JOSAN NEWS

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

Six tackles against Cadiz Josan made six tackles in a 3-0 defeat to Cadiz on Saturday.

Impact Josan had a decent outing for the visitors. The 32-year-old completed six tackles in eight attempts - most by any player in the match. Other than that, Josan also made a couple of interceptions.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Betis Josan took a shot and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Real Betis. He also made two clearances, an interception and won four of four tackles in the match.

Impact Josan only subbed into Tuesday's game at halftime, but he made a huge difference both defensively and in attack, where he set up Tete Morente's late winning goal. He has just seven La Liga starts this season, and just one in 2022, but he made a case Tuesday for his inclusion in Elche's XI moving forward.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option Tuesday Josan (undisclosed) was named to the match-day squad against Betis on Tuesday.

Impact Josan will be making just his second start in the club's last 13 matches, having recorded one goal on four shots (two on target), 23 crosses (seven accurate) and five chances created over that stretch.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Mallorca Josan was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Mallorca in the 71st minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made two blocks, created a chance and won one of one tackles i...

Impact Josan made his first La Liga start since December on Saturday and was solid until his potential injury in the second half. Helibelton Palacios will likely return from suspension to the right back position against Betis on Tuesday, regardless of the severity of Josan's injury.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Fernandez scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 32 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Fernandez tapped in his side's lone goal to shock the hosts just before the match concluded. While he's been a useful fantasy asset in brief moments through the last two seasons, Fernandez has come off the bench in 11 straight matches and has fallen down the pecking order under manager Fran Escriba. Up next is a tough visit from Real Sociedad.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Elche Josan has signed a one-year contract extension with Elche, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Josan has been used a lot less this season than last -- six La Liga starts in this campaign compared to 24 in 2020/21 -- but the 32-year-old has signed on for one more year with Elche through 2022/23. He has appeared in 16 of his side's last 17 league games since the start of November, even if he's only started in two of them.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on in loss Josan took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Valencia. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Josan was a halftime substitute into Saturday's game and he upped the tempo of his side's attack against Valencia. He has started in just six La Liga matches this season for Elche, but his recent performances off the bench may have been good enough to give manager Francisco pause for thought to possibly include him in the XI.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Fernandez scored a goal off two shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Fernandez was brought in the 76th minute, replacing Lucas Perez, and still found time to find the back of the net during stoppage time and seal the 3-1 win for Elche. This was the first goal of the season for the midfielder and he'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four wasteful crosses Fernandez sent in four inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Fernandez had plenty of chances to send in crosses, but none of those crosses were particularly impressive. He had the volume but next to no efficiency, and is likely to return to the bench moving forward. Look for him to continue to try and carve out a consistent role before he has fantasy relevance.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two starts in three games Fernandez has created two chances from 11 crosses during two starts to open the season.

Impact Fernandez is a fairly consistent presence on the right flank, but playing in a more-defensive team won't always help his chances for consistent production. On his best days, keep an eye out for what he can do as long as he's in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable against Athletic Fernandez sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, had one interception and won four duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Athletic.

Impact Fernandez provided a decent contribution on both ends of the pitch in this one. He has posted four goals, two assists, 34 tackles and 102 crosses in 33 appearances (24 starts) this year.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE