Elche Team News - Soccer

Grady Diangana - Scores first league goal in draw Diangana scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Diangana scored a beautifully placed goal from outside the box, sending the ball into the left side of the net. He was very active creatively after coming on in the 74th minute and made an immediate impact. Diangana has appeared in only nine league matches this season, starting five of Elche's 19 games. It has not been an easy adjustment since joining Elche from West Bromwich Albion in the summer, but his performances in limited minutes have clearly opened the door for him to push toward a more regular role in the starting lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Assists in draw Pedrosa assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Pedrosa came on in the 74th minute and made an immediate impact, assisting Grady Diangana for the goal. His minutes have been limited this season, appearing in 12 matches and starting just four of Elche's 19 league games. However, he has been efficient with the time he has been given, recording 16 chances created, 10 successful crosses, and two goal contributions, numbers that place him among the top LaLiga fullbacks in those categories despite playing only 506 minutes. While it remains uncertain whether he will earn a start in the next match, he has certainly opened the door to one in what should be a manageable matchup against 14th-place Sevilla.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Concedes penalty in draw Dituro had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Dituro made his first LaLiga start since November 7, seven matches earlier, earning the nod over Inaki Pena. He performed solidly and was close to keeping a clean sheet before Valencia converted a late penalty in the 87th minute, a goal he could do little about. Across seven league appearances this season, Dituro has conceded seven goals and recorded one clean sheet, which is fairly average. If he starts again, he will have a manageable matchup against Sevilla, who sit 14th in the table and have scored 24 goals in 19 matches.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Suffers knee injury Bigas was forced off in the 60th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia due to a knee injury, according to COPE.

Impact Bigas suffered a bad knock to his knee with opponent Lucas Beltran and was forced off at the hour-mark with pain and crying, rising concerns about a possible important injury. Bigas will be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the issue, but if it had to be an important one, it would be a blow for the Franjiverdes since he is an undisputed starter in the backline and his absence will force a change, with Leo Petrot likely taking the spot in the back-three.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Out vs. Valencia Mir is out for Saturday's game against Valencia, according to Pablo Lopez Riquelme of MARCA.

Impact Elche will be without a key player upfront in Mir, who has netted six goals across 18 appearances (15 starts) in the current campaign. This means Alvaro Rodriguez will probably get the nod upfront alongside Grady Diangana.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Uncertain for Saturday Silva (undisclosed) is uncertain for Saturday's game against Valencia, manager Eder Sarabia told media Friday. "We'll see what happens in Friday's training session to see if he'll...

Impact Silva has missed Elche's last two matches, and judging by the manager's words, it's unclear if he'll play this weekend. The striker has been in and out of the lineup this season but hasn't been very productive. He has four goals so far, but all of them came in a five-game stretch between Sept. 12 and Oct. 5.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Back on grass Wednesday Silva (undisclosed) was spotted back on grass on Wednesday, the club posted.

Impact Silva missed the last two La Liga games due to an undisclosed injury but the striker was spotted back with the team on grass on Wednesday, suggesting he should be back available for Saturday's clash against Valencia. Silva has been a regular starter for Elche this season and could resume that role once fully back fit.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Redondo - Ends ban Redondo is no longer banned and is an option for the club's upcoming games.

Impact Redondo was on the sidelines for a a match last outing after he was shown a red card from the bench, eligible for play once again. The midfielder has mainly served as a rotational option this season and will likely maintain this role moving forward, with only 17 minutes of play since joining the club.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Febas - Assists lone team goal Febas assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Febas assisted Elche's only goal Saturday, having also recorded two successful dribbles and one key passes. The downside, he was dispossessed twice while being shown a yellow card. Overall, the midfielder has been the team's most durable player, starting and playing in all 90 minutes of each game, scoring and assisting once with six shots on target, 14 key passes, and 30 successful dribbles in 18 matches.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Martim Neto - Scores again Neto scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Neto recorded a goal in his second match in a row, for his first two goals of the season. In the last five league games, the midfielder has recorded two goals with an assist, collecting two shots on target, seven key passes and five successful dribbles in that span.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Pena - Sees three go Pena registered one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Pena did not have the best of performances Saturday, allowing three goals on just one save vs Villarreal. This comes after his stellar performance against Rayo Vallecano, making eight saves with a fourth clean sheet of the season. He will look to bounce back on Saturday against Valencia, who have scored six goals in the last five contests.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Grady Diangana - Option for Elche Diangana (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash vs Villarreal.

Impact Diangana is an option as a sub after missing the last two matches with an injury. Prior to that, he had started the previous three games in the attack as he continues to look for his first goal contribution of the season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Redondo - Suspended vs. Villarreal Redondo won't be available for Saturday's game against Villarreal due to a suspension.

Impact Redondo was sent off in the 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano while he was on the bench, and that means he won't be available for this fixture. The Argentine midfielder has been limited to just four appearances off the bench this season, so his absence won't have any impact on fantasy. He will be eligible to return against Valencia on Jan. 10.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Alvaro Rodriguez - Involved in three goals in win Rodriguez scored one goal and assisted twice from seven shots and three chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rodriguez put in a superb display of his offensive skills, scoring the second goal of the match through a left-footed touch in the 67th minute and creating the chances for Hector Fort and German Valera in the sixth and 70th minutes, respectively, of this clash. The striker now leads the squad with four assists while tying as the third-best with three goals. He bounced back to the starting lineup as part of a front two alongside Rafa Mir after being among the substitutes in the previous two games, and the solid output may have earned him the opportunity to maintain high playing time in the next few games.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Martim Neto - Scores as substitute Sunday Neto scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Neto finished a fast association play with Josan to increase the hosts' lead in stoppage time during the win. The Portuguese made a bigger impact as a substitute in this game than in his previous two starts, though it's unclear if he'll return to the initial lineup as he remains in contention with the consistent duo of Alvaro Nunez and Aleix Febas. In any case, Neto will look to improve on his tallies of one goal and three assists as soon as league action resumes in 2026.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Assists off bench in win Josan assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minut...

Impact Josan set up Martim Neto in stoppage time after coming on in a game that was already tilting in his team's favor. The wide midfielder increased his total to two assists over 304 minutes of league play in the 2025/26 course. However, he hasn't seen a lot of action over the last few weeks. He may push for increased playing time at right wing-back, especially if Hector Fort (undisclosed) fails to recover in time for future clashes.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

German Valera - Scores versus Rayo Vallecano Valera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Valera found the back of the net on an easy opportunity from inside the box in the 70th minute of the victory. It was his second goal in the last three league games, adding to his season total of three goals over 16 appearances. He has been most productive when used as a wing-back on the left flank, so he could continue to be chosen in that position over Adria Pedrosa going forward.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Nunez - Delivers six crosses in win Nunez had six crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Nunez was sharp in his passes and deliveries, leading his team in accurate crosses and chances created against Rayo, although it was not enough for him to make a direct contribution to the score sheet. He started the season as a right-back but is now operating in a more advanced role in central midfield. That change, along with his involvement in set pieces, makes him an interesting fantasy asset for upcoming fixtures, especially in terms of playmaking upside.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Assists in victory Bigas assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Bigas complemented his decent defensive performance with a pass that led to Alvaro Rodriguez's goal in the 67th minute of the game. Bigas had some freedom to attack despite featuring as part of a three-man central defense, and the three chances created marked his highest figure in the first five months of the campaign. He has made three starts in a row, averaging 2.0 clearances and 1.3 tackles per game, and contributing to a pair of clean sheets in that period.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Affengruber - Quiet outing in win Affengruber recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Affengruber wasn't too active in ball recovery duties and missed his lone shot on the opposing box, but his side left its goal unbeaten for the second straight home game. The central defender has been the most consistent member of a three-man back line throughout the campaign, tallying 818 passes, 90 clearances, 31 tackles and 23 interceptions across 16 La Liga appearances (15 starts).

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Pena - Earns clean sheet against Rayo Pena recorded eight saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Pena did a great job between the posts, denying a few good chances and taking advantage of the opposition's weak long-range attempts to record a season-high eight saves in Sunday's clash. Additionally, the clean sheet was his fourth in 11 matches played this season. Elche have been dominant at home and will have a second straight game in that condition as they host Villarreal's fourth-ranked attack on Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Ruled out Sunday Silva (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference.

Impact Silva has been dealing with an injury and didn't train this week which rules him out for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. This is a blow for the Franjiverdes since he has been a regular starter this season in the attack and his absence forces a change in the starting XI, with Alvaro Rodriguez as the main option to start on Sunday in his spot.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Unimpressive effort in defeat Mir registered two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Mir failed to create a scoring streak following his brace in the previous week versus Girona, as none of his shots really challenged the rivals' goal this time. He did put a ball into the six-yard box that led to an own goal. A change of formation caused him to play as a lone center-forward Saturday, with both Andre Silva and Alvaro Rodriguez appearing among the substitutes. In any case, Mir logged more than 85 minutes in seven of the last eight league matches, producing three goals in that period.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

German Valera - Leads team in tackles Saturday Valera registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Mallorca.

Impact Valera won 16 of his 20 individual duels while succeeding in five dribbles and a game-high five tackles during the loss. The midfielder operated in a wide role on the right flank after being used on the opposite side in previous appearances. He was unable to improve on his tallies of two goals and two assists in 15 games played. Despite being the team's top set-piece taker, he's more valuable in open play in both attacking and defensive aspects.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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