Impact Cruz returns after missing Osasuna's previous match due to a leg injury. The fullback had started back-to-back matches prior to the injury and returns to the XI now that he's fit.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Villarreal Cruz (leg) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Villarreal.
Makes squad list Cruz (leg) is in the squad list for Sunday's match against Villareal.
Impact Cruz looks to be on the mend from his leg issues, as he has been included in the squad for Sunday. This is good news for the club, as he did start in the two matches before his injuries. However, he has gone unused six times this season and could very well start on the bench to begin Sunday's contest.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up leg injury Cruz has picked up a leg injury and is ruled out of Saturday's trip to Real Madrid, confirmed manager Vicente Moreno. "Unfortunately he doesn't have any serious injury, but he can'...
Impact Cruz will not be an option for the trip to Madrid after picking up an injury to his leg. He had started the last two matches at left back, making a total of four starts in six appearances for Osasuna. Abel Bretones could see the call to start at left back for the important clash with Los Blancos.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Plays full game Cruz generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Valladolid.
Impact Cruz recorded 53 touches and made two clearances. He has featured in six games this season, starting four of those and has accumulated an aggregate of 12 clearances and three tackles.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Given bench role in return Cruz (illness) is on the bench for Monday's match against Alaves.
Impact Cruz is back with the team after missing the club's most recent contest against La Palmas, having healed from his illness and earned a pot on the bench Monday. He will hope to find some time in the starting XI next match after testing hit fitness against Alaves, as the defender has started in 14 of his 18 appearances this season.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Cruz (illness) will not be an option for Sunday's match against Las Palmas, the club announced Saturday.
Impact Cruz had been limited over the past two days of training due to an illness he picked up midweek, so his absence shouldn't come as much of a surprise. This will leave Alejandro Catena, Unai Garcia and Jorge Herrando to most likely gain the starts at center-back. However, Cruz should be available by next weekend, as he is only dealing with an illness, hoping to gain back his starting role against Alaves next Monday.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in training Cruz appears to be carrying a minor injury after he was limited to partial team training ahead of Sunday's match against Las Palmas.
Impact Cruz appears to most likely be facing a late fitness test heading into Sunday's match, as he appears to have a minor issue that has limited him at practice this week. This could be a problematic issue for the club, as Ruben Pena, one of the club's other options at left-back, is also injured with complications in his quadriceps. With that being said, they will hope for at least one of them to be healthy, but with both of their statuses being up in the air, it is still unsure who will get the start or even be available to face La Palmas.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for Sunday Cruz (personal) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Sevilla.
Impact Cruz returns after being a doubt in the build up for personal reasons. The defender starts in what appears to be a back three set up for Osasuna on Sunday.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Does not train Thursday Cruz was not involved in training on Thursday, having been absent due to personal reasons, the club announced ahead of Sunday's match against Sevilla.
Impact Cruz may not be an option for Sunday's contest, as he appears to be absent from the club at the moment as he is dealing with a personal issue. If he misses that match, his loss will affect the club, as the left-back has started in 12 of the 17 contests he has been available for. Expect Johan Mojica to get the start on the left flank of the defense if Cruz is unavailable, but with a couple of days until the match, the club will still hope for the defender to be ready by Sunday.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Disappoints in cup loss Cruz played the full 90 minutes during Wednesday's 2-0 Copa del Rey loss to Sociedad.
Impact Cruz had a poor showing during Wednesday's loss, he failed to shut down the attack and was a non-factor for most of the game. The defender has been a consistent piece of the starting XI of late, both at left-back and the left side of a back-three. That said his poor form could see him fall out of favor in the back half of the league campaign.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
On team sheet Cruz (groin) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.
Impact Cruz has sat out the last two matches with a groin injury and could return to the pitch Saturday for the first time since Oct 20. This means that the defender could return to the starting XI at left back, recording an assist in eight appearances, seven of them coming as starts.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Left out of preliminary squad Cruz is not in the preliminary squad for Saturday's match against Girona.
