Espanyol Team News - Soccer

Urko Gonzalez de Zarate - Ruled out against Deportivo Gonzalez will miss Saturday's match against Deportivo due to a minor issue, according to head coach Eder Sarabia."Urko has a small thing, it's not much, but for now he's out for to...

Impact Urko will sit out Saturday's game against Deportivo, though the new head coach Eder Sarabia stressed that the problem is not serious and that the club will assess him over the coming days. He could be back after the international break, which follows this weekend's game, if the issue clears up as expected.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clemens Riedel - Available again Riedel has participated fully in training throughout the week and is available for selection under new coach Eder Sarabia, with his exclusion from last Friday's La Liga clash again...

Impact Riedel is set to compete for a place in Espanyol's defensive rotation after missing the previous league fixture for tactical reasons rather than a physical setback. The defender has made eight La Liga appearances this season, including six starts, and completed the full 90 minutes against both Malaga and Atletico Madrid before remaining an unused substitute against Racing Santander. His recent exclusion against Villarreal was therefore a notable change in his involvement, particularly given his relatively consistent playing time earlier in the campaign. However, his uninterrupted participation in training confirms that he is ready to contribute whenever called upon. New coach Sarabia's arrival could reshape the defensive hierarchy, offering Riedel an opportunity to regain his place in the squad and potentially challenge for a starting role.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Available under new coach Gorosabel has trained normally throughout the week and is available for selection under new coach Eder Sarabia, with his omission from last Friday's La Liga clash against Villarrea...

Impact Gorosabel remains in search of his first competitive appearance of the 2026/27 campaign, having struggled to establish himself in Espanyol's defensive rotation. The right-back was previously declared available against Atletico Madrid after missing the Malaga encounter but was subsequently excluded from the traveling squad for Villarreal despite having no reported injury concerns. His full participation in training this week confirms that fitness is not preventing him from competing for minutes, although his lack of involvement this season raises questions about his immediate prospects. New coach Sarabia's arrival offers Gorosabel an opportunity to make a fresh impression and potentially earn a place in the matchday squad.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Urko Gonzalez de Zarate - Back in contention for selection Gonzalez has trained without restrictions throughout the week and is available for selection under new coach Eder Sarabia, with his absence from last Friday's La Liga clash against...

Impact Gonzalez will have another opportunity to compete for playing time following the managerial change, although his position in Espanyol's midfield rotation remains uncertain. The midfielder was left out of the traveling squad against Villarreal despite having no reported fitness concerns, and his participation in every training session this week confirms that he is physically ready to contribute. His involvement has been limited recently, with just five minutes played against Racing Santander on Oct. 24 after remaining an unused substitute against Atletico Madrid. Gonzalez previously started three consecutive league matches in September but has struggled to maintain a regular role since then. Coach Sarabia's arrival could offer him a chance to regain prominence, particularly if the new coach makes adjustments to the midfield setup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Drkusic - 11 clearances in 1-0 win Drkusic recorded three tackles (zero won), 11 clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory against Villarreal.

Impact Drkusic helped his side to a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory over Villarreal with 11 clearances. The defender has started the last three games and played 90 minutes for the second time this season. 11 clearances in this game were the most he has made in a game this season, and he made two interceptions for the second game in a row. The defender did, however, fail to win any of his three tackles, meaning he has lost the last five of his attempted tackles.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Zaragoza - Assists only goal in 1-0 win Bryan Zaragoza assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Villarreal. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Zaragoza assisted Leandro Cabrera for the only goal of the 1-0 win against Villarreal to provide his first assist of the club. He has started the last five matches in a row, having been a substitute for three matches. He has created a chance in four of his five started and this was the third game that he has attempted two or more crosses. The wide man did win both of his tackles, but he picked up his second yellow card of the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Scores only goal in 1-0 win Cabrera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 victory over Villarreal.

Impact Cabrera scored his first goal of the season to bring the only goal in a 1-0 win. The goal came from his only shot of the match, but he had attempted six shots in the two games prior to this without getting one on target. He has started and played 90 minutes in each of the last eight La Liga games, having missed the first three games of the season. He made six clearances in the game, his fifth time this season getting this number or more.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angel Fortuno - Five saves in 1-0 win Angel Fortuno registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 win against Villarreal.

Impact Angel Fortuno picked up his first clean sheet for Espanyol and has now started four matches in a row. It took five saves to prevent Villarreal from scoring in this game and he has made a minimum of five saves in each game that he has played in this year. In four games he has made 23 saves and conceded four goals.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roger Hinojo - Picks up fifth yellow card Hinojo will miss Espanyol's next league match against Deportivo de La Coruna after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 2-0 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Hinojo received his fifth booking of the campaign during Friday's visit to Villarreal and will serve a one-match suspension as a result. His absence leaves Espanyol needing a replacement at left-back for the Deportivo de La Coruna fixture, with Quilindschy Hartman the natural alternative. The suspension should be limited to one match, allowing Hinojo to return against Athletic Club on Nov. 20.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Santiago Vargas - Starts on senior debut Friday Santiago will make his senior debut as a starter on the wing in Friday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Santiago gets the nod on the wing in coach Sergio Garcia's first game in charge, as the interim coach turns to a player he knows well from his work with Espanyol B. The 19-year-old arrives in good form after scoring four goals for the reserve side this season. He has a chance to make an impression for an Espanyol side that has collected just one point from its last 15 in the league.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Clemens Riedel - Missing Villarreal encounter Riedel (undisclosed) has been left out of Espanyol's traveling squad for Friday's La Liga clash against Villarreal, according to Oriol Vidal of Esport3.

Impact Riedel will be unavailable for Friday's trip to Villarreal, with the reason behind his exclusion yet to be disclosed. The defender has made eight La Liga appearances this season, including six starts, playing the full 90 minutes against Malaga and Atletico Madrid recently before remaining on the bench against Racing Santander on Saturday. His absence further limits Espanyol's defensive options ahead of interim coach Garcia de La Fuente's first match in charge, although the inclusion of several reserve-team players provides additional depth. It remains unclear whether Riedel will be available for the following league fixture.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Left out of Villarreal squad Gorosabel (undisclosed) has not traveled with Espanyol for Friday's La Liga clash against Villarreal and will be unavailable for the encounter, according to La Grada.

Impact Gorosabel has been omitted from Espanyol's traveling squad for Friday's trip to Villarreal, although the reason for his absence remains unclear. The defender had previously been declared available for the encounter against Atletico Madrid after missing the match against Malaga, but he has yet to make a competitive appearance during the 2026/27 campaign. His latest exclusion comes as interim coach Garcia de La Fuente prepares for his first match in charge, with four reserve-team players included in the squad. Given Gorosabel's lack of playing time this season, his absence should have little impact on Espanyol's defensive setup.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Urko Gonzalez de Zarate - Left out of Espanyol squad Gonzalez (undisclosed) has not traveled with Espanyol for Friday's La Liga clash against Villarreal and will be unavailable for interim coach Garcia de la Fuente's first match in c...

Impact Gonzalez will miss Friday's encounter against Villarreal after being excluded from Espanyol's traveling squad, although the reason for his absence has not been disclosed. The midfielder has seen limited playing time in recent weeks, recording just five minutes against Racing Santander on Oct. 24 after previously remaining an unused substitute against Atletico Madrid. He started three consecutive league fixtures in September but has since fallen down the midfield pecking order. His absence is unlikely to significantly affect Espanyol's starting lineup, while interim coach Garcia de la Fuente has included several reserve-team players in his squad for the trip.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Fortuno - Brilliant in loss Angel Fortuno registered seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Racing Santander. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Vinas was defeated Saturday but his individual talent was apparent. The goalkeeper stopped seven of the nine shots he faced during the match. He was excellent for the most part, but the two goals he allowed simply were too much as his attack couldn't get anything going in front of him. Vinas will hope to keep this level going in what should be a tough month of November.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Nets in loss Edu Exposito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Racing Santander. In addition, he w...

Impact Exposito scored once during Saturday's loss. He also sent in seven crosses with a nice bit of volume throughout the match. The midfielder was excellent when he was on the ball and caused issues going forward throughout the match. Exposito should continue to produce solid volume moving forward.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Vanja Drkusic - Returns to full training Drkusic (undisclosed) participated fully in Espanyol's team training session Sunday after being forced off during Saturday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid and appears avail...

Impact Drkusic appears to have avoided a significant injury after experiencing physical discomfort during Saturday's encounter against Atletico Madrid, which forced him to request a substitution in the 63rd minute. The Slovenian center-back had started alongside Clemens Riedel and Leandro Cabrera in Espanyol's five-man defensive setup before being replaced by Unai Nunez. His early withdrawal had raised concerns given that he was also substituted during Slovenia's recent international clash against Scotland, but his return to unrestricted training just one day later suggests the latest issue was relatively minor. Drkusic should remain in contention for his usual role in central defense moving forward, although he will continue competing with Nunez for playing time.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Fortuno - Five saves in another start Fortuno had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Fortuno went into the weekend unsure of his place after coach Manolo Gonzalez refused to name his goalkeeper in the build up, but he got the nod for a second consecutive league start even with Marko Dmitrovic fit again. That decision was quickly put to the test as Atletico Madrid took control of the ball and pinned Espanyol back, and the goalkeeper rose to it with five saves to keep the visitors out for most of the afternoon. That resistance held until the closing stages, when Alex Baena finally found a way past him. It was a cruel end to a display that strengthened his claim to the shirt, and after strong outings at Malaga and here, Fortuno could have the edge over Dmitrovic in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Drkusic - Forced off with physical discomfort Drkusic (undisclosed) was forced off in the 63rd minute of Saturday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid after experiencing physical discomfort during the second half. The defen...

