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Fit to start Abqar (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Abqar left last week's match after just 24 minutes, but has recovered in time to start his fifth straight La Liga fixture. The defender has made three interceptions and 11 clearances over his last four matches helping Alaves to one clean sheet.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Sunday Abqar (hip) is expected to be an option for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano, per Joes Carrasco of La Liga Fantasy.

Impact Abqar looks to have already recovered from the hip issue that forced him off the field early against Osasuna on Monday, as he is now being deemed eligible for Sunday's match. This is great news for the club, as he has been a regular starter when healthy, getting the start in all but three contests he has been available for. With that being said, if he does make the team sheet, expect the defender to get the start in the center of defense, as he has started in that spot over the past four matches.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Abqar came off with an apparent injury during the first half of Monday's clash with Osasuna.

Impact Abqar made it 24 minutes before limping off the pitch during Monday's clash. Nahuel Tenaglia came on to replace Abqar, and could see some run in the starting XI depending on what the injury to Abqar turns out to be. Abqar will at the very least be in doubt for Sunday's clash with Rayo.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Barcelona Abqar (not injury related) is in the squad to face Barcelona on Saturday.

Impact Abqar was called up by Morocco to play in the Africa Cup of Nations, but he's back in training following the team's early exit and has already been included in the squad to face Los Blaugranas. Abqar has been a constant presence at the back for Alaves this season with 14 starts, racking up 66 clearances.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for African Cup of Nations Abqar was named to the Morocco squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, Deportivo Alaves announced Thursday.

Impact Abqar's call-up will likely see him miss at least three fixtures, though he should be available against Real Sociedad on Tuesday. The central defender has started all 14 of his La Liga appearances for the club this season and leaves a significant gap in the backline, one that may be filled by Nahuel Tenaglia.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Abqar has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Thursday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Abqar is expected to return to the lineup after missing last match through suspension. He's started his previous eight games in a row, logging in 40 clearances in that span.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Girona Abqar received his fifth yellow card of the season against Las Palmas on Dec. 9 and will be suspended to face Girona this weekend.

Impact Abqar was booked in each of Alaves' last five matches, and with the defender reaching five yellows, he's now set for one match on the sidelines -- an issue for Alaves since the 24-year-old has been a regular starter for them all season long. Abqar should be eligible to return against Real Madrid on Dec. 21 in the last game of the calendar year for Alaves.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records six clearances in defeat Abqar registered six clearancesand three interceptions in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Abqar recorded six clearances for the second consecutive game, and has now registered six or more in three out of five games this season. However, the defender failed to record a tackle after recording three in the previous match.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active despite defensive role Abqar generated two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-0 loss to Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute while adding three clearances, two blocked shots...

Impact Abqar can be a menace on set-piece situations, and while he couldn't score, he generated danger for the opposing defenders, However, he's going to get most of his value on defensive stats. Through three starts, he has racked up 13 clearances, three interceptions and three blocked shots.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal despite solid work Abqar had an own goal, seven clearances and one interception in Monday's 4-3 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Abqar was extremely unfortunate to score an own goal, as a wide shot from Erik Lamela simply bounced off his leg and changed the trajectory of the ball, slotting into the goal when Antonio Sivera was completely out of the sequence. Abqar did deliver some good defensive stats, but there's no question he'll be remembered for this own goal going forward.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE