Almería Team News Page 19 - Soccer

Adri Embarba - Records one assist Embarba logged one assist during a 1-0 win Wednesday versus Getafe.

Impact Using a corner kick, Embarba logged his third assist of 2022. He has been Almeria's best midfielder and will try continuing to be it after the FIFA World Cup scheduled at Qatar.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Goal as right midfielder Baptistao scored one goal during a 1-0 win Wednesday versus Getafe.

Impact Baptistao alternated between striker and midfielder across his last five games played. However, he was much better playing the latter position. Baptistao contributed to four goals (two scored) across three appearances as a right midfielder.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Sent off against Getafe Ely was shown a red card in the 87th minute of Wednesday's victory against Getafe following a foul on Borja Mayoral for his second booking of the game. He made eight clearances in...

Impact Ely has started all 14 of Almeria's La Liga matches this season, but he will be suspended for the Dec. 31 clash against Cadiz after the World Cup thanks to his red card Wednesday. Chumi is likely to start alongside Srdjan Babic in central defense for the match.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Starting against Getafe Ely (undisclosed) made the starting lineup for Wednesday's match against Getafe.

Impact Ely had to depart early Saturday against Barcelona but the issue wasn't serious enough to keep him from the lineup. He's made 73 clearances in 13 starts.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chumi - Four clearances in loss Chumi tallied four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Chumi started in the match after not featuring last game and helped out in the defense that had a very busy night on Saturday. With Ely out with injury, looks like the 23-year-old may be getting some more playing time in his absence. He has 16 clearances, seven tackles (three won) and six interceptions on the year thus far.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Leaves game with injury Ely registered six clearances and two blocks one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Ely was forced to sub off in the 68th minute of the match for an injury (undisclosed). This is a huge loss for Almeria as he leads the league with clearances at 73. The nature of his injury and return is unknown. The Brazilian has been averaging 5.6 clearances a match while featuring in every minute each game until today.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Centelles - Finally fit for bench Centelles made the match squad and is available from the bench Saturday against Barcelona.

Impact Centelles is making his season debut after missing the beginning of the league season with an ankle sprain. Despite the slow recovery process, he'll be a relief option should Almeria need defensive depth in this one.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Pique set to retire at Nou Camp after Barcelona vs Almeria Gerard Pique will play his final professional match for Barcelona on Saturday against Almeria in La Liga at the Nou Camp.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • SKY.COM

Sergio Akieme - Adds five crosses in win Akieme logged five crosses (one accurate) and won one-of-two tackles during Saturday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Akieme has yet to log an assist this season but has done well recently with three chances created and seven shots taken in his last three matches. While his production isn't exceptional, he's offered a reliable presence for a team looking to avoid relegation.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dyego Sousa - Assists late Dyego Sousa assisted once to go with two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact Sousa came on as a sub and assisted Inigo Eguaras' goal in the last minute of the match on Saturday. The Portuguese is not given much of a chance to prove his full potential with just 250 minutes played all season so far. He only has an assist, eight clearances and five chances created in eight appearances on the campaign.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Records first assist on season Baptistao assisted once to go with three shots (one on target) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Baptistao got his fifth start in a row and managed to get on the scoreboard again with a pass to Lazaro to help tie the game for Almeria. An injury (undisclosed) early in the campaign had kept the Brazilian out of the lineup, however he has recorded a goal, an assist, five chances created and nine tackles (six won) in the last five games.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Takes two shots in loss Ely put two shots off target and made six clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Ely has been one of the few immune to rotation along with Sergio Akieme in defense. For Ely, he's already made 64 clearances in 11 starts but has yet to keep a clean sheet and has only made eight tackles. These aren't ideal numbers even if he's a reliable presence in the lineup.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Takes three shots off bench Embarba took three shots (two on target) and made an interception in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Embarba was dangerous off the bench on Sunday but it wasn't enough to preserve his side's second-half lead against Villarreal. He has one goal and two assists in his last three appearances, but he's started in just three of his seven La Liga appearances since moving to Almeria.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes two goals to Villarreal Pacheco made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Pacheco made his first start of the season on Sunday, but he will be disappointed in conceding a 94th-minute winner to Nicolas Jackson while his opponents were down to 10 men. Fernando Martinez is likely to return to the XI in goal next weekend.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - Records assist against Villarreal Toure took three shots and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal. He also made three clearances in the match.

Impact Toure set up Gonzalo Melero's opener on Sunday for his first assist of the season, but he now has a direct goal contributions in four consecutive games. He will hope to extend that streak through next weekend's clash against Celta Vigo, which have conceded 20 times in 10 La Liga matches.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Scores goal against Villarreal Melero scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Melero scored his first goal of the season to open the scoring in Sunday's match. He now has a goal and two assists across his last four games from defensive midfield.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houboulang Mendes - Logs first assist with Almeria Mendes assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 win over Girona.

Impact Mendes made a lovely cross to Leo Baptistao in the center of the box for his first assist of the year. With four starts in a row, it looks like the Frenchman will stay in the starting lineup. He has totaled an assist, 14 crosses (three accurate) and six tackles (four won) in the last four matches.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - First goal of season Embarba scored a goal to go on two shots (one on target), seven crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Girona.

Impact Embarba got his first goal of the campaign, and it was goal of the season worthy with a freekick from yards out. Due to his high average of committing fouls, the 30-year-old is not a regular starter. None the less, he is a very skillful player with a goal, 25 crosses (five accurate), 13 corners and 10 tackles (four won) in six appearances with Almeria thus far.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - Scores another goal Toure scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 win over Girona.

Impact Toure has been on fire with his third straight match with a goal. After a slow start to the campaign, it seems like the Frenchman has found his scoring ways. In four matches with Almeria, he has totaled three goals on seven shots (five on target).

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - First goal of campaign Baptistao scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 3-2 win over Girona.

Impact Baptistao got Almeria on the board first with a header into the net early in the match. It has been a frustrating start of the season so far for the Brazilian with injuries (undisclosed) keeping him out of the lineup. He has only started in four out of eight matches and has totaled one goal, six interceptions and nine tackles (five won).

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martos - Returns to training Martos (knee) returned to training Tuesday six months after an initial injury, according to Nico Garcia of AS.

Impact Martos likely still needs a couple of weeks to return to full fitness recovering from his torn ACL, though he may not play much of a role in the squad even when healthy.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Takes three shots versus Betis Ramazani had three shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Ramazani was one of the few Almeria players capable of producing something on the attacking end, generating some dangerous plays from the left flank. But the winger couldn't keep the same level of play after halftime and that led him to be subbed off after 73 minutes. With newcomer Lazaro hoping to get more playing time, Ramazani will need to play at his best whenever given the chance.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Logs another assist versus Betis Melero made an assist, drew three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Melero made his second start of the season and once again delivered, assisting El Bilal Toure for his side's lone goal in the 52nd minute. The midfielder once again played for little more than an hour without any setbacks, looking fully recovered from the hamstring injury that delayed his season debut.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - Scores again versus Betis Toure scored a goal off his lone shot during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Toure was coming off his first goal for Almeria on the previous game and struck again here, converting the lone chance he had to momentarily draw things level at 1-1 in the 52nd minute. The forward, who started in the three of the last four contests, is beginning to play as expected and will try to extend his scoring streak during Thursday's home clash against Girona.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chumi - On bench against Betis Chumi (toe) is in Almeria's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Betis.

Impact Chumi has missed Almeria's last two games coming out of the international break due to a toe issue, but he has recovered now and is back with the squad on the bench for Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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