Impact Cruz will be missing his second straight match after not being listed to the preliminary squad. The defender started training individually just a week ago and should return soon, most likely returning after the international break. When he does return, he could earn a starting spot immediately, as he was a regular starter before picking up his knock.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Betis Cruz is not in the match day squad to face Real Betis on Sunday.
Impact Cruz misses out on Sunday's match as he continues to recover from a groin injury. The fullback trained individually in the buildup to the match as Ruben Pena takes up his role at left back.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trains individually Cruz (groin) trained individually Wednesday ahead of Sunday's clash with Real Betis.
Impact Cruz came off the bench Friday to play just 22 minutes. He has previously started the last seven matches while recording an assist. With Ruben Pena (knee) also dealing with an injury, then Johan Mojica would be the next player up to start if the defender is not fit to play.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assist and clean sheet in win Juan Cruz assisted once to go with one chance created and a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.
Impact Cruz recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Ante Budimir's goal in the 90th minute which took the 2-0 lead. It came on the only chance he created in the match. He also helped keep a clean sheet with one interception and a season high four clearances.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sends five crosses Juan Cruz recorded five crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Thursday's 2-0 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.
Impact Juan Cruz brings his average crosses per match to two after totaling 10 in the last five matches. He's also logged in eight tackles (three won) and three interceptions in that span as well.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Was available Sunday off bench Cruz was an unused substitute during Sunday's 2-1 win over Getafe.
Impact Cruz was available off the bench Sunday for the first time after missing the last match with an undisclosed injury. He has a chance to appear in the season finale against Girona on Sunday, where the defender could start off the bench at minimum, with Manu Sanchez the expected starter at left back.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Cruz will be sidelined versus Athletic on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury.
Impact Cruz has made just five starts in the club's last 12 contests and was an unused substitute four times over that stretch. As such, the defender is far from a lock to reclaim his place in the starting XI even once given a clean bill of health. As such, he figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for return Cruz is available to return from a one-match ban for Sunday's trip to Sevilla.
Impact Cruz was suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation but is now eligible to return. The defender started two matches in a row previous to the suspension.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth yellow card Cruz picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Real Valladolid.
Impact Cruz was shown a yellow card in the 34th minute Sunday, his fifth booking of the season. As a result, Cruz will be suspended for Saturday's clash with high-scoring Real Madrid. Cruz had a solid game outside of his booking, as he helped his team keep a clean sheet. He intercepted one pass, blocked one shot and made one clearance in a full 90 minutes.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends contract with Osasuna Cruz has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Osasuna, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Cruz has kept a total of 14 clean sheets in 62 La Liga appearances (56 starts) across his three seasons with Osasuna, including 11 starts in this campaign so far. The 30-year-old can play at either left-back or central defense and he has now signed on with the club through 2025/26.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench in season finale Cruz was an unused substitute in last weekend's defeat against Mallorca.
Impact Cruz ends the season with six clean sheets in 23 La Liga appearances (22 starts), and the 29-year-old featured more often in central defense than he did as a left back.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Cruz is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Elche.
Impact Cruz returns after dealing with a groin injury that kept him out the majority of April. The defender will start in the Osasuna back line for Sunday's La Liga clash with Elche.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers groin injury against Betis Cruz was subbed out at halftime of Sunday's defeat against Real Betis with an adductor injury, which was confirmed by Osasuna on Tuesday.
Impact The severity of Cruz's injury is unclear as of yet, but he's undergoing medical tests at the University Clinic of Navarra. Unai Garcia could fill in for him in central defense against Alaves next weekend if he's unable to play.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Cruz kept a clean sheet with two blocks made during Saturday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.
Impact Cruz isn't the flashiest player but he's been integral to his side keeping five clean sheets in the last 12 matches. He'll now have a much tougher test against Barcelona, which have been in top form over the past month.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
