ALEX MORENO NEWS

Starts again Saturday Moreno generated three crosses (zero accurate) and three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Valencia.

Impact Moreno was decent on both ends of the field Saturday, recording three crosses in the attack to go along with three interceptions and three clearances. He has now started in their past six games, only missing out after an injury to start the season, and appears to be a regular starter this campaign.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Girona Moreno completed a transfer to Girona on a permanent move from Aston Villa.

Impact Moreno made a permanent move to Girona, after being consistently linked with a move away from Aston Villa. Moreno's time in the Premier League was mixed, spending two-and-a-half seasons across Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. He never really earned a consistent starting job like he did in La Liga, but he should have the chance to compete for a major role in Girona, especially with the departure of Miguel Gutierrez.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Aston Villa Moreno is heading back to his parent club after the end of his loan spell with Nottingham Forest, the club announced.

Impact Moreno spent the 2024-25 season on loan with Forest, appearing in 18 games across all competitions, contributing one assist and helping keep two clean sheets. He is now heading back to his parent club after the end of his loan spell.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

A season of two halves Moreno started 11 of the 15 games he played this season. He provided one assist, took six shots, and created eight chances.

Impact Moreno made a total of 11 starts throughout the season, with 10 of those starts coming in the first 11 games after he joined Nottingham Forest on loan. After this run, he lost his place to Neco Williams in the Nottingham Forest starting lineup. His only assist of the year came in a 3-0 win against West Ham, and his only Premier League start in 2025 for Forest came in the 1-0 home defeat to Everton.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against City Moreno (undiclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Manchester City.

Impact Moreno was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but has recovered in time to take a role on the bench. The fullback has made just two starts since the beginning of March.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Still uncertain Moreno is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Manchester City after going unused last time out, per manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "We have a lot of concerns. We are assessing players da...

Impact Moreno went unused last time out with an injury concern and is now in doubt for Sunday's clash. The defender hasn't played a huge role even when fully fit, often going unused. When fit he's a nice addition as a depth option at left-back.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

No longer loan locked Moreno is no longer loan locked and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Moreno was loan locked for Saturday's 2-1 loss against his parent club Aston Villa but is now an option for his club. With Ola Aina (calf) being out with an injury, he could return directly to the starting squad against Everton on Saturday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Loan locked against Villa Moreno is loan-locked and won't be able to play against his parent club Aston Villa on Saturday, according to the Nottingham Post.

Impact Moreno was expected to start in upcoming matches after Ola Aina's long-term injury but will be unavailable for Saturday's clash against his parent club due to loan restrictions. Harry Toffolo will likely step in for that game in the backline.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available for play Moreno is back as an option after being loan-locked against Aston Villa.

Impact Moreno is back in contention to make the squad next match, as he had to miss out in their last contest due to playing his parent club. He has started in all but two of the matches he has been available for this campaign and will hope to see the start immediately in his return.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loan locked Saturday Moreno is loa locked for Saturday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Joseph Chapman of Birmingham Live. "He is not injured, he is totally fi...

Impact Moreno will be forced to be sidelined for a match, with the defender unable to play because their opponent is his parent club. This comes after he missed their last match, although it wasn't due to injury, but instead due to fitness levels and to give Toffolo a run in the starting XI before he was forced into that spot. That said, Toffolo should start in Moreno's spot Saturday, with Moreno just looking to return to the starting XI one fit again, as he has started in 10 of his 11 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chance created results in assist Moreno assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus West Ham United.

Impact Recently, Moreno has been creating chances for Nottingham Forest, logging four of them across the team's last three games against West Ham. Despite creating only one chance against the Hammers, Moreno's effort resulted in a goal for Chris Wood, who has prolonged his goal streak to four games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy with new club Moreno has started four matches in a row since joining Nottingham Forest.

Impact Moreno was a late addition for Forest, but he's immediately taken on a major role. Moreno has started four matches in a row and seems to be established as the top choice at left-back. He's yet to create a chance in a far less potent Forest attack.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Forest Moreno completed a loan move to Nottingham Forest from Aston Villa.

