Alavés Team News Page 38 - Soccer

Victor Laguardia - Scores winner against Atletico Laguardia scored a goal off his lone shot and made nine clearances, one tackle (won), one interception and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's...

Impact Laguardia had a man-of-the-match performance for Alaves, scoring the game-winning goal just four minutes into the match with a header after a corner kick from the right and then being flawless at the heart of the defense during the rest of the match, which included a goal-line clearances during the second half. The centre back was solid during his previous four starts, but had by far his biggest showing of the season here, with his first goal and a season high in clearances. Laguardia will try to keep it up during Friday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Sends in six crosses in loss Rioja took one shot on target, sent in six crosses (two accurate), made two tackles (zero won) and two clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 loss at Espanyol.

Impact Rioja led his side in crosses, but they couldn't find the back of the net and ended up with the road loss. The midfielder has yet to score or assist in the season, and will look to get on the scoresheet when they host Atletico on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Creates two chances in loss Joselu took one shot on target, created two chances and sent in one inaccurate cross in Wednesday's 1-0 loss at Espanyol.

Impact Joselu had a quiet outing and couldn't do much to help them avoid the road loss. The forward has just one goal in the season, in their debut, and will now look to find the back of the net against Atletico on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Makes four tackles at Espanyol Duarte took one off-target shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made four tackles (two won), four interceptions and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's 1-0...

Impact Duarte led his side in tackles and interceptions, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The left-back also received his second yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now look to bounce back when they host Atletico on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Makes one save in loss Pacheco made one save during Wednesday's 1-0 loss at Espanyol.

Impact Pacheco wasn't really tested and conceded once in a penalty kick in the second half. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet in four starts, and will look for his first when they host Atletico on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - Unavailable against Espnayol Pons (groin) will miss Wednesday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact After starting the first two matches of the year, Pons finds himself on the shelf for a second consecutive contest due to his groin problem. Without Pons in the squad, Mamadou Loum and Tomas Pina will hold down defensive midfield roles against Espanyol.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Mendez - Out Wednesday Mendez (knee) was not named to the match-day squad versus Espanyol on Wednesday.

Impact Mendez will miss his second straight match due to his knee problem. Prior to getting hurt, the forward recorded two shots (one on target), six crosses (one accurate and three chances created in three matches (two starts). Mendez should be in the mix for regular minutes once cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ximo Navarro - Sends in eight crosses in loss Navarro sent in eight inaccurate crosses, made one interception and three clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Navarro led his side in crosses and clearances during the match, but it wasn't enough to help them avoid the home loss to Osasuna. The right-back also received his first yellow card of the season. He will now look to bounce back when they visit Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Makes six interceptions in loss Duarte sent in two inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (all won), six interceptions and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Duarte led his side in interceptions, but couldn't help them avoid the home loss. The left-back also received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now visit Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Moya - Sends in three crosses as starter Moya sent in three inaccurate crosses, made two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Moya started for the firs time in the season and sent in the second-most crosses for his side -- but they couldn't find the back of the net. The midfielder will now look to get the nod again at Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Laguardia - Makes three clearances in loss Laguardia registered one chance created, two interceptions, three clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Laguardia led his side in clearances, but it wasn't enough to avoid the disappointing home loss. The centerback also received his first yellow card of the season. He will now look to bounce back at Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Starts and makes three saves Sivera made three saves and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Sivera made his first start in the season, but it was a game to forget, as he conceded twice to end up with the home loss. The goalkeeper will now again battle against former starter Fernando Pacheco to get the nod at Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Mendez - Sprains knee in training Mendez suffered a sprained knee during training and will miss Saturday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Mendez shouldn't be out for long but he's certain to miss Saturday's game to begin his absence. This should give Facundo Pellistri another chance to start on the right flank and potentially on a few more occasions before the next international break.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - 12 crosses in three games Rioja has created four chances from 12 crosses and taken five shots over three games (two starts) to begin the season.

