Scott McKenna - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Option off bench McKenna (strain) is on the bench for Tuesday's trip to Sevilla.

Impact McKenna returns to the bench for Tuesday's clash after overcoming a muscular injury that ruled him out against Valencia. the defender isn't fit enough to start, with Juan Herzog taking his role in the starting XI.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad to face Sevilla McKenna (strain) is in the squad for Tuesday's match against Sevilla.

Impact The veteran defender missed Las Palmas' last two matches, but he's expected to be available for this contest after being included in the squad. McKenna has been a regular starter when healthy after being part of the XI in all but one of his 27 league outings in 2024/25.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday McKenna (strain) was ruled out of Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Valencia due to muscular problems.

Impact McKenna missed Saturday's game due to muscular problems. It is unclear if he will need time to recover and he will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue. If he has to miss time Alex Suarez will likely replace him again in central defense.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid at the back McKenna had two clearances in Monday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact McKenna provided much needed stability in defense for Las Palmas in their 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo. In 90 minutes played, the Scottish international won all nine of his duels, made two clearances, and he even made seven passes into the final third. With the regular goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen being injured for the foreseeable future, Las Palmas will heavily rely on McKenna to continue to be a stalwart at the back for the club as they continue their relegation battle.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension McKenna completed his one-game suspension for the red card he received against Valladolid and will be eligible to face Alaves on Friday.

Impact McKenna missed Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis and is now available to play on Friday. He will return directly to the starting squad in the defense for that game.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spoils potential victory McKenna (suspension) was sent off with a straight red card in the 29th minute of Friday's 1-1 draw versus Valladolid. He recorded one clearance before his removal.

Impact McKenna was having a decent shift against Real Valladolid, until a bad tackle ended his day. In 29 minutes, the center back won his only aerial duel, made one block, one clearance, and two passes into the final third. However, he was sent off in the 29th minute for a bad tackle, and Las Palmas were forced to defend for the rest of the match and settle for a 1-1 draw after leading when the defender was sent off. McKenna will now miss Las Palmas' next three La Liga matches, so he will be eyeing a return against Celta Vigo on March 30.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Valladolid earns rare point against 10 men but relegation still looms

Real Valladolid has snapped a six-game losing streak by drawing at home with Las Palmas 1-1 in La Liga

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees red Tuesday McKenna was shown a straight red card in the 28th minute of Friday's match against Valladolid.

Impact McKenna is facing at least a one match absence after seeing red Friday, having been sent off early on in the contest. He could see a further suspension as it was a harsh foul, with that to be decided by the disciplinary committee in the coming days. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Juan Herzog as a possible replacement while out.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension McKenna completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Valladolid on Friday.

Impact McKenna missed Saturday's 2-0 loss against Barcelona due to suspension and is now expected to return directly in the starting squad on Friday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Barcelona game McKenna will miss Saturday's game against Barcelona due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.

Impact McKenna has accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for Saturday's game against Barcelona. Andy Pelmard or Juan Herzog are expected to take his place in the central defense.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clarances in win McKenna made one tackle and six clearances while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact McKenna was once again dominant at the heart of the defense, prevailing over opposing forwards and being key for his team to keep a clean sheet for the second consecutive game. With 57 clearances over his last nine starts, the center-back is one of the biggest reasons behind Las Palmas' recent defensive performance.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal in victory McKenna generated an own goal, two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact McKenna tarnished an otherwise clean sheet, as he deflected the ball into his own net in second half extra time. Aside from the error, McKenna had a solid outing, accounting for his first chance created of the season and registering seven clearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands full defensively McKenna generated two tackles (two won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact McKenna's position in central defense Friday meant that he was the crux point for repelling the insistent Atletico Madrid attack. The veteran defender led the Las Palmas backline with nine clearances. Since returning from a four-match absence due to a hamstring injury, McKenna has started in each of Las Palmas's most recent three fixtures and played the full 90 minutes in each of those fixtures. Over that span, the towering centerback has made three tackles (two won), two interceptions, 21 clearances and three blocks.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday McKenna (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Valencia.

