Almería Team News Page 10 - Soccer

Lucas Robertone - Picks up foot injury Robertone injured his foot and was forced to subbed out in the 81st minute. in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Las Palmas, confirms el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Despite assisting, Robertone picked up a foot injury that forced him off Saturday. He had already missed three matches earlier in the month with an undisclosed injury, assisting twice since his return to the lineup. If the midfielder is not fit to play Sunday, then Largie Ramazani could be an option to start, with Ibrahima Kone (ankle) out long term.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iddrisu Baba - Leave match injured Baba left at halftime with an injury during Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Las Palmas, confirmed Diario de Almeria.

Impact Baba joined Almeria from Mallorca and has been a regular starter in the defensive midfield for the team, recording 21 tackles (15 won) and nine interceptions in 11 matches, eight of them coming as starts. If he has to sit out Sunday, then Almeria could switch to a 4-3-3 formation with Gonzalo Melero entering the lineup at center midfield, alongside Dion Lopy.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Delivers seven crosses in defeat Embarba had three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Embarba led his team with seven crosses in the contest, and has now delivered 13 crosses over the past two games. Additionally, the midfielder took three shots for the second consecutive game, but has been unable to find the back of the net this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Provides assist in defeat Robertone assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Las Palmas. He was subbed off due to injury...

Impact Robertone secured his second consecutive assist by delivering a pass to Largie Ramazini, who dribbled into the box and scored. Unfortunately, the midfielder had to be substituted in the 81st minute due to apparent muscular discomfort.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Scores in defeat Ramazani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Las Palmas.

Impact Ramazini scored his first goal of the season in the 73rd minute, as his shot hit the post and found the back of the net. It marked the first shot the forward had taken in the past five games.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Bench option versus Las Palmas Gonzalez (head) is available for Saturday's match versus Las Palmas.

Impact Gonzalez is ready to return after sitting out two games due to a head injury but will be eased into action after being a regular beforehand. He has tallied five tackles, five interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Akieme - Still out Akieme (strain) is out for Saturday's clash with Las Palmas, according to manager Gaizka Gatriano.

Impact Akieme won't return for Saturday's match against Las Palmas as he continues to deal with a muscular issue. It will be the second match in a row that Akieme is on the sideline, giving Alex Centelles a chance to get back in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Nearing return Gonzales (head) trained throughout the week and could be an option for Saturday's clash with Las Palmas, according to manager Gaizka Gatriano.

Impact Gonzalez took part in training and will be with the squad Saturday, though Gatriano was cagey about whether Gonzalez would actually see the pitch. The defender has missed two matches in a row with the head injury, potentially giving Kaiky another match in the starting XI if Gonzalez isn't deemed fit to start.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houboulang Mendes - Ready to return Mendes (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's clash with Las Palmas, according to manager Gaizka Gatriano.

Impact Mendes was in training throughout the week and is fully fit for Saturday's clash. It's a good sign for the defender though he has made just two appearances in 2023/24, and gone unused on the bench far more often than not.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houboulang Mendes - Picks up ankle injury Mendes has been dealing with an ankle injury and was not an option during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Girona, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Mendes got his first start of the season on Oct 6, making only two appearances to open up the campaign. With this injury, it could drop the defender back in the depth chart as he is already considered a bench option for Almeria.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Akieme - Dealing with strain Akieme was not an option for Sunday's 5-2 loss to Girona due to a strain, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Akieme had started all eight matches played at left back, scoring already two goals, which surpasses his total from last season. Alex Centelles could start again against Las Palmas if the defender is not ready to play.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Aiming for Saturday return Gonzalez (head) will look to make a return for Saturday's match against Las Palmas. "I want to be able to be with the team, to help and add from within the field. I hope to be able...

Impact Gonzalez has missed the last two matches with a head injury. He is a key part of the defense for the team, averaging about 4.2 clearances per game. If he does not pass fitness for Saturday, then Kaiky and Cesar Montes will continue to start at center back.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Assists on return Robertone assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-2 defeat versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 26th minute.

Impact Robertone had been out for Almeria's last three contests with an undisclosed injury and returned in good form by assisting Leo Baptistao for a goal. He has three assists through seven appearances so far this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Bags brace against Girona Baptistao scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 5-2 loss versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74t...

Impact Baptistao made his second start of 2023 and scored twice within 25 minutes in the first half. He will look to maintain his good form against Las Palmas on Saturday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LEO BAPTISTAO hace el segundo para el Almería⚽⚽ #shorts

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

LEO BAPTISTAO se las sabe todas🤩#shorts

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Lucas Robertone - Returns to starting XI Robertone is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Girona.

Impact Robertone returns from an undisclosed injury which has kept him out of Almeria's past three matches. The midfielder has two assists in six appearances on the campaign thus far.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Out against Girona Gonzalez is not in the match day squad to face Girona on Sunday.

Impact Gonzalez misses out his second straight match as he continues to recover from a head injury. Kaiky and Cesar Montes partner in the heart of Almeria's back four on Sunday.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chumi - Continues starting role Chumi recorded three tackles (one won) during Oct 6 3-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Chumi has started every matches played this season while also lasting the entire 90 minutes, making 18 clearances and 10 tackles (five won) in seven games this season. He will look to keep healthy after making 15 starts in 21 games last season, missing some time with injury.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Still working with trainer Gonzalez (head) continues to work individually with a trainers and will aim for a return for Sunday's clash with Girona, per Diario de Almeria.

Impact Gonzalez was forced to sit out last match with a head injury. He had started all seven matches played this season while totaling 30 clearances and 11 tackles (six won). If the defender is still not fit to return, then Kaiky will continue to get the start alongside Chumi at center back.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Kone - Undergoes ankle surgery Kone (ankle) underwent serious ankle surgery and will be out indefinitely, Almeria announced.

Impact Kone suffered the ankle injury during the international break and will now spend multiple months on the sideline recovering. There's no definite timeline for his return but Kone is reportedly set for up to five months on the sideline due to this ankle issue.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13, 2023 • RACER.COM

Kaiky Melo - Records seven clearances Kaiky generated two tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Friday's 3-0 loss versus Athletic.

Impact Kaiky made his second consecutive start after being on the bench in the previous three games. The defender achieved a new season-high with seven clearances.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes three in defeat Maximiano had six saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 loss against Athletic.

Impact Maximiano's struggles continue, having allowed three or more goals in each of the last three games. The lone bright spot for the goalkeeper was matching his season-high with six saves. Next up, he'll face Girona, a team that has netted 19 goals in nine games.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sancet scores in Athletic Bilbao's 3-0 win over last-place Almeria on day of 1st call-up with Spain

Oihan Sancet has celebrated his first call-up to Spain’s national team by scoring in Athletic Bilbao’s 3-0 win over last-place Almeria in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • Associated Press

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Sancet scores in Athletic Bilbao's 3-0 win over last-place Almeria on day of 1st call-up with Spain