CHUMI NEWS

Good to go against Granada Chumi (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Granada, according to the club.

Impact Chumi missed out on the club's last match after going down with an undisclosed issue days before, but he is now an option again after training in a group session Friday. This is a huge boost for the club, as they now gain a regular starter back and only await Cesar Montes' recovery to have their preferred four all healthy in the defense. Chumi should be expected to return to the starting XI against Granada, as he has only missed out on a start in five of the 23 matches he has been an option for.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missed Monday's match with injury Chumi was not an option during Monday's 0-0 draw to Athletic Club with an injury, per el Diario de Almeria.

Impact Chumi sat out for the first time since Sep 26 with an undisclosed injury. Aleksander Radovanovic and Edgar Gonzalez were the center back pairing during Monday's draw in his absence and could see the starts again if the defender is ruled out for a second match in a row. He's totaled 67 clearances and 18 blocks in 21 appearances, 18 of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Continues starting role Chumi recorded three tackles (one won) during Oct 6 3-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Chumi has started every matches played this season while also lasting the entire 90 minutes, making 18 clearances and 10 tackles (five won) in seven games this season. He will look to keep healthy after making 15 starts in 21 games last season, missing some time with injury.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in preseason friendly Chumi (strain) played the second half of Tuesday's friendly victory against El Ejido.

Impact Chumi is healthy and available for preseason after missing the final month of the last campaign with a muscular injury.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Chumi (strain) is not fit in time for Sunday's clash against Espanyol.

Impact Chumi made 21 appearances (15 starts) either in central defense or at right-back during his rookie campaign in La Liga, and he scored his first goal in the competition against Valencia back in January. The 24-year-old is likely to continue as a backup to Srdjan Babic, Rodrigo Ely and Alejandro Pozo in the back line heading into next season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent again Tuesday Chumi (strain) will not be available versus Real Sociedad on Tuesday.

Impact Chumi -- who will be sidelined for his third consecutive contest due to his muscular injury -- could be in danger of missing out on the rest of the season with just two more matches remaining. Prior to his absence, the defender had started three of his last four appearances in which he registered nine clearances, six tackles (three won) and two blocks to go with just one shot (off target).

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Saturday Chumi (strain) was not available last match and is in doubt for Saturday's match against Mallorca after failing to return to training this week, reports Diario de Almeria.

Impact Chumi was left off the team sheet last match after dealing with muscle discomfort, and could potentially miss his second game in a row. If this is the case, then Srdjan Babic and Rodrigo Ely could lineup at center back on Saturday against Mallorca.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible once more Chumi served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return.

Impact Chumi missed a 2-1 loss to Atleti due to the suspension and is now eligible to return. Chumi figures to return straight to the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Athletic Club. When fit Chumi has seen consistent starting minutes at right-back.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Chumi picked up his fifth yellow card during a Sunday 2-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Chumi is set for a one-match ban after picking up the fifth yellow card. The right-back has earned a consistent place in the starting XI of late, starting each of his last five matches. Kaiky could take his place in the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Atleti.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Chumi scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking two shots and making three clearances during Monday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Chumi found the back of the net in the 54th minute scoring Almeria's first goal. The goal was the first in ten appearances fort he defender as he's yet to help Almeria keep a clean sheet during his time on the pitch.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances in loss Chumi tallied four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Chumi started in the match after not featuring last game and helped out in the defense that had a very busy night on Saturday. With Ely out with injury, looks like the 23-year-old may be getting some more playing time in his absence. He has 16 clearances, seven tackles (three won) and six interceptions on the year thus far.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Betis Chumi (toe) is in Almeria's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Betis.

Impact Chumi has missed Almeria's last two games coming out of the international break due to a toe issue, but he has recovered now and is back with the squad on the bench for Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from injury Chumi has to wait for inflammation in a toenail to subside before he can be available and is likely to miss Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Rubi via M...

Impact Chumi has played just four times this season but started twice, though he most recently missed the 4-0 loss to Athletic Club on Sept. 30. His absence will keep Kaiky, Rodrigo Ely and Srdjan Babic as the top options at center-back for another week.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Working on fitness Chumi (strain) spent much of Tuesday's training session working on his fitness ahead of Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to Antonio Martinez of MARCA.

Impact Chumi missed Friday's loss to Athletic Club and has been quick to at least get back on the pitch and working on his fitness. Whether or not he's back by Saturday is another question, though for now it's Kaiky, Rodrigo Ely and Srdjan Babic who will start at center-back. So far, Chumi has started twice in four appearances this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Chumi was not named to the match squad for Friday's match with Athletic Club.

Impact Chumi picked up a left leg knock in training Monday and will not be available off the bench Friday against Athletic Club. Kaiky is currently taking the defender's spot in the right central portion of Almeria's back line.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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