UNAI SIMON NEWS

Concedes two in draw Simon conceded two goals and made two saves during Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Getafe.

Impact Whether due to underestimating the opponent or improvement on the part of the home side, Simon has now conceded four goals in in his last three starts. Additionally, Simon has recorded three straight draws against Getafe over the last two seasons. It's worth being careful with Simon against Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona though otherwise he's tied for third in shutouts with four through 10 starts.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Simon conceded one goal and made no saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Simon was beaten by a decent cutback from Antoine Griezmann that saw the defense get collectively cut apart. With just two goals conceded in the last three games but now one loss and one draw in his last two, Simon hasn't had results go his way but continues to keep his net as empty as possible.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Simon conceded one goal and made two saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Simon faced a difficult opponent that looked far better than in their opening matches and kept his team in the contest with some smart saves. Still with just one loss and two draws from eight games to open the season, Simon continues to be one of the best goalkeepers in the league but will need to be careful with a difficult schedule upcoming before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts down visitors Simon kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Friday's 4-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Simon got back on track with a fine win to secure his first clean sheet in four games and his fourth shutout in eight starts. As long as his team continues to score at a high clip, Simon will be a safe bet for a clean sheet and victory even if he doesn't need to make many saves.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in win Simon conceded two goals and made no saves during Saturday's 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Simon has conceded four goals in his last three games, only making two saves in that time. While playing for a team in good attacking form, Simon conceding a couple of goals won't be the end of the world. Still, a low save count means that Simon is more reliant on clean sheets for his value and will hope to earn another shutout despite some tough games upcoming on the schedule.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet at home Simon kept a clean sheet with no saves made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Simon still had to stay sharp given some tenuous defensive moments throughout the match but he still came away with two clean sheets at home to open the season. As the attack picks up the pace, Simon's value could rise further with protection from losses rising.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Simon kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Monday's scoreless draw with Mallorca.

Impact Simon had to be smart throughout the contest and finished with yet another clean sheet. Even without Inigo Martinez due to injury, Simon looked strong and should have no problems maintaining his fine form over recent seasons.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Simon (shoulder) made the starting lineup for Monday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Simon worked hard to get back after taking a shoulder injury one month ago and it's just as well, as backup Julen Agirrezabala (hand) can't play.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Monday Simon (shoulder) has been called up by Athletic Club for Monday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Simon missed about a month of preseason due to a shoulder injury, but he returned to training with the team last week and seems available to start against Mallorca to open the La Liga campaign. Ander Iru could be the backup goalkeeper for the match with Julen Agirrezabala (hand) still recovering from surgery.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Simon (shoulder) returned to training during Wednesday's session.

Impact Simon returns just in time if he's to start in the opener against Mallorca on Monday. He conceded just 31 goals in 34 matches last season while holding one of the better defensive records in La Liga and he'll try to improve upon those efforts in the coming campaign. If he still can't play Monday, Iago Herrerin is the healthiest backup option at the club.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of training Simon (shoulder) remains out of training as of Tuesday, according to Alfonso Herran of AS. Should this continue, he may not be able to return in time for Monday's match against Mal...

Impact As a goalkeeper, Simon could still come back with a couple of days to spare but time is running out. With Julen Agirrezabala recovering from a broken hand, Iago Herrerin could be in line to start in the season's first contest.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder injury Simon has suffered a right shoulder injury and has been training away from his teammates, his club announced Friday.

Impact Simon has had shoulder problems in the past so this isn't a great sign, though he's still played at in at least 34 league matches during each of the last three seasons. Still, this will be an important spot to monitor should the No. 1 spot open up, from which point Iago Herrerin and youngster Julen Agirrezabala will compete for starts.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes one in loss Simon conceded one goal and made two saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Simon kept three clean sheets and conceded two other goals in the final five matches of the season but two losses sunk his side out of European competition. He still sits as the starter for the Spanish national side and an exceptional 31 goals conceded in 34 starts (12 clean sheets) makes him a worthy asset, if the team can score more goals for him.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Simon kept a clean sheet with one save made during Sunday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Aside from a few moments, Simon put in another good performance and was rewarded with a third clean sheet in his last four matches. He will need to keep up the pace in the finale against Sevilla, which have scored the sixth-most goals in La Liga.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Simon conceded one goal and made one save during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Granada.

Impact Simon was beaten by Alex Collado in the first half and his team were unable to help him overcome the difference. With just one goal conceded in the last three matches but just one win in that time, Simon will next face Osasuna, which have scored 36 goals in their first 35 matches.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Simon kept a clean sheet with one save made during Saturday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Simon has kept two straight clean sheets after failing to do so in eight straight games. He'll look to keep up the pace at Granada, which recently scored six against Mallorca.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Simon kept a clean sheet with three saves made during Sunday's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Simon looked much more composed after a rough week against Celta Vigo and Cadiz but still needed help from the crossbar to make sure his shutout wasn't ended. Following his first clean sheet in nine matches, Simon will next face Valencia.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in win Simon conceded two goals and made eight saves during Thursday's 3-2 win over Cadiz.

Impact Simon was fortunate not to concede a third as well and must have been worried when Fali Jimenez curled a late shot off the post and a final chance was headed wide. It hasn't been a good week with four goals conceded in the last two matches, so Simon will need to use his time wisely ahead of a visit from Atletico Madrid, which could be without Joao Felix (hamstring) but are still a deep attacking side.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Simon conceded two goals and made two saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Simon had a rare off day but it wasn't helped by a poor performance across the board from his team. With no clean sheets in his last seven league starts, he'll next travel to Cadiz, which have scored just 26 goals in their first 31 matches.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in draw Simon had five saves and conceded one goal in the 1-1 draw with Villarreal on Saturday.

Impact Though his side went up early, Simon gave up that lead to an Alfonso Pedraza goal in the 60th minute. While the keeper has been playing well, he hasn't logged a clean sheet in his last six appearances. It is unlikely he will do so against Celta Vigo.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Simon conceded one goal and made one save during Sunday's 2-1 win over Elche.

Impact Simon has conceded no more than one goal in four straight league matches, winning two, recording one draw and losing once. Aside from Thibaut Courtois, there aren't many in Simon's position that play as consistently even when their teams aren't so active offensively. Still, up next is a trip to Villarreal, which rank among the top attacking sides in La Liga.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against Getafe Simon made a save but conceded a goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Simon was beaten by an early Enes Unal header on Friday, though his team was able to battle back and salvage a draw. He has kept just one clean sheet in seven La Liga games since the start of February, but after the international break he will face Elche, which have scored 30 goals in 28 matches this season.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Simon conceded one goal and made four saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Betis.

Impact Simon has conceded just two goals in the last two matches but couldn't secure a positive result against a much tougher team Sunday. He still played well and will look for a better result against Getafe, which have scored 26 goals in 28 matches this season.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Simon conceded one goal and made one save during Monday's 3-1 win over Levante.

Impact Simon had a soft matchup against the league's worst side but it also helped that the opponents lost captain Jose Luis Morales after the first half. He'll now have a much tougher test against Betis, which have scored the third-most goals in La Liga.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE