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Vanja Drkusic - Withdrawn with apparent injury Drkusic was forced off with an apparent injury during Saturday's Nations League meeting with Scotland.

Impact Drkusic will be assessed, with more clarity expected once Slovenia have examined him. He had been one of the more prominent performers before the withdrawal, having struck the woodwork. Slovenia play again in three days, so his involvement in that fixture should indicate whether the problem is minor. The 26-year-old is not a regular starter at Espanyol, where Unai Nunez, Leandro Cabrera and Clemens Riedel are all ahead of him.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Javi Puado - Close to return Puado (knee) enters a decisive phase of his recovery during this international break, with the club targeting a possible reappearance against Malaga on Oct. 9, according to La Grad...

Impact Puado has been sidelined for more than eight months since tearing his right ACL against Levante on January 11, having begun working on the grass in late August before joining teammates in team training on Sept. 2. Coach Manolo Gonzalez has earmarked this break as the moment to increase his workload toward full team involvement, and while Malaga looks like the most logical venue for his return to a matchday squad, a gradual reintegration appears more likely than an immediate starting role given the competition he'll face from Roberto Fernandez, Tyrhys Dolan, Bryan Zaragoza, Pere Milla and Jofre Carreras.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Three saves but concedes three Dmitrovic made three saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-1 loss versus Elche.

Impact Dmitrovic was unable to keep 10-man Elche at bay as he conceded three goals in their defeat. The first goal saw Fer Nino beat the offside trap and took it around the goalkeeper to put it in the back of the net. Before this game, he had only conceded seven goals in six games, keeping two clean sheets this season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

🔴 RCD ESPANYOL vs ELCHE CF - PREVIA DEL PARTID

SEPTEMBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Omar El Hilali - Clears suspension El Hilali is no longer banned and could resume club play immediately after the international break.

Impact El Hilali will be expected to regain a starting spot on the right flank of a back four following Jose Angel Lopez's unimpressive performance in his place during Friday's loss to Elche. Prior to the ban, the Moroccan was coming off delivering his first assist of the campaign, and he had started all six La Liga games so far. He could be relied on for both crosses and defensive numbers whenever he's back on the pitch, although his team may continue to struggle to secure clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jofre Carreras - Remains out Friday Carreras (groin) remains out for Friday's clash against Elche, according to the club.

Impact Carreras had been considered a doubt for the recent match against Elche as he continued dealing with groin discomfort, and this confirmed absence extends a stretch that has already limited him to just three appearances across six LaLiga matches this season. His path back to full training will continue to be monitored as Espanyol's season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Available for Elche clash Gorosabel (groin) is available for Friday's clash against Elche, according to the club.

Impact Gorosabel had been a late fitness call after joining team training following an extended absence without a single appearance this season, with coach Manolo Gonzalez previously expressing uncertainty over whether he would be ready to compete. His confirmed availability now marks his return to the squad, though a cautious approach to his workload would not be surprising given the lengthy layoff.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jofre Carreras - Could return against Elche Carreras (groin) remains a doubt for Friday's clash against Elche as he continues to deal with discomfort, according to coach Manolo Gonzalez. "There's some doubt over Carreras, so...

Impact Carreras has made just three appearances across six LaLiga matches this season while dealing with the groin issue. After missing the previous match against Rayo Vallecano, the winger will need to show he's recovered sufficiently to return to contention against Elche. His status should be determined closer to kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Late call against Elche Gorosabel (undisclosed) is a late fitness call for Friday's clash against Elche, according to coach Manolo Gonzalez. "Gorosabel will be with the group. We'll see if he's in conditi...

Impact Gorosabel has yet to make an appearance this season and is now taking part in team training as he works toward his competitive return. His involvement in the final preparations will determine whether he's ready to make the squad against Elche, though his lengthy absence could lead to a cautious approach if he is cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Takes three shots, active off bench Exposito had three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Exposito came off the bench Tuesday because he was dealing with some discomfort, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, but it was a load-management decision. Expect Exposito to return to the XI when Espanyol take on Elche on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Beaten twice in loss Dmitrovic registered no saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Dmitrovic couldn't do much in any of the two goals he conceded in this match, but to be fair, the defense didn't cooperate much, either. The veteran goalkeeper will look to enter the international break on a high note since Espanyol have a favorable matchup against Elche on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

RAYO VALLECANO vs RCD ESPANYOL | RUEDA DE PRENSA

SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Omar El Hilali - Earns red card Tuesday El Hilali received a straight red card in stoppage time of Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact El Hilali got sent off for a handball during the final minutes of an otherwise successful performance, with the defender delivering several crosses and winning most of his duels. He'll be suspended for the upcoming matchup versus Elche, and the lengthy international break means he won't be eligible for official club play until Oct. 9 against Malaga. He had just produced his first assist of the season in his previous start. With his positional rival Andoni Gorosabel (groin) struggling to regain fitness, Unai Nunez may be deployed at right-back while the Moroccan serves his ban.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

RAYO VALLECANO 2 - 1 RCD ESPANYOL | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Jofre Carreras - Ruled out with groin injury Carreras is ruled out for Tuesday's clash against Rayo Vallecano due to a groin injury, according to coach Manolo Gonzalez. "He won't travel with us due to a discomfort in his pubi...

Impact Carreras made just three littles appearances in five games this season in LaLiga, and this early setback comes after a limited role last season that saw him record one goal across 921 minutes. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as Espanyol's season continues.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Omar El Hilali - Bags assist El Hilali assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45th m...

Impact El Hilal continues as Espanyol's No. 1 right-back, with the defender starting and playing 90 Saturday. He would also earn his first assist of the season, finding Roberto Fernandez in the 17th minute. This is his first goal contribution of the season, having only two all of last season in his 36 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Hinojo - Remains at left-back Hinojo generated one tackle (one won) and three clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Hinojo was once again in the starting XI for Espanyol, starting at left-back in all five games to open the season. He would see a solid match in the win, recording one tackle won and three clearances on his way to a clean sheet. He has been solid defensively this season, although he has yet to show much attacking ability.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Clean sheet against Osasuna Dmitrovic registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Dmitrovic was great as Espanyol earned the win Saturday, with the keeper stopping all four shots he faced while earning a clean sheet. This gives him his first clean sheet since the season opener, now up to two on the season. He will prepare to face Rayo Vallecano next on Tuesday, having a quick turnaround.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

CA OSASUNA 0 - 2 RCD ESPANYOL | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Andoni Gorosabel - Still not training Gorosabel (groin) is still not training and remains out for the time being, according to El 1900.

Impact Gorosabel had already missed the match against Sevilla due to a lingering adductor injury that has affected him since preseason, with manager Manolo Gonzalez saying at the time the club wanted to have him back soon. His continued absence from training now pushes his return further out, and his path back into contention on the right side of defense will continue to be monitored.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Marko Dmitrovic - Two saves for draw Dmitrovic registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Dmitrovic faced only three shots during Sunday's draw and stopped two of them. That was enough to earn the point, but if he could have gotten to just one more of them he could have earned all three points and a clean sheet. He will be back in action on the road against Osasuna next time out, with hopes of getting back in the win column.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Won't be option Sunday Gorosabel won't be an option for Sunday's game against Sevilla due to a lingering adductor injury that has affected him since preseason, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "He's...

Impact Gorosabel will be an option once he's fit, but that won't come this weekend. When healthy, Gorosabel will compete for minutes on the right side of the defense with Omar El Hilali. His next chance to play will come against Osasuna on Saturday, Sept. 12.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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