Almería Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Luis Maximiano - Concedes three goals Maximiano had one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Osasuna.

Impact After a six-save clean sheet and an international break, Maximiano finished his March on a sour note, conceding more than two goals for the first time since January. He will look to get back on track next month, beginning with a game against Real Sociedad on April 14.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandar Radovanovic - Comes off early Radovanovic was forced off the field in the 21st minute of Saturday's tilt with Osasuna due to an apparent injury.

Impact Radovanovic's day ended early Saturday as he was taken off the field after what appears to be an injury. It is still not exactly clear what the defender is dealing with, but either way, this is a brutal loss for the club, now without one of their regular starters as they inch closer to regulation, still having yet to win a match this season. He will now undergo further testing following the contest to understand the severity of the situation, with Marcos Pena taking his place on the pitch.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Kone - Still recovering Kone (ankle) is continuing to recover and is still expected to be sidelined for Almeria, per manager Pepe Mel. "We have to be patient with him. He has not had a normal injury, he...

Impact Kone is at risk of missing the rest of the season as he continues to struggle to return from a knee injury. His last appearance for the side was back in October, starting just twice in eight appearances since his move from Lorient.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dion Lopy - Completes one-game suspension Lopy completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Osasuna on March 30 after the international break.

Impact Lopy has started in all but just six of his 26 appearances for Almeria this season. Despite having Pepe Mel as the new manager and Almeria winning their first match of the season in their previous contest, expect Lopy to be back in the starting lineup after the international break. He has 57 tackles, 18 clearances, 14 interceptions and 18 shots (five on target) this season.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Set to return from suspension Gonzalez completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Osasuna on March 30 after the international break.

Impact Gonzalez has started in every match he's been available for Almeria this season, and the defender should return to the starting lineup to face Osasuna, presumably at center-back alongside either Cesar Montes or Aleksandar Radovanovic. Gonzalez has racked up two goals, 102 clearances, 36 tackles and 27 interceptions in 24 starts this season.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill Pages - Critical to clean sheet effort Pubill generated four tackles (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Pubill was a key cog in Almeria's defensive effort Sunday during their 1-0 victory over Las Palmas. In addition to the defensive production already mentioned, Pubill also added one block to his performance. Since returning from a knee injury in early January, Pubill has made 11 starting appearances, provided a goal and an assist, created seven chances and attempted 36 crosses (5 accurate).

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Montes - Stalwart defensive performance Cesar Montes generated two tackles (one won), nine clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Montes was integral to Almeria's clean sheet effort during their 1-0 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday. Montes was superb at the back, adding two blocks to the aforementioned defensive production. The start was Montes's second consecutive since returning from a knee issue, and his performance indicates that he has reclaimed his place in the starting XI. In the two games he's played since returning from the knee injury, Montes has made 13 clearances and provided three blocks.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Provides assist in victory Ramazani assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Ramazani provided the assist on the game winning goal Sunday during Almeria's 1-0 victory over Las Palmas. In his first start since Feb. 12, Ramazani poured in a season-high five crosses (one accurate) and notched his fifth assist. He also contributed to the defensive effort with five interceptions and a clearance. Ramazani has been a rotational piece for Almeria this campaign. However, he has already played 13 more minutes this campaign in comparison to the previous season. Ramazani has now tied is 2022-2023 total for goals (3) and notched four more assists than in the previous campaign.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Scores in return to starting XI Baptistao scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Baptistao scored the opening and decisive goal of the match Sunday during Almeria's 1-0 victory over La Palmas. Baptistao was given a place in the starting XI for the first time since Feb. 3, and he rewarded the manager's decision with his fifth goal of the season, a feat which he accomplished in 23 appearances (15 starts). If Baptistao can find the net once more before the end of the campaign, he'll surpass his goal total of the 2022-2023 campaign, during which he scored five times over 28 appearances (24 starts).

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Clean sheet in team's first victory Maximiano registered six saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Las Palmas.

