Almería Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Luka Romero - Goal off bench Romero scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Betis.

Impact Romero has been coming off the bench for Almeria as of late. After a few pedestrian substitute appearances, he recently stepped up with a goal, his first since Feb. 24. Perhaps, Romero's latest appearance can kickstart a good run of form he can provide before Almeria's 2023-24 season concludes.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Active from flank Embarba had four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Betis.

Impact For the second time in three games, Embarba attempted more than three shots and logged multiple accurate crosses. In the three-game span, he recorded 11 shots (five on goal) and 23 crosses (eight accurate).

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Active from flank Embarba had four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Betis.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Finally scores again Baptistao scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Betis.

Impact Baptistao was only one goal away from surpassing his five-goal tally of the 2022-23 La Liga. After nearly two months of action without any goals to his name, he got back on the scoresheet Sunday. Baptistao scored six times with 47 shots, 18 on goal.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill Pages - Records assist Pubill assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Betis.

Impact Pubill set up Leo Baptistao's goal, giving the former his third assist in La Liga action this season. Impressively, he has logged all three assists across his last 10 appearances. Pubill marked his contributions on 25 crosses (two accurate) and eight chances created.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes three goals Maximiano recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Betis.

Impact Maximiano has conceded multiple goals five times across his last six appearances. He will have three more chances to establish some better consistency before the 2023-24 La Liga's conclusion. The first of the three attempts comes Thursday, though it will be a tricky home fixture against Barcelona.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Kone - Dropped from squad Kone will not be an option for Sunday's match against Betis due to a coaching decision, according to the club.

Impact Kone will not be on the team sheet Saturday, which will not be a huge loss for the club, as he has not appeared in a match since October due to injuries and going unused on the bench. The forward does not look to be injured, with his dropping seemingly more of a tactical move after he went unused in his past four appearances on the team sheet. That being said, he will look to be included for the club's final three games of the season, hopefully earning some time.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandar Radovanovic - Spotted in training Friday Radovanovic (hip) was spotted in training Friday, but he won't be available for Sunday's game at Real Betis, Alejandro Pena of La Voz de Almeria reports.

Impact Radovanovic's return to full training, though only partially, was a step in the right direction since he hadn't been able to take part in such a dynamic for more than a month. However, the defender is still not ready to make his return. His next chance to feature will come against Barcelona on May 16.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Provides assist in win Embarba assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Embarba notched his first assist of the season in the 30th minute of the match as he helped open up the scoring. He's been very active recently, creating 11 chances over the past three games.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Choco Lozano - Scores in win Choco Lozano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Maximiano had his best performance of the season as he set a new-season high with 10 saves while securing his sixth clean sheet. Next, he'll face off against Betis, a team with 43 goals in 34 games.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Secures clean sheet in win Maximiano registered 10 saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Viera - Eligible to return Sunday Viera completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact Viera has earned a regular starting role for Almeria since joining the club midway through the season, and given he's been thriving in the attacking midfielder role, he should slot into the starting lineup right away in his expected return to action this weekend.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Completes ban Robertone completed his one-game suspension and should be an option to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact Robertone has been one of the most regular players in a struggling Almeria side this season, making 26 starts out of 29 appearances and adding five assists to his name. Robertone should return to the starting lineup for the Betis clash in his regular spot as defensive midfielder.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Montes - Earns one-game suspension Montes received his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's win at Rayo Vallecano and will be suspended to face Betis this upcoming Sunday. He finished the win at Rayo with 10...

Impact Montes has been booked in his last two league appearances, and the central defender will miss the game against Betis, meaning Edgar Gonzalez could move to the defensive line as a stopgap. Montes' next chance to play will come against FC Barcelona on May 16.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Set for return Suarez (leg) is expected to be an option for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to the club.

Impact Suarez is set to make his return to the team sheet this weekend, finally recovering from a leg issue that has kept him out for the past three and a half months. This is a huge addition back into the team for the club, as he has only played twice since Oct. 6 due to two separate injuries after getting the start in the first eight games of the campaign. He will now hope to gain the start immediately following his extended absence, although the club may take his return cautiously by starting him on the bench.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Multi-game suspension ends Melero completed his four-game suspension and will be available to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact Melero hasn't played since March 17, when he logged 31 minutes off the bench in a 1-0 road win over Las Palmas. Despite his return, his fantasy appeal will be minimal, as he's not expected to move into the starting XI ahead of the final rounds of the campaign.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Receives yellow-card suspension Robertone picked up his 10th yellow card of the season and will be suspended to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact The central midfielder will undergo a second suspension due to yellow-card accumulation this season, meaning he'll miss the match against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. The earliest he'll be eligible to return will be against Betis on May 12, and Almeria will miss his presence in central midfield, as Robertone has recorded 26 starts in league play this season.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Notches four crosses Arribas generated four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Getafe.

Impact Arribas was only given 28 minutes off the bench Saturday, having a somewhat decent game after notching two chances created and four crosses. He seems to have fallen out of his starting role recently, only starting once in his past six appearances while registering one assist on three chances created to go along with eight crosses and four corners during that span.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Magnificent in attack Embarba generated five shots (four on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th...

Impact Embarba was all over the field Saturday despite his team's disappointing result, as he notched four chances created, five shots and 12 crosses, all of which being season-highs for a match. He has now started in 31 of his 25 appearances this campaign, registering three goals on 51 shots to go along with 43 chances created and 155 crosses.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Choco Lozano - Scores in loss Lozano scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Getafe.

Impact Lozano was one of the few players to have a decent outing for Almeria Saturday, as he went on to score the club's only goal of the contest in the 41st minute. This gave the forward his second goal of the season. He saw a decent game outside of the goal too, notching five shots for the second straight game.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Allows three against Getafe Maximiano had two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Getafe.

Impact Maximiano was awful Saturday, as he only made two saves while conceding three goals. This was his fourth straight game without a clean sheet, now having five on the season. He will hope to do better in the club's next match against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Viera - Sent off against Getafe Viera was set off in the 90th minute of Saturday's 3-1 loss to Getafe due to receiving his second yellow card.

Impact Viera will be forced to miss the club's upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano on May 5, as he was handed a one-match ban after seeing his second yellow card of the game Saturday. This will leave the club in a tough spot, as he is a regular starter, with Largie Ramazani being his likely replacement. Viera will next be available to face Betis on May 12.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Given bench spot Edgar (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Edagr is making his return after missing the club's last match, appearing to have overcome his knee issues. He will now look to get some time to test his legs off the bench Saturday, then hope to get back in his starting spot next contest, as today is his first match on the team sheet not starting.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Makes squad to play Saturday Edgar (knee) has been included in the squad list ahead of Saturday's game against Getafe, La Voz Deportes reports.

Impact Edgar will provide a boost to the defensive line, and he could even slot right back into the starting lineup, either alongside Chumi or Cesar Montes. Edgar has been a regular name in the XI for Almeria with 26 starts this season.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandar Radovanovic - Won't play against Getafe Radovanovic (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Getafe since he hasn't returned to training yet.

Impact The center-back suffered the injury on March 30 against Osasuna, and the initial recovery time was expected to hover around three to four weeks. However, the rehab process hasn't gone as smoothly as expected. The center-back has yet to resume full training, meaning he's still far from returning to action. Even if he returns to training next week, he'd have to recover his match fitness, making the May 12 matchup at Betis a potential date for his return.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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