Mallorca Team News Page 31 - Soccer

Javier Llabres - Scores equalizing goal Javier Llabres scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Llabres came off the bench in the 89th minute of the game, but managed to make a big impact despite his limited minutes. The forward notched his first goal for Mallorca in the 91st minute as he equalized the game.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Concedes once in draw Rajkovic registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Rajkovic was beaten in the 46th minute of the first half by Alexander Sorloth to open up the scoring. Aside from the goal allowed, the goalkeeper had a strong outing as he registered four saves. Next in La Liga, he'll face off against Real Betis, a team that has scored 24 goals in 21 games.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Alessandro Gonzalez Apud - Serves suspension Gonzalez is available for next Saturday's match against Betis, serving his one-match ban against Villarreal on Saturday.

Impact Gonzalez is no longer suspended, having served his one-match suspension against Villarreal due to yellow card accumulation. The defender will most likely move back into the starting XI next contest, as he has earned the start in 14 of the 19 games he has been available for this season. He has been decent when on the pitch this campaign, registering 14 interceptions, 31 clearances and 42 tackles in his 19 appearances.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Makes squad Saturday Costa (hamstring) is available from the bench during Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Costa returns as expected from a hamstring injury which has kept him out of Mallorca's last two matches. The defender had started five straight contests prior to the injury but settles for a role on the bench with Toni Lato continuing in the starting XI.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Makes bench for Villarreal clash Muriqi (thigh) is on the bench during Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Muriqi returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of action since November. The forward had started all 12 La Liga matches prior to the injury scoring four goals and providing an assist.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Valjent - Starting as expected Valjent (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Valjent returns from a knee injury which has kept him out of Mallorca's last four matches. The defender had started every La Liga match for the club prior to the injury making 20 tackles and 63 clearances.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Valjent - Set to return against Villarreal Valjent (knee) will make a return for Saturday's trip against Villarreal, per manager Javier Aguirre. "They [Valjent] are one hundred percent. They [Valjent] are both ready to pla...

Impact Valjent had missed the last four matches with a knee injury, but is ready to make a return to the pitch Saturday. He will look to get the start at center back after having made all 16 starts thus far, while also starting in every match played for the last three campaigns.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Recovered from injury Costa (hamstring) has recovered from his injury and will be an option for Saturday's trip to Villarreal, said manager Javier Aguirre. "They [Costa] are one hundred percent. They [C...

Impact Costa is ready to make a return to the pitch after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury. He will be a late call to start, after having started his previous five games in a row while logging in 17 crosses (four accurate) and 12 tackles in that span. In any case, Toni Lato could see another start at left back if Costa is not fit enough to start Saturday.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Trains Thursday Muriqi (thigh) was viewed training with a ball ahead of Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Muriqi looks to possibly be an option for Saturday's contest, having been involved in training Thursday ahead of the match. If he does return against Villarreal, it would end a lengthy absence, as the forward has missed the club's past six games due to a thigh issue. The club would love to have the player back sooner rather than later, as he had started in the club's first 12 matches this year, being their top option to lead the attack. If he does make the team sheet Saturday, there is a chance he could get the starting nod, but the team may not want to rush him back into play, leaving Abdon Prats and Cyle Larin as the starting forwards once again.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca advance to quarterfinals of Copa del Rey

Sevilla has left behind its Spanish league struggles by defeating Getafe 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Cyle Larin - Scores, takes seven shots Saturday Larin scored one goal to go with seven shots (five on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given...

Impact Larin was active in the final third and often caused problems to the opposing defensive line, ultimately finding his prize when he was able to tap the ball home following a cross from Giovanni Gonzalez (suspension). Larin has scored just two goals this season, but both strikes have come during his last five appearances.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Concedes early goal Saturday Rajkovic made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Rajkovic was beaten in one of Celta's first approaches of the game, when a low pass from Jorgen Strand Larsen allowed Iago Aspas to find the back of the net. However, the veteran goalkeeper was solid the rest of the way., and he was able to limit the damage to just one goal. Rajkovic has gone three straight matches without a clean sheet while conceding 10 goals in that span.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Undergoes surgery Maffeo underwent a surgery on his right knee, Mallorca announced.

