NACHO VIDAL NEWS

Starting vs. Espanyol Vidal (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Friday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Vidal will make his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury and will slot at right-back right away. He's started in the five matches he's been available for this season, tallying 20 clearances, three tackles and three crosses.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Friday Vidal (hamstring) is in the squad for Friday's game against Espanyol.

Impact Vidal has been training with no issues for more than a week, so it's not surprising to see him back in the squad now that the league will resume following the break. Vidal figures to return to his regular role on the right side of the defense.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Vidal (hamstring) took part in training Friday and is expected to be available to face Espanyol on Friday, Oct. 17, according to Pablo Fernandez of La Voz de Asturias.

Impact Vidal was active in training and only skipped the final portion of it. All things considered, it seems the right-back should be available to face Espanyol on Friday once LaLiga resumes its play after the international break.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Sunday Vidal (hamstring) was forced off in the 65th minute of Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Elche due to muscular discomfort, coach Veljko Paunovic confirmed in a press conference.

Impact Vidal was in the starting squad for Sunday's defeat against Oviedo after recovering from his head injury in the last game against Getafe, but the right-back suffered another setback as he was forced off in the 65th minute due to muscular discomfort in his hamstring. Vidal will likely undergo scans in the coming hours to determine the extent of the issue and whether he has to miss time to recover. If he cannot feature Thursday against Barcelona, Lucas Ahijado will likely replace him in the backline.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at right-back Vidal (head) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Elche.

Impact Vidal was expected to be fit Sunday and is, with the defender earning the start on the right flank of the defense to open play. He has yet to miss a start in five appearances this season and should remain in this role moving forward now that he is fit.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Elche Vidal (head) is available for Sunday's clash against Elche, coach Veljko Paunovic said in the press conference.

Impact Vidal has recovered from the head injury he suffered in Saturday's clash against Getafe, avoiding the concussion protocols and is back available for Sunday's game against Elche. This is good news for the defender since he is an undisputed figure in the backline of Oviedo and he should resume a starting role on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Vidal (head) was back in team training on Thursday, the club posted.

Impact Vidal has recovered from the head injury he suffered in Saturday's clash against Getafe, as he was already back in team training on Thursday. This is very good news for Oviedo since he is in a strong position to be available for Sunday's clash against Elche. If he is deemed fit enough for the game, Vidal should resume directly in the starting lineup at right-back, leaving Lucas Ahijado as the backup moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Oviedo Vidal (concussion) is heading back to Oviedo after receiving the hospital clearance following his head injury in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Getafe, the club posted.

Impact Vidal will have some days off and gradually reintegrate with the squad after suffering a head injury in Saturday's clash against Getafe. The right-back received the green light to return to Oviedo and will continue his recovery there. This leaves him uncertain for Sunday's game against Elche, with Lucas Ahijado likely to replace him in the backline if he is not available.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Admitted into hospital Vidal (concussion) was admitted into a hospital and will stay under observation after exiting Saturday's game against Getafe, the club announced Saturday.

Impact The club also announced that Vidal went through numerous tests and all of them came out with positive results, so it seems the worst is over for the right-back. Still, it's uncertain if he'll be able to play against Elche on Sunday, Sep. 21.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with concussion Vidal has been forced off in the 16th minute of Saturday's clash against Getafe due to an apparent concussion, the club announced.

Impact Vidal has suffered an apparent concussion in the first half of Saturday's clash against Getafe and was forced off in the 16th minute. The defender was replaced by Lucas Ahijado who could see increased playing time if Vidal has to follow protocols.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time off bench Vidal (undisclosed) appeared for 24 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win over Tenerife.

Impact Vidal has made his way back to the team sheet after a one-match absence, seeing a spot on their bench and eventually earning 24 minutes of play. He has only started in one of his five appearances and has mainly gone unused off the bench this season, so expect the defender to only see a rotational role this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Vidal is out for Saturday's game against Athletic Club due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Manager Vicente Moreno stated in the press conference that Vidal was dealing with a minor injury, and it seems the club has decided to rest him in order to allow him to recover completely. He has struggled to see regular minutes, though, so he's not likely to affect many fantasy decisions.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Osasuna Vidal has returned to Osasuna after Mallorca rejected the option to sign him on a permanent basis, Uxue de Zuniga from Diario AS reports.

