Impact Zaldua returns from an injury which kept him out of Cadiz's previous match against Getafe. The defender has made just one other start this season playing a total of 62 minutes.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JOSEBA ZALDUA DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Starting in injury return Zaldua (undisclosed) is starting against Real Madrid for Cadiz on Sunday.
Missing due to injury Zaldua (undisclosed) was not called up for Monday's 1-0 loss to Getafe.
Impact Zaldua has only appeared in one match for Cadiz, getting the start while playing 62 minutes on Oct 1. He had started just seven of the 10 games appeared in last campaign, totaling an assist in that span.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays briefly in friendly Zaldua went just 33 minutes against Las Palmas in a preseason friendly.
Impact Zaldua appears to be trending in the right direction, though the fact that he logged just over a half-an-hour does raise some red flags. If ready to play against Deportivo Alaves on Aug. 14, Zaldua should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI at right-back.
AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Elche Zaldua (knee) will not be involved in Sunday's season finale against Elche.
Impact Zaldua hasn't played since suffering a serious knee injury in mid-October, and his first campaign in Cadiz ends with one assist from just 10 La Liga appearances (seven starts). The 30-year-old will hope to return fully fit by the start of next season and ready to challenge Iza for the starting right-back spot.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from squad list Zaldua (knee) will not be in the squad versus Valladolid on Friday.
Impact Zaldua has been out of action since Oct. 19 versus Real Betis but was pictured in training recently. At this point, even if he is cleared to play in one of the final four matches of the season, the right-back will almost certainly have to come off the bench in a match or two given his long-term absence.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Zaldua (knee) was pictured training in some capacity with Cadiz on Monday.
Impact Zaldua has been out since suffering a serious knee injury back in October, but he took a big step forward in his rehabilitation on Monday as he was able to train. He likely still needs more time before he's available to play again, but he can at least aim to return to action before the end of the season.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers bad knee injury Zaldua is expected to miss at least six months with a torn ACL, meniscus, sprain and contusion in his knee, his club announced Thursday.
Impact Zaldua will miss most of the season after suffering an unfortunate long-term injury. He had started seven times in 10 games before going down but only in two of the last five matches was he in the lineup. While he's out, Iza should take over as the starting right-back.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off with knock Zaldua was brought off with a knock during Wednesday's clash with Real Betis.
Impact Zaldua went off holding his leg, and was replaced by Isaac Carcelen, who would see more playing time at right-back if this proves to be more serious than originally feared. Zaldua has appeared in 10 matches, making seven starts and earning a single assist. Zaldua's first chance to return is a Saturday trip to Rayo Vallecano, though it's possible he will be rotated either way on such short rest.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up first goal of season Zaldua provided one assist in 19 minutes off the bench and conceded a yellow card during Friday's 1-0 win over Valladolid.
Impact Zaldua came off the bench for the first time this season and made one of the most important plays to set up Alvaro Negredo for their team's first goal in six games. As Zaldua has already conceded three yellow cards, his value will remain lower unless his attacking contributions make a big leap.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to Cadiz Zaldua joined Cadiz on a three-year contract following his departure from Real Sociedad on Monday.
Impact Zaldua started in 14 of his 24 league appearances last season and in six-of-seven games in the Europa League in rebound year following a 2020/21 campaign riddled with injury. If fit, Zaldua will compete with Akapo for the starting spot at right-back over the coming weeks.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in season finale Zaldua subbed into last weekend's match against Atletico Madrid in the 71st minute and he won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact Zaldua kept four clean sheets in 24 La Liga appearances (14 starts) this season. The 29-year-old is second choice at right back for his team behind Andoni Gorosabel, but he still gets consistent game time.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Betis Zaldua will miss Friday's clash against Real Betis with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Zaldua picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's victory over Elche (in which he also took two shots -- one on target), meaning he will be suspended for Friday's game. Andoni Gorosabel will likely return to the lineup at right back in his absence.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Real Madrid Zaldua (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.
Impact Zaldua has been out the last couple weeks with an injury, but he's back in the starting XI Saturday in a huge spot. While he's had some positive performances this season, it's unlikely he'll get forward much against Real Madrid.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out with injury Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil confirmed Tuesday that Zaldua is out with an undisclosed injury, according to Diario AS.
Impact Zaldua has missed Sociedad's last two games due to injury while Andoni Gorosabel has stepped in at right back in his absence. He will be a doubt for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid as well.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts cup match Zaldua (undisclosed) was in Sociedad's starting lineup for Wednesday's Copa del Rey victory against Leganes.
Impact Zaldua played the full 90 minutes Wednesday after missing last weekend's draw against Alaves with an undisclosed injury. He should be good to go for Saturday's La Liga clash against Celta Vigo.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pulls out with strain Zaldua missed Sunday's 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves after feeling unfit on the way to the stadium, according to his club.
Impact Zaldua has had a history of injuries in the past few seasons but recently started three straight matches. Should he also miss Saturday's match against Celta Vigo, Aritz Elustondo could make another start at right back.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch against Alaves Zaldua was set to start in Sunday's clash against Alaves but he has been replaced at the last minute for an undisclosed reason.
Impact More details about Zaldua's potential injury will likely emerge after Sunday's game. Igor Zubeldia slots into the lineup in his absence.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs five crosses in win Zaldua created one chance from five crosses during 77 minutes of Thursday's 3-2 win over Granada.
Impact Zaldua has only started in two league games this season and never played more than 79 minutes in a start, which he did in a UEL draw with PSV. Should he keep up his fitness in more notable ways than last season in which he made just five league appearances, Zaldua could become a useful asset on occasion.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
