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Eight crosses in 22 minutes Josan had eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Josan came from the bench and attempted eight crosses, including three corners, as Elche lost away to Villarreal. He is Elche's joint-second highest set-piece taker, with seven of his 10 corners coming in his last four matches played. This was the third time this season that he had attempted eight or more crosses.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make bench Josan (undisclosed) is not on the bench for Friday's game against Athletic Club.

Impact Josan was cleared to play, but he won't be an option for this contest. His next chance to play will come against Espanyol on Sunday, March 1.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Friday Josan (undisclosed) is back available for Friday's clash against Athletic Club, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference, according to Adrian Caro from Radio Elche Cadena Se...

Impact Josan got back on the training pitch with the squad this week and is officially back in the mix for Friday's showdown against Athletic Club after sitting out the last three games with an injury. That is a major boost for the Franjiverdes, as his return adds valuable depth and fresh legs in the middle of the park.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Josan (undisclosed) was spotted back in team training Wednesday, according to Ismael Perrona from Todo Alicante.

Impact Josan has missed the last three matches with an undisclosed injury, but he looks lined up to return for Friday's showdown against Athletic Club after training fully with the squad on Wednesday. That is a boost for the Franjiverdes, as it gives them another body and more depth in the midfield rotation. Even so, he is still projected to start on the bench since he has mainly been a bench option this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet ready to play Josan (undisclosed) trained individually this week again and won't be an option for Friday's clash against Osasuna, according to Informacion.

Impact Josan is still battling a muscle issue and will not be available for Friday's showdown against Osasuna. The midfielder is targeting a return next week, but his absence does not significantly shake up the starting XI given his limited role off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Josan (undisclosed) remains out for the time being due to injury, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference, according to Pasion Franjiverde.

Impact Josan is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been ruled out for the time being. The midfielder has mostly been used as a bench piece this season under coach Eder Sarabia, so his absence mainly affects midfield depth rather than the core rotation.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Barcelona Josan (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Barcelona, according to Cadena COPE Elche.

Impact The reasons behind Josan's absence are unclear, but manager Eder Sarabia confirmed his absence. The forward will aim to return quickly with the matchup at Real Sociedad on Feb. 7 on sight as a potential return date.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench in win Josan assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minut...

Impact Josan set up Martim Neto in stoppage time after coming on in a game that was already tilting in his team's favor. The wide midfielder increased his total to two assists over 304 minutes of league play in the 2025/26 course. However, he hasn't seen a lot of action over the last few weeks. He may push for increased playing time at right wing-back, especially if Hector Fort (undisclosed) fails to recover in time for future clashes.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Features in Cup Josan (undisclosed) featured 64 minutes in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Quintanar Del Rey in the Copa del Rey, confirming he is back fit for Elche.

Impact Josan has completely cleared his injury and featured 64 minutes in Wednesday's win in th Copa del Rey, confirming he is fully fit moving forward. That said, he should claim a bench role for the Franjiverdes for the second part of the campaign.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Josan (undisclosed) remains out for the time being due to injury, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference. "Victor and Josan are the two missing."

Impact Josan will miss a second game in a row due to injury and doesn't have a clear timeline to return. However, the absence of the midfielder doesn't impact the starting XI since he has mainly been an option off bench this season for Elche.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Real Madrid Josan (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid, according to Deportes COPE.

Impact Josan is still with an injury and won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid since he missed team training in recent days. The midfielder was a starter in the last game prior to the international break but has mainly been a bench option this season, therefore his absence won't impact the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed in on Saturday Josan registered one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Espanyol.

Impact Josan replaced German Valera in the 70th minute and recorded 12 passes and also lost possession thrice. He has registered five appearances, three off the bench.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top player in win Josan assisted once to go with 11 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Impact Josan was the key player in Elche's win Sunday, not only recording an assist, but making five key passes, winning two tackles and sending three accurate crosses. This was just his third appearance this season, starting twice in that span.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in 1-0 win Josan had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Oviedo.

Impact Josan started his first game of the season and took two corners in the game while also creating two chances. Last season, he finished having played 1,069 minutes and scored one goal and assisted three goals.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Elche Josan signed a one-year deal with Elche, the club announced.

Impact Josan signed on for another year with Elche as they try to survive in the top flight. The attacking midfielder should be a big part of the starting XI, though he doesn't really have the legs to start weekly. He will be rotated and rested at times, but Josan should offer upside when on the pitch.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Bilbao Josan assisted a goal and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Club. He also made a clearance and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Josan set up Lucas Boye's stoppage time winner on Sunday for his third assist of the season, all of which have come in his last six matches since late April.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Josan assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact It took Josan 20 matches to record his first assist of the season. He had totaled three assists in 31 appearances in 2021. The midfielder was a starter for the 2020 campaign, however has failed in the depth start in the last two years, making just 15 starts in 51 appearances.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in loss Josan was injured and subbed out in the 86th minute of Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Celta Vigo. He generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance c...

Impact Joan whipped in four crosses (one accurate) Wednesday, his most in a match this season. He also created one chance, took one off-target shot, won one tackle and made one interception in his 86 minutes of action, before being subbed off with an injury.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Cadiz Josan (groin) is in Elche's match day squad for Monday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Josan has missed Elche's last two La Liga games since injuring his adductor in December, but he's back in the squad Monday and could see some playing time off the bench against Cadiz.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers adductor injury Josan suffered an adductor injury during Tuesday's Copa del Rey win over Guadalajara, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS. He's expected to be out for the next month

Impact Josan needed help to get off the pitch during Tuesday's match and adds to a long injury list. Tete Morente will have to take on a bigger role while Josan is out to start 2023. Before the World Cup, Josan scored one goal in 12 appearances (three starts).

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off Josan was stretchered off during a Copa del Rey clash with Guadalajara.

Impact Josan was brought off for Tete Morente. The midfielder couldn't walk off and was in considerable pain. It remains to be seen the extent of the injury but at the very least Josan will be a heavy doubt for a Dec. 29 trip to Atleti.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Valladolid Josan subbed into Saturday's match against Real Valladolid at halftime and he scored a goal, made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Josan got his side back into Saturday's match by scoring his first goal of the season, but it wasn't enough to earn a result as Elche are still looking for a first win in La Liga. Josan has started just two games at right-back in this campaign as he's behind Helibelton Palacios (undisclosed) and Pol Lirola in the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half in draw Josan played for the second half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Josan has only seen his minutes decrease over Elche's three seasons in the first division but he's still made two starts in nine appearances. A recent injury for Helibelton Palacios could open up space for Josan to get back into the lineup in a game or two before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Josan provided one assist on one chance created off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Josan came off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win. The wing-back was brought on the pitch for the final 13 minutes, where he created a single chance that was converted. Josan has been a bench option for the most part in 2021/22, with 31 appearances and 10 starts. In that context his two goals and three assists are workable, though the limited minutes make him a hard to trust fantasy play.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in nine crosses in loss Josan created two chances, sent in nine crosses (three accurate), made two tackles (one won) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Josan was completely out of position when Iago Aspas appeared unmarked on his flank to make the assist for Denis Suarez's goal but other than that had a nice performance, especially on the offensive end, where his crosses made opposing defenders work hard at times. The right back is having his role on the team being expanded as of late, with four starts over the last six contests. He'll probably remain in the lineup for next Sunday's season finale against Getafe.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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