Impact Vidal left Osasuna ahead of the second half of the 2023/24 campaign since he wasn't having a lot of minutes, but he'll face the same scenario in 2024/25. It's unclear if he'll remain with Osasuna or if he'll be sent out on loan to another club during the summer transfer window.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impacts both ends Nacho Vidal registered two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Vidal shot twice while winning two of his four tackles and making an interception and a block defensively. This was his best outing for Mallorca following two games without making an appearance, and he may be in line for minutes going forward on the back of this performance.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Mallorca Vidal has joined Mallorca on loan for the rest of the season from Osasuna.

Impact Vidal has just 90 minutes of league play for Osasuna this season and likely wanted a move to where he'd help a little more than that. He brings loads of experience to the Mallorca back line and was likely brought in following the surgery to Pablo Maffeo.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with personal issue Vidal was not included in Thursday's training session, having to deal with personal issues, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Vidal may not be an option for Sunday's match against Rayo, having left the club for the time being due to personal problems. Luckily for the team, if he is not ready to play by Sunday, his absence shouldn't be felt too much, with the defender only appearing six times this season, all of which coming from the bench. With a couple of days until the match, he could still play Saturday, but we will have to wait on further developments and the squad list to determine that.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Villarreal contest Vidal (illness) is a substitute option for Sunday's clash with Villarreal.

Impact Vidal is healthy enough to make the bench despite being under the weather. He has had a limited role this season, appearing three times and being an unused sub in all the other fixtures.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Vidal didn't train Thursday due to an illness and is doubtful to play against Villarreal on Sunday.

Impact Vidal was absent from training due to flu-like symptoms, and the following hours will be pivotal to determining whether he might be available Sunday. If he can't go, then Ruben Pena might get the start at right-back.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Las Palmas clash Vidal (strain) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Vidal has been dealing with a small strain that limited him to individual training Wednesday, but it looks to not be an issue as he will be an option for Saturday. He has yet to start a match for the team, scoring once in three appearances off the bench for Osasuna.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscle discomfort Vidal only trained individually on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Las Palmas due to muscle discomfort, according to the club.

Impact Vidal may be in jeopardy of spending some time on the injury list, as the player picked up some type of muscle injury during this week's training. If the defender is sidelined for some time, it shouldn't affect the squad, as he only has recorded 60 minutes of play this year.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Saturday Vidal (groin) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Vidal didn't crack the squad for the season opener due to a groin injury, but he's been included on the list for the trip to Bilbao. He should compete for the starting right-back role, though Ruben Pena is also a possibility in that position.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in season opener Vidal (groin) hasn't been included in the squad for Sunday's game at Celta Vigo.

Impact Vidal was spotted in training earlier this week and was given every opportunity to be available for the season opener, but in the end, head coach Jagoba Arrasate decided against including him in the squad. His next chance to feature will come next Saturday in the home opener against Athletic Bilbao.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Vidal (groin) took part in Tuesday's first-team training session, which could open the door for him to be available versus Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Impact Vidal missed the final six contests of the previous season due to his groin problem and has yet to get into one of the pre-season friendlies. When fit, the defender started 15 of his 20 appearances for the club in which he recorded 31 crosses (three accurate), nine shots (two on target) and 27 clearances. Given his lack of pre-season action, Vidal may have to settle for a spot on the bench for the season opener Sunday but should be in contention for the starting XI before long.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season Vidal (groin) will not be available for the remainder of the campaign due to an adductor injury, Osasuna announced last week.

Impact Vidal suffered through a few injuries this season and was limited to just 20 La Liga appearances (15 starts), his lowest amount of playing time across a single campaign since joining Osasuna in Summer 2018. The 28-year-old kept three clean sheets while splitting time with Ruben Pena and Diego Moreno at right-back.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE