Granada Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Jesus Vallejo - Out once again Vallejo (hamstring) is out for Friday's match against Valencia.

Impact Vallejo will continue on the sidelines for yet another match as he continues to deal with a hamstring issue, now missing his 10th straight contest. With the club not releasing much on his status, it is difficult to know when he will return, but he will hope it comes against Alaves on April 14.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ricard Sanchez Sendra - Minimal impact versus Cadiz Ricard registered one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 loss against Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th...

Impact Ricard put a shot on target fir the first time in six matches and broke a drought of three matches without creating a chance but he did little else to impact the match, with only one clearance on the defensive end. He was back in the starting XI for this one after only playing six minutes off the bench last time out but his 64 minutes on the pitch are the fewest he has managed in a game he has started this season.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Theodor Corbeanu - Takes one shot off the bench Corbeanu generated one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Corbeanu came on to the pitch with his side trailing and he was able to cross accurately once and take one shot as he did little to impact the game. He is yet to start a match for Granada this term and will remain a purely rotational player for them barring multiple key injuries.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Shoots thrice off the bench Gumbau recorded three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Cadiz.

Impact Gumbau was introduced at halftime, having played the full 90 minutes in the two matches prior, and he took three shots for the first time since late November in what was a losing effort. He only has one goal involvement in his last 17 outings as he has seen his role in the squad wane a bit in recent weeks.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Saves four shots in loss Batalla made four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Cadiz.

Impact Batalla made four or more saves for the fourth consecutive appearance but has not kept a clean sheet since his Granada debut 11 matches ago. Up next his side will host Valencia on Thursday.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New manager, old problems for Granada in La Liga defeat at Cadiz

Granada got no new manager bounce as coach José Ramón Sandoval watched his side go down at fellow relegation contender Cadiz 1-0 in the Spanish league

MARCH 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Myrto Uzuni - Earns bench spot Uzuni (Achilles) is on the bench for Friday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Uzuni will not miss any time with his slight injury scare, as he is on the team sheet just three days after picking up soreness in his Achilles. The attacker will now hope to get back in the starting XI after testing his legs against Cadiz, as he has started in 24 of his 28 appearances this season, having yet to miss a match this campaign.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Myrto Uzuni - On squad list Uzuni (Achilles) is on the squad list for Friday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Uzuni is back in selection for the team after his injury was deemed less serious, as initial reports possibly indicated a severe issue, but it is now confirmed he just has soreness in his Achilles. This gives the attacker a decent chance to be an option Friday, although he will most likely still face a late fitness test, as he is carrying an injury that can be aggravated easily if not dealt with in the right way. With that being said, the club will hope to have him as an option, but he most likely won't return to his starting spot immediately, only earning a role on the bench and getting minutes as a substitute as the team preserves him after the injury scare.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Vallejo - Won't face Cadiz this Friday Vallejo (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Cadiz on Friday.

Impact Vallejo continues to deal with a nagging hamstring problem, and not even the international break was enough for him to recover. His next chance to play will come against Valencia on April 4.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Myrto Uzuni - Picks up injury Uzuni has been confirmed to have suffered an injury, as he is dealing with left Achilles tendinopathy, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Uzuni is heading towards the sidelines, as he has suffered an injury in his Achilles during training. This is not only brutal for the player but will also put a damper on the squad, as he has started in all but four of the club's contests this season. It is still unknown when he will return, as the club has yet to release a timetable as they wait on his testing, but he will most likely miss the rest of the season just hoping to be ready for the next campaign, with Matias Arezo or Facundo Pellistri being Uzuni's most likely replacement while he is out.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Ruiz - Completes yellow-card ban Ruiz has completed his yellow-card suspension and is eligible to face Cadiz on March 29 after the international break.

Impact Ruiz had started in each of Granada's last 13 matches before being suspended, and there's a strong chance he'll be back in the XI against Cadiz after the international break. The central midfielder has racked up two assists, six shots, six chances created and six crosses during that 13-game stretch.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Piatkowski - Makes eight clearances in defeat Piatkowski had one tackle (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Piatkowski made his return to the starting lineup and set a new season-high with eight clearances in the match. However, the defender was unable to secure his second clean sheet of the season as they conceded a header in the 85th minute.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Makes seven saves in loss Batalla recorded seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Mallorca.

