Almería Team News Page 21 - Soccer

Leo Baptistao - Available for selection Baptistao (undisclosed) has claimed he is available for selection for Friday's match at Athletic Club, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Baptistao had returned to training Monday and this announcement puts him firmly in contention for Friday's trip. With just one start in three appearances so far, he'll still have to earn his place in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Considered questionable Melero is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's match against Athletic Club as he recovers from physical issues, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Melero came off the bench in the Sept. 17 loss to Mallorca but has since had issues achieving full fitness. He could still make the team, but missing the first week of training during the international break makes things all the more tentative before competitive matches restart.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Returns to training Baptistao (undisclosed) returned to training during Monday's session, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Baptistao has missed each of the last two matches but figures to be fit ahead of Friday's trip. He's started one time in three appearances and his presence is probably more reliant on the right formation than his own ability to earn a place in the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chumi - Suffers injury in training Chumi suffered a muscular injury in his left leg that knocked him out of Monday's training session, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Chumi now seems unlikely to return in time for Friday's match at Athletic Club without a favorable diagnosis from the medical team. He's now started twice in four appearances this season it could be Kaiky who takes his place if the team remains with a three center-back formation in Friday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martos - Spotted on pitch Martos (undisclosed) was pictured participating in parts of Thursday's training session, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.

Impact Martos has yet to play this season and might be a week or two away from getting his chance. When fit, there may not be much room for Martos in the starting lineup if he doesn't return soon.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Akieme - Five crosses in loss Akieme made five crosses (one accurate) and had three tackles (won one) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Mallorca.

Impact Akieme has had five straight games with five crosses to bring his total on the year to 19. He is a beneficial piece to the offense of the team even as a defensive midfield. It won't be long until we see the Spaniard on the scoresheet with his current form.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

El Bilal Toure - First start with Almeria Toure had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Mallorca.

Impact Toure was in the starting XI for the first time since transferring to Almeria earlier in the month. The Frenchman has struggled to produce goals for Reims in the last few seasons and hopes to find some success in La Liga. He totaled two goals, four assists and 11 chances created in 21 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Srdjan Babic - Three tackles won Babic registered three tackles (three won) with an interception in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Mallorca.

Impact Babic had a season high of tackles and tackles won along with his first interception of the season. He has been improving each game and becoming a valuable piece to Almeria's defense. Though the Serbian has yet to help the team get a clean sheet, he has recorded a total of 13 clearances, four tackles and three blocks on the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Confirmed out Saturday Baptistao is not in the match day squad to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Baptistao will miss out on Saturday's trip after leaving Almeria's previous match with an injury. The forward's next chance to return comes next Friday at Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Makes squad for Mallorca clash Melero is fit and in the match day squad to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Melero returns from a hamstring injury that saw him miss Almeria's previous match. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martos - Still out Martos (undisclosed) spent time in the trainer's room during Wednesday's session, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Martos has yet to play this season and it's unclear when he'll get his chance. A deep defensive unit has softened the blow of multiple absences including Martos so far.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Limited in training Baptistao wasn't a full participant in Wednesday's training session after missing Monday's match against Osasuna, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Baptistao had started against Valladolid before an injury knocked him out of Monday's contest. Going into Saturday's trip to Mallorca, Baptistao will hope to return in time but the presence of Gonzalo Melero will soften the loss.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Melero - Trains with teammates Melero (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's training session ahead of Saturday's trip to Mallorca, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Melero had missed Monday's match against Osasuna as he nursed a hamstring injury carried from his time at Levante. Now that he's fit with enough time to get incorporated into the squad, he'll hope to play some role in Saturday's game and fully establish himself by the end of the international break.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Takes four shots in draw Ramazani took four shots (three on target) and created a chance in Monday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Ramazani was very dangerous from the front-two on Monday, but he wasn't able to break the deadlock against Elche and add to his goal from last weekend.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Centelles - Sent off from bench Centelles was shown a straight red card in the 32nd minute of Monday's draw against Elche.

Impact Centelles hasn't featured yet this season for Almeria, and he was on the bench when he got sent off Monday, likely for dissent. He will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Sevilla.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Records assist against Elche Robertone took a shot and assisted a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Elche. He also made two interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match, and he created three chances o...

Impact Robertone grabbed his first ever La Liga assist Monday with a corner kick that found the head of Umar Sadiq. It seems like a more attacking midfield role behind the front-two suits him in Almeria's lineup.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Umar Sadiq - Scores goal against Elche Sadiq scored a goal and created a chance in Monday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Sadiq headed in his first La Liga goal on Monday from a Lucas Robertone corner kick. It's still possible he leaves Almeria before the transfer window closes, but he'll be the club's top attacking threat this season if he stays.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Umar Sadiq - Starting on Monday Sadiq (strain) is in Almeria's starting lineup for Monday's clash against Elche.

Impact Sadiq has a few fitness issues as well as transfer rumors hanging over his head at the moment, and while he's starting up front against Elche, he's not likely fit enough to play the full 90 minutes.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Ely - Starting against Elche Ely (strain) is in Almeria's starting lineup for Monday's clash against Elche.

Impact Ely was dealing with a minor injury during training this week, but he's fit enough to return to the XI in the back-three on Monday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Registered in time Baptistao has been registered with La Liga ahead of Monday's match against Elche, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.

Impact Baptistao is the first of the summer signings to be registered for league play under rules that have restricted much of the league. He'll now compete with Largie Ramazani and Dyego Sousa in the forward rotation though Baptistao could drop into midfield given his reputation as a playmaking forward.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houboulang Mendes - Not cleared by league Mendes has yet to be registered with La Liga and as such is likely to be unavailable for Monday's trip to Elche, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.

Impact Mendes missed the opener against Real Madrid on Sunday for the same reason and will remain out until this situation is cleared. He and some of his teammates aren't the only ones to go through the new league rules and struggle to meet them, though there should be a resolution soon.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Milovanovic - Remains unregistered Milovanovic has yet to be registered with La Liga ahead of Monday's trip to Elche, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.

Impact Milovanovic was an offseason signing and one of a few who hasn't been cleared to play by the league. Most of his scoring has come at the youth level so this season is his first chance to impress as a professional for his new club, when he does play.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Yet to be registered Pacheco is currently unavailable for Monday's match against Elche as he has yet to be registered with La Liga, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.

Impact Pacheco just joined the club from Deportivo Alaves and while he should be starting, is unable to play until his new team meets the league-wide salary rules. Fernando Martinez made an impressive 13 saves in the opener against Real Madrid and will continue to play until Pacheco can challenge him for the starting job.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Remains unavailable Baptistao has yet to be registered with La Liga and as such is likely to be unavailable ahead of Monday's trip to Elche, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.

Impact Baptistao just joined the club and may not be fit enough to play anyway but this assures his absence until the club can make space for his wages.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pozo - Not yet registered Pozo has yet to be registered with La Liga and as such wasn't available for Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.

Impact Pozo was an active part of the club's promotion last season but it was Chumi who started at right-back to open the season. Expect Pozo to be registered at some point soon, though he's not available just yet.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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