Impact Rioja has kept himself busy on both wings, though his team has only scored one goal in three games. If he keeps up his current work rate, Rioja may just score one himself before Joselu scores from open play.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Loum - Starts in loss Loum conceded a yellow card in 62 minutes of the 3-0 loss to Valencia on Aug 27.

Impact Loum has appeared in all three games this season and seems to be getting a bigger role by the week. As a defensive-midfielder, his value isn't extraordinarily high just yet, but there's always the chance things could change as he becomes a regular starter.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Takes knock in training Lopez suffered an injury to his right hamstring, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Lopez went the full 90 in the Aug. 27 loss to Valencia, so this likely takes away a starting option at left-back. With Ruben Duarte past his suspension, Lopez would have likely moved back to the bench anyway.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - Picks up muscular injury Pons suffered an injury to his left adductor muscle, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Pons won't have much time to recover ahead of Saturday's trip to Villarreal after starting two of the first three games of the season. This presents Mamadou Loum or Toni Moya with a chance to stick as a starter until Pons is able to play, which may not be until some point in mid-September.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Struggles vs. Valencia Pacheco made one saves during Friday's 3-0 defeat to Valencia.

Impact Pacheco was completely out-matched and left out to dry vs. Valencia. The keeper faced four shots and made one saves. It's been a tough start to the season for Pachecho and it isn't likely to get any easier after the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Makes rare start Lopez started and played 90 minutes during Friday's 3-0 defeat to Valencia.

Impact Lopez made his first start of the campaign matching his tally from each of the last three seasons. The defender is unlikely to maintain this spot in the starting XI, though he had plenty of touches. He faces a trip away to Villarreal after the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Guidetti - Two shots in rare start Guidetti shot twice (once on goal) during Friday's 3-0 defeat to Valencia.

Impact Guidetti got his first start of the season, matching his tally from 2019 and 2020. It appears that he will play more of a role both off the bench and in the starting XI, but he's shown no knack for scoring consistently. Next up is the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel de la Fuente - Joins Alaves Miguel joined Deportivo Alaves from Leganes on Monday. He's committed to a four-year contract with his new club.

Impact Miguel scored five goals last season in what what his first as a professional starter, so he'll now get the chance to prove what he can do in the top division. With the depth chart at center-forward starting to look more crowded, Miguel may get pushed to the wings in order to play consistently.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Sylla - Signs with Deportivo Alaves Sylla joined Deportivo Alaves from Girona on Friday.

Impact Sylla will get another chance in a top division after scoring nine goals and providing five assists as Girona narrowly missed out on promotion. He'll now join a club that's been looking for a reliable backup striker, so it will be interesting to see if he can fill that role.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Garcia - Creates four chances in loss Garcia created four chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made two tackles during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Garcia bounced back from the quiet performance on the season opener and was one of Alaves' few positives on the offensive end here, creating a game-high four scoring chances, but his teammates weren't able to convert them into goals. Up next for the playmaker is Friday's visit to Valencia.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Gets sent off in loss Duarte was sent off during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Mallorca. Before the red card, he made three tackles (two won) and four clearances.

Impact Duarte was having a decent performance on the defensive end, but made life dificult for Alaves in the 66th minute, when he picked up his second yellow card after fouling Fer Nino. The left back will be suspended for Friday's visit to Valencia and Martin could slot back into the lineup during his absence.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Makes eight clearances in loss Lejeune had one off-target shot, made two tackles (won both), eight clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Lejeune was having a flawless performance, which included a game-high eight clearances, until the 80th minute, when he was caught out of position on a long ball and saw Fer Nino being quicker than anyone else to tip the ball over the goalkeeper and score the game-winning goal for the opposition. The peripheral numbers will always be there for Lejeune, but his fantasy ceiling will be determined by how many clean sheets his side is able to keep. Up next for the centre back is Friday's visit to Valencia.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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