Deportivo Team News - Soccer

Luismi Cruz - Three corners in 0-0 draw Luismi Cruz generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Luismi Cruz took two shots and attempted three corners in a 45-minute appearance as his side drew 0-0 with Espanyol. He had been booked five minutes before the halftime break, which may have been the reason that he was subbed off. He took two shots for the second game in a row, which was the second time this season that he has done this.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leo Roman - Four saves in 0-0 draw Leo Roman had four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Leo Roman made four saves as his side drew 0-0 away to Espanyol. This was the keeper's first clean sheet of the season, having conceded just one goal in each of the last three games. This was the fourth time this season that he has made at least four saves in a game. He has only conceded more than one goal in a game twice this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marc Casado - Makes bench Saturday Casado (collarbone) is on the bench for Saturday's La Liga match against Espanyol.

Impact Casado returns to the squad after missing more than a month with a fractured collarbone. The fracture has healed and the midfielder has resumed full team training, giving coach Antonio Hidalgo another option in midfield. A bench role gives Deportivo room to ease him back into competitive action after the layoff. He has made three league appearances this season and could add to that total if called upon.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bright Ede - Expected back after international break Ede (hamstring) has resumed partial team training but remains out for in Saturday's La Liga clash against Espanyol, with Deportivo expecting him to be fully fit after the November...

Impact Ede is making encouraging progress in his recovery from a right hamstring injury sustained during the encounter against Levante, which forced him off and subsequently sidelined him. The center-back has begun participating in portions of team training, suggesting he is approaching the final stages of his rehabilitation. However, coach Hidalgo has indicated that Deportivo intends to avoid unnecessary risks ahead of the international break, making a return after the break more likely. The additional recovery period should allow Ede to regain full fitness before the league resumes later in November. His absence leaves Lucas Noubi and Jose Maria Gimenez as the primary options in central defense, with the pair expected to continue together against Espanyol.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zakaria Eddahchouri - Closing in on return Eddahchouri is making encouraging progress in his recovery from a left wrist injury and could return to competitive action soon, according to coach Antonio Hidalgo, per Riazor. "He...

Impact Eddahchouri is approaching a return after undergoing surgery on his left wrist following an injury sustained during training. The forward had experienced complications during his rehabilitation, extending his absence beyond the initial expectations, but coach Hidalgo's latest comments suggest those concerns are gradually being resolved. Although no definitive return date has been established, the positive update raises hopes that he could become available around the November international break. Eddahchouri has made four substitute appearances in La Liga this season, scoring once, and has yet to establish a regular starting role in Deportivo's attack. His eventual return would provide Hidalgo with another attacking option, although his playing time could initially be limited after an extended period without competitive action. Bil Nsongo and Jonathan Asp-Jensen remain alternatives in the attacking rotation while Eddahchouri completes the final stages of his recovery.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marc Casado - Could return against Espanyol Casado (collarbone) could return to Deportivo's squad for Saturday's La Liga clash against Espanyol after resuming full team training, although a final decision will be made follow...

Impact Casado is approaching his return after spending more than a month sidelined with a fractured collarbone. The midfielder has resumed normal training activities, and medical examinations have confirmed that the fracture has healed, allowing him to increase his workload without restrictions. However, coach Hidalgo remains cautious about rushing him back into competitive action, particularly with the November international break providing additional recovery time. His inclusion against Espanyol will depend on how he responds to Friday's final training session, and even if selected, he could initially be limited to a substitute role after his extended absence. Casado has made just three appearances this season, recording two interceptions, one clearance and six fouls drawn.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marc Casado - Training ahead of schedule Casado (collarbone) rejoined team drills in recent weeks and already worked normally in Tuesday's practice, Anton Lopez of Riazor.org reports.

