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Starting Tuesday Obispo (head) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Union SG.

Impact Obispo has avoided a concussion after a knock to the head in their last outing and is with the team to start the UCL campaign, immediately earning the start in the middle of the defense. He should continue in this spot moving forward, serving alongside Ryan Flamingo in the middle of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers head injury Obispo suffered a head injury in Saturday's 5-3 win over N.E.C. and is questionable for Tuesday's match against Union SG, according to manager Peter Bosz. "He got a tap on the head...

Impact Obispo suffered a hit to the head Saturday but appears to be doing well after the incident, with the manager reporting a "tap" on the head and an injury to his eyebrow. That said, it appears he did avoid a concussion, although that is yet to be confirmed as he remains questionable. He will hope to see the field Tuesday for the beginning of UCL action, especially after he just earned his first start of the season Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Obispo (knee) was on the bench for Saturday's 2-0 win over Willem.

Impact Obispo has now made the bench in each of the club's past two games despite having yet to earn a minute. However, this is still enough to clear the defender of his injuries, with the defender an option once again. He will hope to test his legs soon and see some action, although starting time isn't likely after only appearing twice in last season's UCL campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for weeks out Obispo is expected to miss the opening stages of the Champions League due to an injury.

Impact Obispo picked up the injury over the summer break and is now expected to miss the opening stages of the Champions League. The defender could be out for the entirety of the League stage at worse, though the hope is that he's back sooner than that.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Named to match-day squad Obispo (knee) was an unused substitute versus FC Twente on Saturday.

Impact Obispo has yet to get onto the pitch in Champions League action this season but could be an option to come off the bench against Sevilla on Wednesday. Still, the defender started five of his six Europa League contests last season and should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once back up to full match fitness.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in training Obispo (knee) was active in training Monday, Jeroen Kapteijns reports.

Impact Obpiso returned to training Monday alongside the also injured Mauro Junior (knee). It appears both defenders are nearing a return, though it was reported both would be slowly integrated in training to avoid aggravating the knee injuries.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling Obispo (knee) is not in the traveling squad for Wednesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Obispo was a doubt with a knee injury and has now been officially ruled out after not being included in the traveling squad. The defender will hope to get fit and get back in the squad before an Oct. 3 clash against Sevilla.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE