, with Ruben Pena as his probable replacement if left out or on the bench.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet Garcia assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia returned to the scoresheet with an assist during Saturday's win. He's been able to be a regular in the lineup for Osasuna with five starts in six appearances, totaling a goal and an assist with 19 crosses (five on target) and seven tackles (six won).

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nets winner against Mallorca Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Garcia worked the attacking right flank Saturday scoring from his only shot on target, a goalmouth scramble that he managed to convert over the line. It was his first strike of the season. He was subbed after 71 minutes. The 31-year-old did not have a distinguishing 2023-24 campaign, he found the net just three times from 30 appearances (19 starts). Hopefully this goal, and the overall strong performance he exhibited in this game, will bode well for a better 2024-25.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in friendly Garcia returned during Wednesday's friendly against Sociedad.

Impact Garcia played the second half during the friendly after coming into training earlier in the week. Getting on the pitch for pre-season is a great sign that Garcia should be fit and ready to go before La Liga kicks off in August.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Trains partially with group Garcia (hip) was involved in partial team training, according to his club.

Impact Garcia ended last season injured but is already making work towards a return, as he was involved in parts of team training. This is a great sign for the attacker, as he will still have three weeks to fully return before their season opener.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ends campaign injured Garcia (hip) was not given the call up for Saturday's match versus Villarreal, ending the season on the injured list.

Impact Garcia was forced to leave the clash with Atletico Madrid early with a hip injury, ending his season prematurely. In his fifth season with Osasuna, the midfielder recorded 19 starts in 30 appearances, scoring three goals and two assists while logging averaging 3.3 crosses per game, which was a 65 percent increase from the 2022/23 campaign.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Resigns until 2026 Garcia is set to stay in Osasuna after signing a new two year deal with the team.

Impact Garcia will remain in Pamplona since joining the side in 2019. In six seasons, the winger had started 118 starts in 162 appearances, scoring and assisting 17 times while averaging about 3.8 crosses per game.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in first half Garcia was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid with an injury.

Impact Garcia opened the scoring in the 26th minute, but left the match in the 31st minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Aimar Oroz. The attacker's status for next week's season finale against Villarreal is now in doubt.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Saturday Garcia scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Garcia managed to snag his club's second goal of the contest Saturday, scoring in the 47th minute off of a Jesus Areso assist. This gave Garcia his third goal of the season, now having five goal contributions, with his last coming March 4. He also has a great game crossing the ball, notching eight crosses after bagging 13 in their last match.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sends 13 crosses in loss Sunday Garcia generated three shots (one on goal), 13 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Betis.

Impact Garcia was active in the final third and regularly tried to look for teammates inside the box with his crosses, but his deliveries rarely found an end product. His stat line delivered a decent floor, and Garcia should remain one of the team's biggest threats in the final third against Athletic Club next Saturday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sends six crosses in defeat Garcia had four shots (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact This marked the fourth start in the last five games and the 13th in 24 appearances on the season for Garcia. His four shots in the match mark a new season high, while he landed his first shot on target in the last four outings. Additionally, he remained effective with the cross, sending in his second-highest total of the season and delivering his 11th accurate cross in the last 10 games.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Impacts both ends, set-pieces Garcia assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Garcia assisted for the second time in three games as he chipped in with three corners and two interceptions as he won his only tackle for the third match running. He also tied his season best with three chances created as he made his presence felt all over the pitch.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of campaign Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Garcia was selected to the starting XI Saturday for the first time in his fourth appearance since returning from a hamstring injury. Garcia rewarded the decision by providing the cross that setup Ante Budimir's first goal of the match and his first assist of the season. Garcia had started three consecutive matches before missing time due to injury in Dec. and Jan. If he can continue to produce when given the opportunity, his minutes will be worth monitoring down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

One shot off the bench Garcia had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Garcia made his return from a hamstring injury off the bench in this one and managed a shot and two chances created in 22 minutes of action. He has been in and out of the starting XI when available and it remains to be seen how his usage will carry forward.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available on bench Garcia (hamstring) is starting on the bench for Thursday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Garcia was able to recover in time to be an option Thursday, but not enough to get the start against Almeria. Instead, Moi Gomez and Chimy Avila are getting the start at the wings, with Ante Budimir leading the attack for Osasuna.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on team sheet Garcia (hamstring) is on the team sheet for Thursday's match versus Almeria.

Impact Garcia will likely make a return to the squad Thursday after missing the last match with a hamstring injury. He is expected to get the start after having previously started the last three games played. The winger also has two goals in 14 appearances during his fifth campaign with Osasuna.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play final match of the year Garcia (hamstring) started training individually on Tuesday but will still not be an option for the club's match against Mallorca on Thursday, the club confirmed.

Impact Garcia's leg injury seems to be somewhat serious, as he has been confirmed as out for the club's final match of the year. He picked up the injury in Monday's training session, feeling discomfort in his hamstring while practicing. He will hope to be fully fit by the end of the winter break for their match on Jan. 4 against Almeria. Expect Lucas Torro and Jon Moncayola to earn more starts if Garcia misses more than one match.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up leg injury Garcia left Monday's training session with discomfort in his left leg and further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury, the club announced Monday.

Impact Garcia has started in each of Osasuna's last three matches, tallying 16 crosses and four chances created in that span, but it wouldn't be shocking if he misses Thursday's match given the nature of the injury and the quick turnaround. If that's the case, then Jose Arnaiz could step in as his potential replacement.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in draw Garcia generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Garcia recorded a season-high five crosses (one accurate) Sunday, in addition to tying a season high with three chances created. It marked his second consecutive start and also marked his second most minute played in a match this season as he was subbed off in the 92nd minute for Jose Arnaiz.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Saturday Garcia (illness) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia has been dealing with a gastrointestinal illness and was limited to individual training, but looks to be fit to be an option for Saturday. He's only started twice in the last seven games, totaling a goal with 10 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles in in that span.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually with illness Garcia only participated in training individually on Wednesday due to a gastrointestinal illness he picked up during the week, according to the club.

Impact Garcia has not participated in normal training this week, instead training individually due to an illness. The club will hope for the attacker to shake off the injury by the weekend, and it is only a minor problem. If he does miss time with the knock, it shouldn't change the starting XI, as he has only started in five of the club's 12 matches this campaign.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Betis.

Impact Garcia pulled Osasuna level towards the end of normal time with his only shot of the game. He has been in and out of the starting lineup this season but has scored twice across nine appearances.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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