Impact Casado is now expected to bounce back much sooner than originally expected from his collarbone fracture. It still seems difficult for him to record a lot of minutes after more than a month of inactivity, but he could be ready for a meaningful role after the November international break, challenging Mario Soriano, Lorenzo Amatucci and Riki Rodriguez. Casado has posted just two interceptions, one clearance and six fouls drawn over three appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mastantuono's late winner ends Fiorentina's 52-day winless run

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NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Logs 21 minutes in return Aubameyang registered one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Aubameyang bounced back to the match squad after an accelerated recovery from a knee injury, and his lone attempt was saved by the goalkeeper, leaving a rebound that Bil Nsongo pounced on to seal the win. The veteran had missed practically all of October, before which he opened the campaign in ideal fashion with five goals and two assists over seven games. The next step is to build up his minutes until he reclaims the role he held early in the season, which could mean displacing David Mella or perhaps Luismi Cruz from the current starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bil Nsongo - Scores in win Nsongo scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Nsongo stayed alert to a rebound and tapped in his team's second goal in the 87th minute against Osasuna. He has stood out as a lone center-forward in the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the offensive workload may once again be shared now that the Gabonese is back. Nsongo scored for the second time in his last three matches played (all starts), and the finishing volume lifted his average to a team-high 2.5 shots per game.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Adama Traore - Impact substitute Monday Traore had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Traore replaced Giacomo Quagliata and gave the home attack the spark it needed to complete the comeback, serving up a big chance for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's header that led to a rebound and eventually the winning goal. The winger is still looking for his first direct contribution in eight appearances for Deportivo. In the meantime, he has become a regular source of attacking production off the bench.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luismi Cruz - Assists against Osasuna Cruz assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Monday's 2-1 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Cruz played a short free kick to leave the ball for Mario Soriano, who leveled the score during the 64th minute of Monday's clash. The former Sevilla player has featured on the right wing at times and as a No. 10 at others, but his value usually lies in creation, with crosses and set pieces lifting his production. Two assists in league play now leave him tied for the team lead in that category.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Carreno - Scores goal in win Soriano scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 win versus Osasuna.

Impact Soriano operated in a hybrid role in midfield and delivered a standout showing, capped by the 64th-minute equalizer on a rehearsed two-touch free-kick routine. The midfielder has been one of the steadiest performers on the squad, taking multiple shots in five straight matches and producing two goals and one assist over that run. A few set pieces also fall to him, although Luismi Cruz is ahead of him in the pecking order there.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Roman - Concedes once versus Osasuna Roman registered two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Roman was beaten from close range on a sequence that began with his own mistake, a misplayed pass out of the back, during the first half of the victory. The performance pulled his average down to 2.9 saves per game, and he's still waiting on a clean sheet through 11 La Liga matches this season. That downward trend raises some doubts ahead of a visit to Espanyol, though the hosts haven't been overly threatening, with 13 goals scored over 11 games.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Available off bench Monday Aubameyang (knee) is on the bench for Monday's game against Osasuna.

Impact As expected, Aubameyang has been cleared to play Monday but will have to wait for his opportunity off the bench. The star forward recovered quicker than expected, as he was initially set to return after the November international break. Aubameyang has five goals in seven appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Cleared to face Osasuna Aubameyang (knee) has received medical clearance and will be included in Deportivo's squad for Monday's La Liga clash against Osasuna after recovering from knee surgery, according...

Impact Aubameyang is set to make his return to the matchday squad after undergoing surgery Sept. 24 to repair the lateral meniscus in his right knee following an injury sustained against Betis. The striker has completed several full team training sessions and recovered faster than initially anticipated, although he is expected to be eased back into action with limited minutes off the bench. He recorded five goals and two assists across his first five La Liga appearances this season, making his comeback a significant boost to Deportivo's attack. His playing time could increase against Espanyol on Nov. 7 as he works toward regaining full match fitness.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Return date remains uncertain Aubameyang (knee) continues making progress in his recovery from surgery but has no confirmed return date, with Deportivo taking a cautious approach to his comeback, according to c...

Impact Aubameyang is nearing a return after undergoing surgery Sept. 24 to repair the lateral meniscus in his right knee. The striker has resumed full team training, completing multiple sessions without restrictions, but Deportivo remain cautious about rushing him back into competitive action. Although he has already been ruled out of Monday's clash against Osasuna, a potential return against Espanyol on Nov. 7 remains possible, depending on his progress. Aubameyang recorded five goals and two assists in his first five La Liga appearances this season, making his eventual return an important boost to Deportivo's attack.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Completes another full training session Aubameyang (knee) completed his second full team training session Saturday as he continues to progress toward a return from knee surgery, according to Bea Arrizado of DXT Campeon.

Impact Aubameyang is approaching a return to competitive action after undergoing surgery Sept. 24 to repair the lateral meniscus in his right knee following an injury sustained against Betis. The Gabonese forward resumed training with the group Tuesday and has now completed two unrestricted sessions, marking a significant step forward in his recovery. Although he has already been ruled out of Monday's La Liga clash against Osasuna, his recent progress raises hopes that he could return before the November international break. Deportivo's following league fixture against Espanyol on Nov. 7 represents a potential opportunity for his comeback, provided he continues to respond positively to his increased workload. Aubameyang recorded five goals and two assists across his first five appearances of the season, and his return would provide a major attacking boost for a Deportivo side currently on a six-match winless run in La Liga.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Noe Carrillo - Assists in season debut Carrillo (muscular) recorded an assist in 62 minutes of play during Thursday's Copa del Rey matchup versus Auriense.

Impact Carrillo bounced back from a considerable absence due the injury he suffered in the preseason, finally making the first-team starting lineup for the Copa del Rey round one clash. The young midfielder is not yet expected to play a huge role in league action, but he'll aim to see minutes off the bench at some point of the season. The assist in the midweek contest came when he pulled a ball back from the goal line, offering a good showing of his ability to push forward, although it might not be so easy against top-tier opposition. Carrillo will challenge Lorenzo Amatucci and Diego Villares for playing time in future fixtures.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Could return earlier than anticipated Aubameyang (knee) could have an outside chance of playing against Espanyol on Nov. 7 before the international break, according to NOS Diario.

Impact Aubameyang is back in training with the rest of the group, but he's participating in some areas of the sessions, so he's trending in the right direction. He has already been ruled out against Osasuna, but if he continues to beat the projected timelines, he could have an outside chance of playing against Espanyol before the break on Saturday, Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Nearing return from knee injury Aubameyang (knee) has resumed partial team training and is nearing a return to action, although his availability for Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Auriense remains uncertai...

Impact Aubameyang continues to make progress in his recovery from a knee injury, having resumed partial team training after an extended absence. The forward is reportedly tolerating his increased workload well, although the club remains cautious about rushing him back before his knee can handle full training intensity. He recorded five goals and two assists across his first five appearances this season, making his return a significant boost to Deportivo's attack.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Noe Carrillo - Available for cup appearance Carrillo (muscle) is expected to receive playing time during Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Auriense after recovering from a minor muscular issue, according to coach Antonio...

Impact Carrillo has recovered from the muscular discomfort that forced him off against Lugo, with examinations confirming that he avoided a significant injury. The young midfielder had recently returned from a two-month absence and is now set to receive an opportunity with Deportivo's first team in Thursday's cup encounter against Auriense. Having previously been included in the senior squad without making an appearance, Carrillo will look to use the match to strengthen his case for a more regular role.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Returns to group training Aubameyang (knee) returned to group training Tuesday, according to La Voz de Galicia.

Impact Aubameyang completed the first part of the training session with his teammates and later resumed his individual program, but it's still a good sign for the star forward. Aubameyang remains a few weeks away from returning, as he needs to return to full training and regain match fitness, but he's trending in the right direction. He notched five goals and two assists in his first five appearances this season, so having him back would be a huge boost for Depor's attack.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Carreno - Plays full 90 again Carreno had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Carreno would get into the starting XI for a fourth straight match Saturday, playing the full 90 for a fourth straight match as well. He would bag two shots and a chance created, although it was a second straight match without a goal contribution. He remains with one goal and two assists in 10 appearances (nine starts) this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Villares - Two shots Saturday Villares registered two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Villares would start for a third straight match Saturday, playing 58 minutes in the loss. He would bag two shots and a cross in the outing, unable to get much going. He looked to be more of a rotational option after only two appearances in the first six games, although he has started to earn more time since bagging a goal.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Mastantuono's late winner ends Fiorentina's 52-day winless run