Impact Drkusic was handed a starting role in Espanyol's five-man defensive setup against Atletico Madrid, lining up alongside Clemens Riedel and Leandro Cabrera before being forced to leave the pitch with the score still 0-0 in the 63rd minute. The Slovenian center-back began experiencing discomfort during the second half and was unable to continue, raising concerns about his fitness after he had also been substituted in the 64th minute of Slovenia's recent international match against Scotland. It remains unclear whether the two incidents are related, and further medical assessments will be needed to determine the extent of his latest issue. Should Drkusic be required to miss time, Unai Nunez could benefit from additional opportunities in central defense, having been called upon to replace him Saturday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Fit for Atletico Madrid clash Dmitrovic is available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid after recovering from a back injury, according to coach Manolo Gonzalez, per L'Esportiu de Catalunya.

Impact Dmitrovic has recovered from the back issue that prevented him from training ahead of Espanyol's previous matchup against Malaga. The Serbian goalkeeper was replaced by Angel Fortuno after failing to participate in any training sessions during the week, with Gonzalez unwilling to risk starting him without adequate preparation. Fortuno delivered an impressive performance in his absence, earning praise from the manager despite conceding a late goal. Dmitrovic had been Espanyol's regular starter before the setback, conceding 10 goals while keeping two clean sheets across seven La Liga appearances this season. His return to fitness puts him back in contention for the starting role Saturday, although Fortuno's strong showing could give coach Gonzalez a selection decision to make.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Available to face Atletico Madrid Gorosabel is available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid, according to coach Manolo Gonzalez, per L'Esportiu de Catalunya.

Impact Gorosabel returns to contention after being left out of Espanyol's squad for the previous matchup against Malaga. The defender's absence had not been accompanied by any official injury announcement, leaving uncertainty over whether his omission was related to fitness or a tactical decision. Gonzalez's latest update confirms that Gorosabel is available for Saturday's contest, although his involvement remains uncertain given that he has yet to make a competitive appearance this season. The defender will hope to earn his first minutes of the 2026/27 campaign, but a place in the starting lineup appears unlikely considering his lack of playing time.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Resumes training on grass Kike (hamstring) returned to individual training on the grass Thursday for the first time since undergoing surgery Aug. 5 on his right biceps femoris tendon, although he remains si...

Impact Kike has been recovering from a serious hamstring injury sustained during preseason, with his initial recovery timeline estimated at three to four months following surgery. Thursday's return to field work represents an important milestone in his rehabilitation, but the veteran striker still has several stages to complete before rejoining his teammates and becoming available for selection. The 36-year-old recorded eight goals and one assist across 37 La Liga appearances last season, including 17 starts, establishing himself as an important attacking option for Espanyol. Roberto Fernandez and Alex Calatrava should continue benefiting from additional opportunities while Kike works toward his eventual return, with no updated timetable provided for his competitive comeback.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jofre Carreras - Resumes individual field work Carreras returned to individual training on the grass Thursday as he continues recovering from a right adductor injury, although he has yet to rejoin his Espanyol teammates ahead o...

Impact Carreras has missed Espanyol's recent matches against Elche and Malaga due to persistent groin discomfort, despite initially being considered available for the latter fixture. The winger took another step forward in his recovery Thursday by completing individual exercises on the training pitch at the Dani Jarque training facility, but he remains outside full team activities. Having made just three La Liga appearances this season amid recurring fitness concerns, Carreras will need to demonstrate further progress before receiving medical clearance. His involvement against Atletico Madrid appears unlikely given his continued absence from team training, although no definitive return date has been established.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jofre Carreras - Working toward return Carreras (groin) ultimately missed Friday's clash against Malaga despite being declared available beforehand and was spotted working hard on his recovery Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Carreras continues to work toward regaining full fitness after dealing with groin discomfort that also kept him out of the clash against Elche before the international break. Although coach Manolo Gonzalez had indicated the midfielder was available for the trip to Malaga, he ultimately did not feature. Carreras has made just three La Liga appearances this season due to recurring fitness concerns, and his latest training activity suggests he is making progress toward a return. However, his availability for Saturday's clash against Atletico remains uncertain until he resumes full team training.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Fortuno - Six saves in first start Fortuno had six saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Malaga.

Impact Fortuno stepped in for his first start of the season after Marko Dmitrovic spent the week struggling with back discomfort, and the goalkeeper gave Espanyol plenty of security at Malaga. He made six saves from inside the box and four high claims as the hosts pushed hard after the break, and he was beaten only by a powerful Adrian Nino finish deep into stoppage time that denied Espanyol the win. Dmitrovic had started each of the first seven league games and is expected to return once he trains normally again, but Fortuno has given his coach something to think about.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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