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Receives operation for appendicitis Baba is likely to miss the rest of the season after being operated on for his appendicitis, according to manager Papa Mel. "Baba has been operated on for appendicitis and it is a f...

Impact Baba looks likely to be sidelined for the remainder of the 2023/24 season, as he just underwent an operation. The midfielder has not started since March, so his absence shouldn't take an effect on the team. He will now look ahead to next season, hoping to be fit and carry no issues as the club enters the 2024/25 campaign.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on bench Baba is back with Almeria and is on the bench for Friday's match against Alaves.

Impact Baba returned to Spain after Ghana was eliminated from the AFCON Cup of Nations. He's back on the bench after only starting two of his previous six games played, recording 10 tackles in that span.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Ghana Baba was called up for Ghana for the 2023 AFCON and will miss most of January.

Impact Baba was another option called up for AFCON, pushing him on the sideline for January. Lucas Robertone should be in line for some more minutes with Baba left out of the team. Baba could return as soon as the end of January depending on how far Ghana make it.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Baba picked up his fifth yellow card and will be suspended for the Jan. 4 match against Osasuna once the league resumes following the Christmas break.

Impact Baba has been in and out of the starting lineup, and he will be suspended for the first game of the calendar year while also being booked for the third time over his last four appearances. The absence of Baba will be somewhat offset by the fact that Lucas Robertone will return from a one-game suspension of his own to bolster the team's midfield depth. Baba should be eligible to face Girona on Jan. 14.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Baba (strain) is available for Sunday's trip to Alaves, according to manager Gaizka Garitano.

Impact Baba is available for Sunday's clash after recovering from the muscular injury he picked up against Las Palmas. With Baba fit once more he should be straight back in the starting XI, as he has been for most of 2023/24, spending only two matches on the bench.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leave match injured Baba left at halftime with an injury during Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Las Palmas, confirmed Diario de Almeria.

Impact Baba joined Almeria from Mallorca and has been a regular starter in the defensive midfield for the team, recording 21 tackles (15 won) and nine interceptions in 11 matches, eight of them coming as starts. If he has to sit out Sunday, then Almeria could switch to a 4-3-3 formation with Gonzalo Melero entering the lineup at center midfield, alongside Dion Lopy.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Almeria Baba has agreed to join Almeria from Mallorca, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Baba joins Almeria on a season-long loan deal from Mallorca, and there's an option to sign the midfielder permanently once the deal expires at the end of the current campaign. Baba operated mainly as a defensive midfielder for Mallorca and should have a similar role with his new team. He racked up 33 clearances, 11 interceptions and eight blocks across 29 appearances for Mallorca during the 2022-23 season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable defensively Baba logged 33 clearances, 11 interceptions and eight blocks across his 29 appearances of Mallorca's 2022-23 season.

Impact Compared to some of his previous seasons, Baba logged the same amount of clearances and blocks. If there is some concern with him, it is that he has suffered a steep decline in interceptions since debuting for Mallorca. But aside from that, Baba's best attributes were as a defense-based central midfielder, a role he is expected to maintain while with Mallorca.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for first team Baba served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation during Sunday's three-all draw with Valladolid and is now eligible to return.

Impact Baba picked up the one-match ban for reaching five yellow cards and is now back in contention. The midfielder started three straight matches before the suspension and could return to the starting XI immediately for a Monday trip to Celta Vigo.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow Friday Baba registered two shots (zero on goal) in Friday's 0-0 draw against Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th minute, his fifth of the season.

Impact Baba was shown a yellow card in the 30th minute Friday, his fifth booking of the season. As a result he will be suspended for next Sunday's match at Real Valladolid and can return April 17 at Celta Vigo.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly Baba started in Wednesday's friendly against Constancia.

Impact Baba missed his chance to play for Ghana at the World Cup due to a thigh injury but is back and working on his fitness at club level. He started six times in 11 appearances and should be a regular in the lineup when the league returns Dec. 30 against Getafe.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscular injury Baba has been ruled out of the World Cup with a grade I strain on his right thigh, his club announced Monday.

Impact Baba had grown in reputation for the national team as he regularly started throughout World Cup Qualifying and during a brief run in AFCON 2022. A solid midfield could see Daniel-Kofi Kyereh and Mohammed Kudus split duties while Baba is out. As this muscular injury is otherwise minor, Baba shouldn't miss any time for his club when the league resumes in 2023.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Baba is listed on the bench for Mallorca's matchup Saturday with CD Autol.