Impact Batalla had a strong outing, despite facing heavy pressure. He made seven saves that kept Granada in the match. However, he was beaten in the 85th minute by a powerful header off a corner that ended up being the deciding goal. His defense has struggled recently, forcing him to make 17 saves over the past three games. Next, he'll face off against Cadiz, the team with the least amount of goals in La Liga.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RCD MALLORCA 1 - 0 GRANADA CF | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jesus Vallejo - Left off squad list Vallejo (hamstring) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Mallorca after being left out of the squad list.

Impact Vallejo is missing his eighth straight match due to hamstring issues after being left out of the squad list Friday, now having missed 24 contests this campaign due to injuries while only appearing three times. This has been a brutal run for the defender this season, but he will hope to return following the international break, having another two weeks to recover and hopefully shaking off the injury by the March 29 contest against Cadiz.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ignasi Miquel - Productive in loss Miquel recorded two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Miquel tied his season-high with eight clearances as he took multiple shots for the first time since Dec. 19. He has started and finished both games since returning from a one-game suspension and appears firmly entrenched in his role at the heart of the Granada defense.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Pellistri - Strong on both ends Pellistri generated three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Impact Pellistri took three shots and created a chance as he played his first full match for Granada. After five consecutive starts, Pellistri appears to have nailed down a starting role and his confidence will be growing as a result of his attacking performance on top of winning two of his three tackles on the back end.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Myrto Uzuni - Scores brace despite loss Uzuni scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Uzuni scored with both his shots, including dispatching a penalty in the first half, to give him four goal involvements in his last four appearances. He is in tremendous form and will look to be amongst the goals next time out against a Mallorca side who have conceded 35 goals in 28 matches.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Batalla - Busy in goal again Batalla registered five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Batalla made five saves for the second game in a row as he was left exposed by his back line for yet another week. He has not kept a clean sheet since his debut for Granada and will look to earn another shutout next time out against Mallorca.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Ruiz - Picks up fifth yellow card Ruiz finished with one shot on target, two tackles and two clearances in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Real Sociedad. He also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, meaning he'll...

Impact Ruiz has been a steady presence in midfield for Granada, featuring in the starting lineup in each of his last 13 appearances dating back to Dec. 2, racking up two assists, six shots, six chances created, as well as 34 tackles and 22 clearances, in that span. He'll be sorely missed in midfield, and Martin Hongla is an option to take his place in midfield.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jesus Vallejo - Out once again Vallejo (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Vallejo is remaining out despite reports that he would be ready for Saturday, as he is missing his seventh straight match due to a hamstring issue. Following the reports this week, the defender should be expected to be back with the team by next week's match against Mallorca on Saturday, most likely returning to the bench after only appearing three times all season.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raúl Fernandez - On bench against Sociedad Fernandez (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Fernandez is making his return, as was expected, ending an 11-match absence due to a lower-body issue. The goalie will most likely remain on the bench despite being healthy now, as he is the club's second choice in net, only appearing four times all season.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raúl Fernandez - Available for selection Fernandez (lower body) is available for Saturday's clash with Sociedad, according to manager Alex Medina.

Impact Fernandez is ready to return for Saturday's clash with Sociedad, though as the backup goalkeeper that likely just means a return to the bench. Augusto Batalla has been the top choice in the starting XI of late, with Adrian Lopez on the bench to back Batalla up.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Vallejo - Available Saturday Vallejo (hamstring) is available for Saturday's clash with Sociedad, according to manager Alex Medina.

Impact Vallejo didn't take part in training Thursday, but that wasn't due to injury, and he's expected to return for Saturday's match. The defender hasn't played a significant role even when fully fit, with just three appearances in La Liga action this season due to injuries and poor form. Vallejo won't be rushed back into any sort of major minutes after each of his last two attempts to return saw him injured once more.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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