Almería Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Gonzalo Melero - Dealing with calf injury Melero (calf) is not on the team sheet for Wednesday's Copa de Rey match against Barbastro.

Impact Melero was forced off Sunday with a calf injury, He had only started twice in the last six matches, making just four clearances in that span. Even when healthy, the midfielder has been downgraded to a bench option of late after failing to perform well for the team.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Out for cup match Embarba (ankle) is not on the team sheet for Wednesday's Copa de Rey match against Barbastro.

Impact Embarba was left out of Wednesday's cup match with a minor ankle injury. Though it does not seem serious, the midfielder is still set to be questionable for return on Sunday against Atletico Madrid. If he does have to sit out, then Largie Ramazani could move into the midfield, with Leo Baptistao an option to start at forward.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pozo - Sends in eight crosses Pozo registered eight crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Betis.

Impact Pozo set a new season-high with eight crosses delivered, getting the start after being left off the starting XI in the previous three matches. Besides his high cross count, the right-back was also active defensively, registering three tackles, three interceptions, and two clearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Leads team in shots Arribas recorded five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Betis.

Impact Arribas led the team with five shots; however, he was unable to find the back of the net as they were shut out against Betis. The attacking midfielder has been one of the lone bright spots for Almeria as he has scored five times this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Secures clean sheet in draw Maximiano had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Betis.

Impact Maximiano notched his first clean sheet of the season as he made two saves during the contest. A big factor in how the game played out was the opposing side being down to 10 men after a red card in the first half; after that, the goalkeeper faced minimal pressure. Next, he'll face off against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

¡¡Al larguero MELERO 🤏🏻!! #shorts

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Marko Milovanovic - Suffers sprained knee in training Milovanovic is set for a six to eight week absence after suffering a sprain ligament in his knee during training, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Milovanovic has dropped in the depth chart, making just two appearances all season. Even when healthy, the forward will still be used as an unused sub for Almeria.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chumi - Credited with assist in loss Chumi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Getafe. He also added five clearances and four blocked shots.

Impact Chumi was credited with the assist when he nodded the ball from the near post and across the face of the goal, allowing Largie Ramazani to tap the ball home. Chumi is not known for his attacking contributions, however, and most of his value going forward should come from defensive stats.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Scores from close range Ramazani scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Getafe. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Ramazani opened the scoring for Almeria with a shot from very close range, but goal aside, he looked active in the final third and showed glimpses of his talent. This was his second goal of the year, and both have come in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Concedes twice against Getafe Maximiano recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Getafe.

Impact Maximiano conceded twice and was tagged with the loss, though there wasn't much he could've done on the two goals he conceded -- one was a blast from Mason Greenwood, and the other one was a quick finish from Borja Mayoral. Maximiano will look to bounce back when Almeria takes on Betis on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Centelles - Back against Getafe Centelles (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Centelles returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of Almeria's past two matches. The defender has made just three appearances thus far for Almeria.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Plays in five crosses Embarba generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Embarba was active from the wings and on set-piece duty with four corners and five crosses (one accurate) against Sociedad. He is yet to record a goal or assist this year but has had at least one shot in each of his last nine outings.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Arribas - Decent performance in loss Arribas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Arribas scored with his sole shot on target which was his fifth La Liga goal this year. He started this match and performed well after being a substitute the last two games so he may have earned more minutes in the coming match days.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Three shots in loss Maximiano made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Maximiano conceded twice in stoppage time as he got beaten three times total in this match. He is yet to keep a clean sheet behind the leakiest backline in La Liga that has conceded 35 times in 13 contests.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Centelles - Remains shelved Centelles (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad, according to manager Gaizka Garitano per El Diario Almeria. "Centelles is improving, but It's...

Impact Alex Centelles will miss his second match in a row with a strain. He opened the season having been an unused sub for the first month, starting three game in three appearances since Sep 26. Sergio Akieme is expected to remain the favorite to start at left back for the team.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Maximiano - Gets beaten late against Alaves Maximiano made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Alaves.

Impact Maximiano returned to the net after being benched for the previous two matches and was under heavy pressure during the entire contest against a superior opposition. The goalkeeper, with some help from the defensive line in front of him and the lack of accuracy from the rival forwards, was able to keep the stalemate until the 79th minute but then he saw Aleksandar Sedlar finding the back of the net with a powerful close-range shot after the defense failed to clear a corner-kick cross from the box. The goalkeeper, who still has to record a clean sheet after nine starts this season, will be contending with Fernando Martinez to get the starting nod for Saturday's clash versus Real Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Acitve off bench against Alaves Embarba had three shots (one on target), sent in four inaccurate crosses and made four tackles, one clearance and one interception after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 lo...

Impact Embarba was brought as part of a double halftime substitution and still had one of his side's best stat lines, being dangerous as usual up front but also providing defensive help several times. This was just Embarba's second appearance off the bench (against nine starts) so the winger will hope this performance was enough for him to return to the lineup for Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Active display versus Alaves Robertone had two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Alaves.

Impact Robertone couldn't appear on the scoresheet as he did on the previous two matches but still provided value in the middle of the park, being involved as usual in the build-up of plays and going up the field to finish when given the chance. With four assists over nine appearances so far this season, he's been one of Almeria's most reliable fantasy performers.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Akieme - Starting in injury return Akieme is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Alaves.

Impact Akieme returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of Almeria's past two matches. The defender takes up his role at left-back having scored twice in nine league appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Starting against Alaves Robertone is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Alaves.

Impact Robertone returns after picking up a foot injury during last week's match against Las Palmas. The midfielder makes his third consecutive start as he has four assists in his nine appearances on the season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Akieme - Finally ready to go Akieme (strain) is set to return for Sunday's trip to Alaves, according to manager Gaizka Garitano.

Impact Akieme is finally set to return after missing two matches with a muscular issue. The left-back is the top choice and now that he is fit once more, meaning he will replace Alex Centelles, who is injured and ruled out himself.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Robertone - Training normally Robertone (foot) trained normally and is an option for Sunday's trip to Alaves, according to manager Gaizka Garitano.

Impact Robertone suffered a foot injury against Las Palmas but trained throughout the week. The midfielder is fully fit once more and should be an option immediately for the starting XI. The midfielder has started in all but one match he's been fit for, and has assisted in each of his last two matches.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iddrisu Baba - Available for selection Baba (strain) is available for Sunday's trip to Alaves, according to manager Gaizka Garitano.

Impact Baba is available for Sunday's clash after recovering from the muscular injury he picked up against Las Palmas. With Baba fit once more he should be straight back in the starting XI, as he has been for most of 2023/24, spending only two matches on the bench.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Las Palmas and Almeria advance past lower-division clubs in Copa del Rey

Topflight clubs Las Palmas and Almeria have advanced past lower-division teams in the first round of the Copa del Rey

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Alex Centelles - Taken off at halftime Alex Centelles was forced off at halftime during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Las Palmas, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Centelles had picked up a strain and is questionable for Sunday's trip to Deportivo Alaves. He has mostly been an unused sub, appearing in just three matches this season, all of them coming as starts. This is because Sergio Akieme (strain) has been dealing with an injury.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Las Palmas and Almeria advance past lower-division clubs in Copa del Rey