Espanyol Team News - Soccer

Fernando Calero - Remains doubtful Calero (quadriceps) is still in recovery and wasn't spotted in team training Thursday, making him a doubt for Saturday's clash against Atletico, according to El 1900.

Impact Calero was subbed off at halftime against Villarreal after taking a knock to his quadriceps, an issue that already ruled him out of the last match versus Celta Vigo. The defender is still in recovery mode and was not back in full team training Thursday, putting his availability for Saturday's showdown with the Colchoneros in serious doubt. If he cannot turn things around in time, Clemens Riedel is lined up to step into the back line once again for the Catalans.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Two saves, allows two goals Dmitrovic had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact It's hard to blame Dmitrovic for the two goals he conceded -- both were tap-ins from very close range where he couldn't do much. Dmitrovic will have a tough matchup at Atletico Madrid on Saturday, Feb. 21, a game that shouldn't carry a ton of upside for the veteran goalkeeper.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Scores impressive goal Kike scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Kike bagged an impressive goal in this contest, evening the score early in the second half in a sequence he fabricated on his own. After a rebound on the edge of the box, the striker hustled his way into position before unleashing an unstoppable shot past Andrei Radu. This was Kike's fourth goal of the season -- a decent output considering he's started in only eight of his 23 league outings this term.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyrhys Dolan - Scores vs. Celta Vigo Dolan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Dolan capped an impressive passing sequence with a clever finish from close range after a low cross from Ramon Terrats. This was Dolan's first goal of the season, and the explosive winger also has three assists to his name.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Terrats - Assists off bench in late cameo Terrats assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Terrats came off the bench but only needed a few minutes to make an impact in this game, as his low cross allowed Tyrhys Dolan to give Espanyol a 2-1 lead late in the second half. Terrats now has one goal and one assist over his last three Liga appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Calero - Not training Friday Calero (undisclosed) wasn't spotted in team training Friday and is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo, according to El 1900.

Impact Calero was pulled at halftime last match for undisclosed reasons and was not seen in training Friday, one day ahead of Saturday's showdown with Celta Vigo. The defender appears to be dealing with some discomfort and is now a real question mark for the clash with the Celeste. If he is ruled out, Clemens Riedel is in line to step into the starting XI and hold down the spot until Calero is cleared to return.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Salinas - Unfortunate own-goal Salinas had an own goal, one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 4-1 loss to Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 6th minute.

Impact Salinas was in a starting role Monday for his first appearance in five games, only his second start in nine appearances. However, it would go far from planned, allowing four goals while scoring an own-goal for himself, a day to forget altogether. He should drop back to the bench moving forward, more of a rotational player.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrhys Dolan - Whips in four crosses Dolan had one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 4-1 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Dolan was back in the starting XI Monday after two games from the bench, playing 59 minutes in the loss. He would record a decent four crosses in the outing, his most in three appearances. He remains with three assists this season but no goals in 22 appearances, hoping for his first soon.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cyril Ngonge - Records assist Ngonge assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Monday's 4-1 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Ngonge was only asked to play from the bench Monday and came on for 31 minutes, a solid spell from the bench. He would find Leandro Cabrera via a cross in the 88th minute for an assist, the club's lone goal of the match. This is only his second goal contribution of the season, scoring a goal in their third game of the season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Nets Kate consolation goal Cabrera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-1 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Cabrera would earn a goal Monday but only in the dying minutes of the match, scoring just ahead of injury time. This is his first goal in six games, now up to three on the season in 22 appearances. The defender also recorded four tackles and three clearances, although the four goals allowed tarnished his day in the defense.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Allows four against Villarreal Dmitrovic had no saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-1 defeat versus Villarreal.

Impact Dmitrovic would have a rough night in net Monday, with the goalie allowing four goals and not making a single save, even though one goal was from his own teammate. That said, he has now gone seven straight games with no clean sheet, a rough spell for the keeper. He will hope to pick up his eighth of the season next time out, although that could be difficult against a Celta Vigo squad.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

USA's Alex Freeman Makes La Liga Debut In Villarreal's Win Over Espanyol

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FEBRUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

USA's Alex Freeman Makes La Liga Debut In Villarreal's Win Over Espanyol

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FEBRUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Ramon Terrats - Available again Terrats is an option for upcoming fixtures after being left out of Monday's clash with Villarreal due to a loan lock.

Impact Terrats will rejoin the team for the remaining league games, hoping to add to his totals of five shots, 16 crosses and one goal in 15 appearances this season. The versatile player made a couple of starts on the left wing before the match against Villarreal, so he could be a solid rival to Tyrhys Dolan in that position but might not record full 90 minutes in many games.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Eligible going forward Romero is back in contention to play in future matchups following his absence against his parent club Villarreal.

Impact Romero has been a regular presence in his team's lineup during the current season, missing only the two clashes with Villarreal because of his loan contract, so he may now be selected over Jose Salinas for the rest of the campaign. Despite featuring in the back line, Romero is currently tied as his team's second-best offensive contributor with a combination of four goals and two assists, and he's also reliable for his averages of 5.0 balls recovered and 3.1 tackles per game.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 9 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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FEBRUARY 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Carlos Romero - Not an option Monday Romero is out for Monday's match against Villarreal due to being loan-locked, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez.

Impact Romero is not going to be with the team Monday despite being a regular starter in the defense, with the defender out due to playing his parent club. That said, Clemens Ried seems to be the most likely replacement, with Romero available next contest.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Terrats - Loan-locked Monday Terrats is out for Monday's match against Villarreal due to a loan lock, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez.

Impact Terrats is set to play his parent club Monday and actually won't play, as he is loan-locked for the outing. This will leave the club without their starter on the left flank of the past two outings, with Pere Milla likely to start in his place. Terrats will next be an option following the end of Monday's outing.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Concedes two in loss Dmitrovic gave up two goals on 11 shot attempts (seven on target) making five saves in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Alaves.

Impact Dmitrovic was kept busy Friday, his five saves were one off his season high and the most he has had in his last six appearances. After registering three straight clean sheets, Dmitrovic has now gone six straight games without one, while conceding 11 goals in that time.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cyril Ngonge - Joins Espanyol on loan Ngonge was loaned to Espanyol from Napoli until the end of the season, with an option to buy, his new club announced.

Impact Ngonge was developed at Club Brugge and made his professional debut in 2018 before spells with PSV Eindhoven, RKC Waalwijk, and Groningen. He moved to Italy in 2023, featuring for Hellas Verona and Napoli, with whom he is under contract until 2028 and won the Scudetto last season. The forward spent the first half of the current Serie A campaign on loan at Torino and will now discover a new league since he will play with the Catalans until the end of the season at least and could extend his stay since the loan has a purchase option included.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol stunned by Alaves comeback victory in La Liga

Espanyol has been stunned by Alaves 2-1 in La Liga which has extended its winless run to five games

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Espanyol vs. Deportivo Alaves Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Jan. 30 Espanyol (fifth) is currently well above Deportivo Alaves (15th) in LaLiga, but it hosts Deportivo Alaves on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Below, you...

JANUARY 30 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Kike Garcia - Earns assist Kike assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Valencia. In addition, he was given a y...

Impact Kike would earn the club's lone assist of the match Saturday, finding Ramon Terrats in the 54th minute. This comes despite appearing off the bench, only playing for 39 minutes. It was also his first assist of the season, although he does have three goals in his 20 appearances.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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