Impact Maffeo is set to miss multiple weeks after requiring surgery on his right meniscus. The defender will be out for an indetermined amount of time, though it's possible that he comes back a bit sooner than expected as the surgery was minimally invasive, the team announced. Giovanni Gonzalez will be the main option to shift over to right-back while Maffeo recovers.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Giovanni Alessandro Gonzalez Apud - Set for one-game suspension Gonzalez picked up his fifth yellow card against Celta Vigo on Saturday and will be suspended for the upcoming clash against Villarreal.

Impact Gonzalez has been a regular starter for Mallorca on defense, so his absence will be greatly felt. However, the return of Matija Nastasic means it'll probably be a like-for-like replacement on the defensive line. Gonzalez has racked up 42 tackles, 31 clearances and 24 crosses this season, and he should be eligible to face Betis on Jan. 27.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matija Nastasic - Completes one-game suspension Nastasic completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Villarreal on Saturday.

Impact Nastasic missed the match against Celta after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season, but he should return to the starting lineup to face Villarreal, especially given Giovanni Gonzalez will miss that match due to a suspension of his own.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Mascarell - Fit for Celta clash Mascarell (strain) is on the bench for Mallorca during Saturday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Mascarell is good to go after leaving last week's Copa del Rey match with a muscle strain. The midfielder settles for a role on the bench, but is available if called upon.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - In squad to face Celta Darder (illness) is in the squad to face Celta Vigo on Saturady.

Impact Darder has recovered from an illness which had him in doubt to feature on Saturday. The midfielder is available from the bench as he hasn't started any of Mallorca's last three contests including Saturday.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - Could miss Celta clash Saturday Darder was diagnosed with illness and vomits, so his presence for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo on Saturday is uncertain, manager Javier Aguirre told media during his pre-mat...

Impact Darder has played off the bench in Mallorca's last two league matches, but he's featured in the starting lineup in most of his appearances during the current term. Aguirre revealed he told players to be "cautious," so it sounds as if Darder might end up being ruled out altogether from this match as a precautionary measure.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Ruled out Saturday Costa (hamstring) has been ruled out to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, manager Javier Aguirre told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Costa was not spotted in training earlier this week, so his absence is unsurprising, as hamstring injuries often take more than a few weeks to heal properly. His next chance to play will come against Villarreal on Jan. 20, and in the meantime, Toni Lato should continue to play on the left side of the defense.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Valjent - Won't play Saturday Valjent (knee) has been ruled out to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, manager Javier Aguirre told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Valjent has not played for Mallorca since suffering an injury against Sevilla in early December. While he was initially expected to be out for around a month, that timeline proved to be short and unrealistic. Valjent's next chance to play will come against Villarreal on Jan. 20, and players such as Siebe van der Heyden and Antonio Raillo will continue to see more minutes while Valjent is out.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Ruled out to face Celta Vigo Muriqi (thigh) has been ruled out to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, manager Javier Aguirre told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Muriqi's injury has turned out to be much more severe than anyone expected, and the striker is now set to miss an eighth straight league contest, with his last appearance coming back before the international break in November. His next chance to feature will come against Villarreal on Jan. 20, but given the lack of progress in his recovery, it wouldn't be shocking if Muriqi ends up a few more weeks sidelined before inching closer to a return.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Not training yet Costa (hamstring) was not seen training with the team Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match versus Celta Vigo, per Esports IB3.

Impact Costa is at risk of missing his second match in a row with a hamstring injury. This comes after starting the last seven games played in a row after opening up the season with just four starts in 10 appearances. Dani Rodriguez is set to get the start at left midfielder if Costa is ruled out again.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Mascarell - Comes off injured Mascarelli subbed off during the 55th minute of Sunday's 3-0 Copa de Rey win over Burgos with a muscle strain.

Impact Mascarell is given a questionable tag for Saturday's match versus Celta Vigo with a muscle strain. Regardless of his status, Samu Costa and Sergi Darder are expected to start in the midfield on Saturday, with Mascarell only used as a backup option to start with eight starts in 12 appearances this campaign.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Makes three tackles at Real Madrid Maffeo had two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Maffeo had a good defensive outing and made the second-most tackles for Mallorca, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The right-back also received his second straight yellow card and third in the season. He logged his fourth start in a row after being a bench option for some time.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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