Girona Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Cristhian Stuani - Scores opener in draw Stuani scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.

Impact Stuani headed Portu's cross into the net to put the visitors ahead during the 54th minute of the game. The Uruguayan notched his eighth goal in 35 matches, extending his lead as the club's top scorer in league play. Despite such a record, he's not a regular member of the lineup given the competition with younger options like Arnaut Danjuma and Bojan Miovski.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Creative effort against Leganes Tsygankov had two shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact Tsygankov tied his season-high mark of four chances created, although none of them resulted in a goal during the draw. He's now averaging 1.2 shots (0.3 on target), 4.9 crosses (1.5 accurate) and 1.2 chances created per game after 22 La Liga matches played in the current campaign. He's expected to be one of his team's most active attackers, with set-piece numbers adding to his upside while he aims to end a seven-game drought of direct contributions.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Portu - Delivers assist in draw Portu assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact Portu sent in a cross that led to the opening goal in the 54th minute of this match. He also created multiple chances for the second straight game. While that was an unusual start for him, the assist may be enough to keep him in contention with Yaser Asprilla and Arnaut Danjuma, both of whom haven't been very impressive in the last few weeks.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Beaten once by Leganes Gazzaniga registered no saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact Gazzaniga had a disappointing performance Thursday, failing to make a save for the first time in his latest 17 games across all competitions. Girona's current 11-match winless streak makes it difficult to trust the goalkeeper. However, he'll look to be more productive in the next meeting with Mallorca, who have scored the fourth-fewest goals in the competition.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE

Cristhian Stuani - Scores off bench Stuani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-1 loss to Betis.

Impact Stuani came off the bench in the second half, with the team already down three goals. He notched his seventh goal of the season as he scored the lone goal for Girona in the 85th minute of the match. He's now scored in three of the last six matches despite not appearing in the starting lineup.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes three in defeat Gazzaniga registered six saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-1 loss versus Betis.

Impact Gazzaniga had a rough time in goal as he allowed three goals in the first half. The goalkeeper faced heavy pressure throughout the match as he made six saves in the contest. Next, he'll face off against Leganes, the team with the second lowest goal amount this season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Abel Ruiz - Not available Thursday Ruiz (hamstring) doesn't feature in the squad list for Thursday's clash against Leganes.

Impact Ruiz hasn't recovered in time to be available for Thursday's clash against Leganes following his hamstring injury. His timeline for return remains unknown, but his next chance to feature will come against Mallorca on May. 5. Yaser Aspirilla and Arnaut Danjuma will continue to see larger roles in the frontline until he comes back.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 21 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miguel Gutierrez - Starting Monday Gutierrez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Betis.

Impact Gutierrez is fit once again after missing the club's last match due to a thigh injury, with the defender immediately reclaiming his spot at left-back. He still has yet to miss a start when fit this season and should continue in this role moving forward.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Yangel Herrera - Starting after early exit Herrera (head) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Betis.

Impact Herrera was forced off last match with a head injury but has already recovered from the blow, with the midfielder immediately seeing the start Monday. That said, he should remain in this role moving forward, now starting in 27 of his 30 appearances this season.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Abel Ruiz - Hamstring injury confirmed Ruiz is out for the time being due to a hamstring injury, according to his club.

Impact Ruiz was reported out ahead of the match due to an undisclosed injury, but now has some more clarity around the situation, as it has been confirmed to be a hamstring injury. This will be something to monitor, as depending on the severity, he could be done for the season. This is forcing a change, with Yaser Asprilla joining the starting XI while Arnaut Danjuma moves to Ruiz's spot at forward.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Abel Ruiz - Out to face Betis Ruiz is out for Monday's match against Betis due to an undisclosed absence, according to manager Michel Sanchez, per Joel Sebastian of Marca.

Impact Ruiz is not going to be an option Monday, returning to the injury list just two matches after returning. This is a tough blow for the club, as he did start in their past two outings. That said, this will force a change, with Bojan Miovski as a likely replacement.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Fit for Monday Gutierrez (thigh) is an option for Monday's match against Betis, according to manager Michel Sanchez, per Joel Sebastian of Marca.

Impact Gutierrez was a late scratch from last match but is fit once again for Monday, with the defender having looked to recover from his thigh injury. He is a typical starter when fit, starting in all 33 of his appearances, so he will hope to see the start immediately.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yangel Herrera - Off with head injury Herrera registered two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Osasuna. He was injured and subbed out in the 93rd minute.

Impact Herrera had to be subbed off in the final minutes of the match as a precaution with a head injury. He will be reevaluated this week, with his status for the clash with Betis on April 21 in jeopardy.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes in each half Gazzaniga allowed two goals while making four saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Gazzaniga allowed a goal in each half as Girona dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed seven goals while combining for 13 saves over his last three starts.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Yaser Asprilla - Prevents clean sheet Asprilla scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing five times inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Asprilla entered the match in the 51st minute and scored in the 96th to prevent a clean sheet for Girona. The goal was the first since February 3rd for Asprilla who has combined for eight shots and 17 crosses over his last three appearances.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Miguel Gutierrez - Late scratch for Osasuna game Miguel won't be available Sunday due to an adductor problem, Girona announced.

Impact Miguel is set for more tests and will attempt to recuperate for next Monday's home game versus Betis. David Lopez is entering the XI in relief, with Daley Blind on the flank.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Option for Sunday Martin (hamstring) is an option for Sunday's match against Osasuna, according to manager Michel Sanchez, per Joel Sebastian of Marca.

Impact Martin looks to be back in the squad and an option for Sunday, with the midfielder making the squad list and being deemed ready to play. He is a regular starter when fit and will expect to see that spot Sunday, starting in 25 o this 31 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Frances - Four crosses in start Frances generated one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact For the first time since October, Frances attempted more than three crosses in a game. Though not as long, it had been a while since he logged an accurate cross, with more than two months passing by. Frances got a start at right-back, but that is not expected to continue while Arnau Martinez is healthy.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Logs four inaccurate crosses Gutierrez generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Gutierrez's last six crosses have been inaccurate, a far cry from his March 15 appearance, when he logged an assist on 11 crosses (four accurate). Since February, the wing-back has recorded 14 crosses (14 accurate) in nine appearances.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Arnaut Danjuma - Eight crosses, four accurate Danjuma registered three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Danjuma logged eight crosses across his previous two appearances and four accurate crosses in his previous three. In just one game Saturday, he achieved both, assuring himself 19 crosses (eight accurate) across all of Girona's post-February games.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yaser Asprilla - Five shots, eight crosses Asprilla generated five shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Even though Asprilla logged a Feb. 3 goal, he had not started any games until March 30, with Saturday marking his second straight start. Clearly, the midfielder provided excellent volume, evident with his team-leading five shots and eight crosses. However, the volume was without efficiency, and his lack of it may not assure him continued starts moving forward.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

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