Impact McKenna is back with the team after four matches out due to hamstring issues. He immediately returns to the starting XI and should remain in this role, only missing one start when available this campaign.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Monday's match McKenna (hamstring) is in the squad for Monday's match against Valencia.

Impact McKenna was on a good run of form and had recorded four starts in a row before getting injured. It's unclear if he'll return to the lineup right away, but his return to the squad should add some much-needed depth to Las Palmas' defensive line.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury McKenna was held out of Saturday's match against Osasuna due to a muscle injury in his left hamstring, according to his club.

Impact McKenna was a surprise absence this weekend, with the reason for him being left out having finally been released, as the defender picked up hamstring issues at training Friday. This could be a major loss for the club, as he had started in their previous four matches. He likely won't be an option to face Betis on Thursday but could return against Villarreal on Monday, with Juan Herzog taking his spot if he misses any more time.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances against RM McKenna registered two tackles (one won) and seven clearances in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact McKenna was kept busy Thursday, making seven clearances to keep the draw against Real Madrid. He's started two of the three games played to start the campaign, logging in 10 clearances with four blocks.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Las Palmas McKenna has agreed to join Las Palmas out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact McKenna has found his new club after entering free agency following his exit from Nottingham Forest, as he will now head to Spain to join Las Palmas. He spent the first part of the last campaign with Nottingham before being loaned to Copenhagen for the second half of the season, starting in 17 of his 20 appearances between the two clubs. That said, Mckenna is likely to see time with his new club, although it isn't guaranteed to come in the form of starts, and he is more likely to serve in a rotational role.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad in FA Cup tie McKenna (coach's decision) was on the bench for Sunday's FA Cup match against Blackpool.

Impact McKenna has made five league appearances for Nottingham this season, but he hasn't seen minutes at the Premier League level since Sept. 18. He could end up leaving the club during the January transfer window due to his lack of first-team minutes in recent months.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Facing possible transfer McKenna has been banished from first-team training, as he is expected to transfer out during the winter transfer window, as reported by the Daily Mail on Thursday.

Impact McKenna looks to be ending his tenure at Nottingham this winter transfer window, as he has been told to leave first-team training and train on a different pitch by manager Steve Cooper. There hasn't been an exact explanation as to why the player was banished instead of being sent out formally, but it has been indicated it is not due to behavioral purposes. Don't expect the defender to appear anymore for Nottingham, as his time at the club seems to be coming to an end.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes five clearances McKenna had five clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win against Chelsea.

Impact McKenna returned to the starting XI and played all 90 minutes following a minor hamstring injury suffered against Manchester United. He is averaging about five clearances per match while starting the first four games of league play.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Blues McKenna (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Chelsea.

Impact McKenna left the game against Manchester United this past weekend after picking up a hamstring injury, but it seems the injury wasn't severe, and he'll slot at center-back in Nottingham's usual 3-4-2-1 system.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring injury McKenna suffered a hamstring injury against Manchester United on Saturday and is a doubt to face Chelsea on Saturday after manager Steve Cooper told reporters, "Scott has picked up...

Impact McKenna has started all three matches for the club but was left out of the squad for Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Burnley. If the central defender can't give it a go Saturday, potential returnee Filipe (knee) could be an option to replace McKenna in the starting XI.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes full 90 in season opener McKenna played the entire match in Saturday's loss to Arsenal, racking up four clearances, two tackles and two interceptions.

Impact McKenna slotted at center-back in a 3-4-3 scheme but couldn't do much to prevent the loss against one of the Premier League title contenders. His next chance to feature will come Friday against Sheffield United, and McKenna could find himself in the starting lineup once again based on how he looked against the Gunners.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Valencia McKenna (collarbone) was named to the starting XI for Tuesday's friendly against Valencia.

Impact McKenna returns to action for the first time since April 22 against Liverpool when he was forced off in the 30th minute. With the defender's collarbone issue seemingly behind him, he should be in contention for regular appearances in the starting XI where be figures to offer plenty of defensive stats.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Struggling Valladolid earns rare point against 10 men but relegation still looms