Impact Maximiano secured his fifth clean sheet during Almeria's first victory of the campaign Sunday when his side defeated La Palmas 1-0. Maximiano turned aside six Las Palms shots on target during the 90 minute clash. Over his last five matches, Maximiano has made 28 saves and conceded six times. Almeria will have a home matchup Saturday versus Osasuna, who have scored 33 times in 29 matches this campaign.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Assists on late goal Arribas assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Arribas entered the match in the 84th minute and quickly made an impact by setting up Marezi for a header that found the back of the net late in second half extra time. This marked the third consecutive game where Arribas entered as a sub, after 13 consecutive starts. It also marked his second assist in the last four games.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Viera - Assists once in draw Viera assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Viera helped his squad open the scoring, as he set up Adri Embarba for a shot from the left side of the box in the 38th minute of play. It marked the second assist in the last three games for Viera, while he also tied a season high with four chances created in the match. Additionally, this marked the third time in the last four games where he topped 30 completed passes.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Milovanovic - Nets late equalizer Milovanovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Milovanovic saw his first action after two games on the sideline, and although he entered as a sub in the 88th minute, he managed to make a critical impact by scoring the tying goal late in second half extra time. The goal marked his first in nine appearances on the season, but it also marked the third consecutive appearance where he recorded a shot.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Nets first of season Embarba scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Embarba got to work early, landing his first shot on target in just the third minute of play. He kept up with the attack and finally broke through for his first goal in 26 appearances on the season, as he fired a shot from the left side of the box to find the back of the net in the 38th minute of play. His four shots in the match stand as a new season high, while this also marked his 11th game this season with at least two chances created.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes two in draw Maximiano made four saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Maximiano conceded two goals for the second time in the last three games. He also recorded at least four saves for the fifth consecutive outing. Up next for Almeria is a match against Las Palmas on Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dion Lopy - Picks up fifth yellow card Lopy will be suspended for Sunday's match against Las Palmas, as he received his fifth yellow card of the season against Sevilla on Monday.

Impact Lopy is one of two states Almeria will have to do without this week, as he is suspended following his yellow card against Sevilla. This will leave Lucas Robertone to most likely move back into the starting XI or for Gonzalo Melero to get his first start in some time in place of Lopy. He will next be available again after the international break against Osasuna on March 30.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Banned for Las Palmas match Gonzalez will be suspended for Sunday's match against Las Palmas, as he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Sevilla on Monday.

Impact Almeria will have to do without their most capped player this season on Sunday, as Gonzalez has picked up his fifth yellow card, leading to a ban. This will most likely cause Chumi to find the starting XI again, filling in for Gonzalez at center-back. He will only be suspended one match and will be available again to face Osasuna on March 30.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Langa - Available again Langa is once again available, as he is no longer suspended following his straight red card.

Impact Langa will be in the selection pool for Sunday's match against Las Palmas, as he served his one-match ban against Sevilla on Monday. The defender will now hope to earn back the starting spot at left-back, as before the suspension, he had started in the past three matches after just joining the club at the start of February.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Almeria's misery extends to record winless run of 28 games after Sevilla draw

Almeria remains the only team in Europe's top five leagues without a win this season after it threw away a 1-0 lead and drew at home to Sevilla 2-2 in La Liga

MARCH 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Luka Romero - Starting through bruise Romero (face) is in the starting XI for Monday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Romero is back in the starting XI, as expected, after being diagnosed with a bruised face. Even if the injury had been a broken bone of some sort he likely could have played through the injury with a protective mask. With only a bruise Romero's availability should be expected to be at full capacity.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Back on bench Baptistao (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Baptistao came off with an ankle injury against Celta Vigo but is now back on the bench for Monday's match with Sevilla. The forward wasn't deemed fit enough for the starting XI, with Choco Lozano instead getting the first team nod.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Romero - Suffering from face bruise Romero suffered a face impact from Marc Pubill's foot and is questionable for Monday's clash versus Sevilla, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Romero was taken off at halftime after a face injury. It does not look like he suffered any concussion, but is dealing with significant amount of bruising. He's only started two of the last four games after having been just a depth option since his loan move from AC Milan.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - End's Friday match hurt Baptistao suffered a sprained ankle during Friday's loss to Celta Vigo as he continued to be asset, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Baptistao is a heavy doubt for Monday's match versus Sevilla after picking up an ankle injury late Friday. He's yet to start a game since Feb 3, having previously started the last 14 appearances, recording four goals in that span. The forward has been replaced by Choco Lozano up top since joining the side from Getafe on loan.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Six tackles on Saturday Robertone registered six tackles (three won), two clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Robertone made the most successful tackles (six) in the match. It was the most tackles the 26-year-old made this season. Not only that Robertone also made a couple of clearances for the first time in this campaign.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Five saves in 1-0 defeat Maximiano registered five saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact For the third consecutive fixture, Maximiano made five or more saves. Interestingly, he failed to keep a clean sheet in all those matches. Maximiano now has 78 saves this season, the eighth-most in the competition.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Almeria's misery extends to record winless run of 28 games after Sevilla draw