Impact Moreno made the switch to Nottingham Forest, where he should be in for a larger role. It was always likely one of Villa's three left-backs went off on loan, and it appears Ian Maatsen and Lucas Digne will be the preferred options. Moreno will be looking to displace Ola Aina at left-back with Forest.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active in friendly Moreno (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's friendly against Walsall.

Impact Moreno is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash after missing the closing matches of the Premier League. The defender being deemed fit enough to start straight away likely means the injury wasn't an overly serious once. Moreno should compete for starts in the Premier League as long as he can stay fit.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from squad Moreno (undisclosed) will be sidelined against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Impact Moreno has managed just one minute of action over the club's last four matches and will now finish the year watching from the sidelines. Injuries limited the defender to just 21 PL outings this season, including 11 starts, in which he generated two goals on eight shots (four on target), 37 crosses (four accurate) and 11 chances created.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Sunday Moreno (undisclosed) wasn't mentioned by manager Unai Emery ahead of Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace.

Impact Moreno missed out in three of the last four matches and is in heavy doubt for the season finale. Injuries and fatigue have been a major concern for the left-back in recent weeks and it seems more likely than not he's done for the season. If Moreno can return it would likely only be in a bench role.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option against Liverpool Moreno (undisclosed) is out for Monday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Moreno is returning to the injury list just one match after getting off of it, as he is left off the team sheet completely Monday. He will now hope to heal over the week and be an option for the club's last match of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Moreno (undisclosed) could return for Monday's clash with Liverpool, according to manager Unai Emery. "[Alex] Moreno has a small injury and he needs some days, maybe he could be av...

Impact Moreno has fallen to the bench even when fit in recent weeks, though it seems he's had a couple nagging injuries through that time. The defender could return for Monday's clash with Liverpool, but even if he does it would likely only be in a minor role off the bench.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after two matches out Moreno (calf) is available from the bench during Sunday's match against Brighton.

Impact Moreno returns from a calf injury which has kept him out of Villa's last two matches. The fullback has taken a backseat role to Lucas Digne at left back in recent weeks.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday, close to return Moreno (calf) won't face Olympiacos on Thursday but is close to a return, according to manager Unai Emery. "Moreno is not available for tomorrow but he is close to coming back."

Impact Moreno will have to sit out yet another match. However, he is closing on a return, with that possibly being against Brighton on Sunday. The club will hope this can come to fruition, as he has done a decent job in his rotational role when fit, having started in 11 of his 20 appearances.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Calf injury confirmed Moreno will miss Thursday's clash with Lille, due to a calf injury, according to manager Unai Emery."[Alex Moreno] has a small injury in his calf and he's going to be out. He's not...

Impact Moreno has been left on the bench in each of the last three matches so his absence shouldn't be a major hit to the starting XI. Lucas Digne remains the preferred option, though with Moreno out Digne will need to stay fit, as there will be far fewer chances for rotation.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Sheffield Utd Moreno scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance, made two tackles (both won), one clearance and three interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Satu...

Impact Moreno made his fourth consecutive start and was relatively shy offensively on this one, but still made enough to appear on the game's highlight clip as he stepped inside the opposition's box to volley home a cross from the right flank and make it 5-0 for Villa in the 47th minute. This was the second goal of the season for the left-back, who looks more and more ready to compete for a full-time starting gig after recovering from the physical issue that had him sidelined for more than three months.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Moreno had an own goal and five crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Newcastle United.

Impact Moreno unfortunately registered an own goal in the 52nd minute of the game as he slid trying to prevent the ball from going into the net, but by doing so he deflected it towards the goal. Aside from his own goal, he delivered five crosses; however, none of them were accurate.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses Moreno attempted seven crosses (two accurate) and created two chances in Sunday's 0-0 stalemate against Everton.

Impact Moreno thought he had scored a fine goal, only to see it ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR intervention. The full-back was starting consecutive games for the first time this season and put in a promising performance, sending in more crosses than any other player. He has played well in the absence of Lucas Digne, who has been sideline with a hamstring issue, though it remains to be seen who starts when they are both available.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer in comeback win Moreno scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Brentford.

Impact Moreno scored Villa's first goal Sunday, a header in the 77th minute assisted by Leon Bailey to tie the match at 1-1. It marked his first goal of the season on the same day he made his first start of the season. He took four total shots (two accurate) and added four clearances and two interceptions in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE