Almería Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Cesar Montes - Out versus Athletic Montes (knee) is out for Monday's matchup against Athletic.

Impact Montes recently picked up a knee injury in the club's last contest against Valencia, leaving him out to face Athletic on Monday. This is somewhat of a major loss for Almeria, as the defender has started in all but three matches he has been available for this season. Marc Pubill relieves Montes of his duties at right-back Monday and will most likely continue there if he misses any more time.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Viera - Signs with Almeria Viera finalized an 18-month contract with Almeria on Wednesday.

Impact Viera was released by Las Palmas when the January transfer window opened and has now found a new home while staying in La Liga. With his former club, the attacking midfielder started seven of his nine appearances, recording two goals on 14 shots (six on target), one assist, 16 crosses (four accurate) and 15 corners, before sitting out the last two months in order to force a move away from the club. Now with Almeria, Viera should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once up to match speed.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Montes - Knee injury confirmed Montes came off during Saturday's match with a knee injury, "I took a physical risk in the previous game because that's what I had to do, but today I felt that another teammate cou...

Impact Montes could not continue in the match after feeling knee discomfort. He's been getting a lot of time on the pitch of late, starting the last eight games in a row while totaling 34 clearances in that span. If the defender needs to sit out Monday, then Edgar Gonzalez could move to center back, especially with the departure of Kaiky.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dion Lopy - Four shots against Valencia Lopy had four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Valencia.

Impact Lopy has now taken seven shots in his last three appearances, including a season-high four in this one, compared to six shots across the 18 matches prior. he has played the full 90 minutes in six consecutive games as one of Almeria's first-choice holding midfielders and will continue to get opportunities to make plays at both ends.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Centelles - Two-way impact in loss Alex Centelles assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Valencia. In addition, he was give...

Impact Centelles was named to the bench last week after making his comeback from a muscle strain and he was deemed fit enough to play the full 90 minutes this week for the first time since October 28. He was impactful at both ends by scoring with his only shot and creating a chance in addition to making two interceptions and three clearances on the defensive end. This performance bodes well for his future prospects as he looks to re-establish his role in the squad.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Baptistao - Sees red against Valencia Baptistao was given a red card versus Valencia on Saturday for protesting the referee's decision and will face a one-match ban against Athletic on Monday.

Impact Baptistao has racked up two goals on 17 shots (five on target), five crosses (zero accurate) and eight chances created in his last seven appearances (all starts). Last time Baptistao was out of the squad, Marezi featured in the starting XI and could do so again versus Athletic.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Breaks scoring duck Arribas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Valencia.

Impact Arribas had taken 25 shots without scoring since getting a goal versus Sociedad in the middle of November and finally found himself back on the scoresheet in this one. He will look to score in consecutive matches for the first time this season next time out against Athletic.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Poor spell continues Maximiano made no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Maximiano conceded multiple goals without making a save for te second week in a row, bringing him up to 42 goals allowed in 20 games. Things don't get any easier next match day against an Athletic team that has netted 42 times in 23 La Liga contests.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Montes - Forced off early Montes (undisclosed) was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Montes left the match in the 34th minute being replaced by Iddrisu Baba. More information about the defender's injury status should be available post match.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Langa - Completes Almeria switch Langa has completed a permanent transfer to Almeria from Portuguese club Chaves, his new team announced Thursday.

Impact Langa represented Mozambique in the AFCON this year, and he will jump from Portugal to Spain as a result of his performances over the last few months. He will contend for minutes on the left side of the defense in a struggling Almeria squad.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Choco Lozano - Loaned to Almeria Lozano will make a move to Almeria on loan from Getafe until the rest of the season.

Impact Lozano signed with Getafe in the summer, making only six appearances with the side since joining. He had previously been part of the Cadiz organization, where he saw an adequate amount of playing time since the 2020/21 campaign. The forward will look to become a favorite with Almeria as they continue to search for their first win of the season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Undergoes leg surgery Suarez had surgery to repair a fibula fracture suffered in October, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact According to the release, Suarez was previously expected to miss up to four months due to the injury suffered against Granda on Oct. 1. The surgery is expected to speed up his recovery but he probably shouldn't be expected back until late February at the earliest. Prior to getting hurt, the forward started the first eight matches of the season and should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Back from one-game suspension Ramazani has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Ramazani was forced to sit the 3-0 home loss to Alaves this past weekend after picking up a one-game suspension in the previous game, but he should be ready to return to action here. Despite him being available, his role -- and potential fantasy upside -- remain unclear, as he's been alternating between the starting lineup and the bench in recent weeks. Through 21 appearances, but just 12 starts, Ramazani has remained productive with three goals and four assists in the current campaign.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Omorodion leads Alaves past La Liga bottom club Almeria

Samuel Omorodion has scored twice and made a third for Alaves to beat bottom club Almeria 3-0 in the Spanish league

JANUARY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Lucas Robertone - Two shots on goal Robertone registered three shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 3-0 loss against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Robertone has aimed to play the role of provider lately. In his last four matches, he has produced 12 crosses (four accurate) and taken seven corner kicks, all while creating five chances. Almeria have depended upon Robertone's influence. He has started in 17 of 18 matches this season.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Three shots Arribas generated three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 3-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Arribas started his 10th consecutive match Friday, a stretch over which he has recorded one goal and one assist. Friday's performance was notable in that it was the only match in his last five matches where he was given the opportunity to take more than one corner kick (three). He'll hope to convert his opportunities into results when Almeria take on Valencia next Saturday.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Energetic performance Embarba generated three shots (three on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Embarba was the catalyst for the Almeria attack Friday, though he could not produce a breakthrough. In his last five matches, Embarba has been active but not clinical. He's helped to pour in 19 crosses, but only two were accurate. He has yet to record a goal or assist.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes three Maximiano made no saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Maximiano allowed three goals in Friday's loss to Deportivo Alaves. Almeria still have yet to win a match in La Liga this year, and Maximiano's performance has been a contributing factor to the team's lack of success. Maximiano has just three clean sheets on the season and ranks in the bottom three of all goalkeepers in La Liga with a save percentage below 63%. Maximiano will aim to keep the ball out of the net when they face Valencia next Saturday.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Romero - Debuts as substitute Romero registered one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 3-0 loss against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Romero made his La Liga debut, coming on in the 79th minute of Friday's loss. Romero's first chance to impress after moving to Almeria from AC Milan was abbreviated, and he did not make an impact (zero shots, one accurate cross). As minutes were the primary consideration for Romero's loan, the young Argentinian will look to leave his imprint on subsequent matches as a member of the Starting XI.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Montes - Starts Friday Montes (buise) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Alaves.

Impact Montes is back for Almeria after missing the last match with a buise. He's been able to start all 12 games played during his first season with Almeria, averaging about 3.9 clearances per game.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Baba Iddrisu - Starting on bench Baba is back with Almeria and is on the bench for Friday's match against Alaves.

Impact Baba returned to Spain after Ghana was eliminated from the AFCON Cup of Nations. He's back on the bench after only starting two of his previous six games played, recording 10 tackles in that span.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spanish FA file police complaint over Real Madrid vs Almeria VAR leak The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has filed a police complaint after audio of VAR deliberations in Sunday’s La Liga match between Real...

JANUARY 23, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leo Baptistao - No longer suspended Baptistao is eligible once again for Friday's contest against Alaves, having served his one-match ban Sunday against Real Madrid.

Impact Baptistao has served his suspension, once again being available after missing out on Sunday's contest against Real Madrid due to yellow card accumulation. The forward should now move back into the starting XI for their match against Alaves on Friday, as he had started in 11 straight games leading up to the ban. He will look to get back on the score sheet on Friday, as he had registered two goals in the club's past five matches before picking up his suspension.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Romero - Transfers to La Liga Romero has joined Almeria on a season-long loan, Milan announced.

Impact Romero has struggled to find minutes since joining on a free move last summer, featuring just times off the bench. He should have a larger role in Spain. He has scored once and added eight shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in 13 appearances in the last year and a half.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid's comeback against Almeria: another controversial day for Spanish refereeing Almeria were outraged after a 3-2 win for Madrid that featured three key VAR decisions going their way

JANUARY 22, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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