Impact Baba came off early during Wednesday's league tilt with Atletico Madrid, but his availability off the bench for this cup match is a good sign. If all is indeed well, he should be lined up to be a contributor for Ghana in the impending World Cup.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Atletico Baba was subbed out at halftime of Wednesday's defeat against Atletico Madrid after suffering an apparent injury. He made an interception in the match before being taken off.

Impact Baba will hope this potential injury isn't a serious one as he's set to compete with Ghana in the World Cup that begins in just a few weeks. He was replaced by Rodrigo Battaglia in midfield on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to be fit Baba could be questionable for Saturday's match against Barcelona due to a knock taken with his national team, according to manager Javier Aguirre via MARCA.

Impact Baba has played four times off the bench this season so his absence won't be as impactful as Vedat Muriqi, who's also questionable for Saturday's match.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for final games of season Baba was an unused substitute for Mallorca's last three games of the season.

Impact Baba scored a goal and recorded an assist in 26 La Liga appearances (23 starts) this season, mostly from defensive midfield. The 26-year-old missed significant time due to the AFCON and an ensuing injury, and there will be competition for the midfield spots at Mallorca next season with Antonio Sanchez and Ruiz de Galarreta in the mix.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid wins, Atlético loses ahead of CL deciders

Real Madrid has brushed aside Getafe 2-0 to restore its 12-point lead of the Spanish league

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Stretchered off against Atletico Baba was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Atletico Madrid in the 96th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Baba and Mallorca earned a crucial win on Saturday, but it was somewhat dampened by a serious-looking injury for the midfielder. Rodrigo Battaglia or Salva Sevilla could fill in for him against Elche next weekend if necessary.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in loss Baba had two shots (one on target), created two chances, made three tackles (all won) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Baba was one of Mallorca's few positives here, making his usual defensive contributions in the middle of the park and even generating some offense to make up for his largely inefficient attacking teammates. Having started the last three matches, Baba picked up where he left off before joining his national team for AFCON and will try to keep up with the strong play for the final stretch of the season. Up next for him is Apr. 2 visit to Getafe.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for AFCON Baba has been called up by Ghana for the African Cup of Nations and will miss his club's next three matches at least.

Impact Baba has started 15 of Mallorca's 19 La Liga matches this season in midfield, but he will now be with the Ghana National Team through late January at the very least. Rodrigo Battaglia will likely see more playing time until Baba returns.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins MOTM in return Baba took one shot (none on target), sent one cross (none accurate), made three tackles (one won) and intercepted once in the 0-0 draw with Getafe on Saturday.

Impact Baba did it all in the draw Saturday. The midfielder produced both offense and defense for Mallorca. Although, he did not produce many quality chances on the offensive front. Baba is a significant piece to Mallorca's defense and transition game. He will continue to provide the bulk of his value in defensive peripherals.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Baba will be suspended for a Nov. 22 clash with Rayo after picking up his fifth yellow card.

Impact Baba will miss the first match after the international break due to yellow card accumulation. The midfielder ends up in the referee's book relatively frequently with his role in the team, and lacks fantasy value in most matches. It's unclear who will replace him in the starting XI, but it's worth staying away from the defensive midfielder either way.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper's mistake costs Sociedad victory in Basque derby

A mistake by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro has cost his team victory against rival Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country derby in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Provides assist in win Baba made an assist, had one off-target shot, created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Levante.

Impact Baba was having a quiet performance here, but everything changed in the 75th minute, when he headed a cross from the right towards the goal and the ball accidentally hit his teammate Angel Rodriguez before finding the back of the net. The assist was Baba's first appearance on the scoresheet in eight matches played this season (seven starts). Up next for him is Oct. 16 visit to Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates off the ball Saturday Baba created one chance, sent one cross (none accurate), made seven tackles (four won) and intercepted twice in the 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Saturday.

Impact Baba was a tyrant in the midfield for Mallorca in their draw. The midfielder did not generate many chances for himself or his team, but he was impossible to get by. He played the perfect box-to-box style in the central midfield and he won over 50 percent of his tackles. If you need someone that will generate defensive peripherals in bunches, this is your man.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE