SERGI GOMEZ NEWS

Available against Villarreal Gomez (back) is available for Sunday's clash against Villarreal, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference.

Impact Gomez missed the last contest due to a back injury that turned out to be minor, as he is available for Sunday's game if no setback occurs before then. He should return to a bench role, as he has not appeared off the bench for Espanyol since early December.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to back problem Gomez is out for Tuesday's match against Valencia due to a back injury, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, per Santo Olivan of Marca. "Sergi will not be able to be there because...

Impact Gomez will be added to the injury list this week after he was the unlucky recipient of a back injury. Luckily for the club, this will be a minor absence, as he has gone unused in their last 16 games, with his last appearance coming Dec. 9. That said, he will be out for the time being, likely returning to a bench role once fit.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed on against Vallecano Gomez recorded one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gomez replaced Calero in the 90th minute and had minimal involvement, registering just one touch with a clearance. After starting the first game of the season, he has been demoted to the bench, making brief appearances as a substitute in the last two matches.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances in return Gomez recorded three clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Gomez returned from his groin injury and started at center back, where he totaled just three clearances in 90 minutes of play Saturday. In the last nine games, he has logged in 29 clearances to bring his average a contest to about three.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for return Gomez is set to return from a one-match ban due to straight red against Girona.

Impact Gomez is now eligible to return to the starting XI, where he has spent most of the season in central defense. The defender started six matches in a row before picking up the suspension and should return immediately for Saturday's trip to Betis.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in defeat Gomez was sent off in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Girona.

Impact Gomez was shown his second straight red of the season for a dangerous tackle after a VAR review. Calero is likely to take his place in central defense for Saturday's match against Athletic Club.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Valladolid Gomez is in the XI to face Valladolid Sunday.

Impact Gomez left the last game a little early but was able to shake off the problem throughout the week and will get his third start in a row. He has registered five tackles (three won), one interception, 18 clearances, and two blocks in the last four matches, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training Wednesday Gomez (undisclosed) took part in team training Wednesday, Comuniate.com reports.

Impact Gomez was able to make a return to training and took full part in all drills. The defender seems set for a return to the starting XI, likely sending Leandro Cabrera back to the bench.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers last minute injury Gomez was subbed off due to injury in the 90th minute of Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca. He recorded one shot (one on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Gomez went down in the 90th minute with an apparent injury that forced him to exit the match. He has been given time to play with four starts in six games played with a total of 24 clearances and six tackles (four won). The defender will be evaluated in the next few days to asset the severity of his injury.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies five clearances Gomez logged in five clearances and two tackles (one won) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Gomez has been a dangerous defender with his ninth match in a row recording four clearances or more. He is averaging five a game in 11 appearances on the year. The 30-year-old will head to the winter break by tallying 28 clearances and eight tackles (four won) in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in draw Gomez logged two tackles (zero won), six clearances and three interceptions during Friday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Gomez was lively defensively and was second on his squad with six clearances. His three interceptions were also a team-high. He played the full 90 and should remain nailed-on in central defense. Fantasy wise, he's averaging four clearances per matchup in league play.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records five clearances Gomez logged in five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 tie against Valencia.

Impact Gomez was top-notch again in the back with another day of recording five clearances. He now brings his average to 3.4 clearances a match. Since returning from red card suspension, the Spaniard defender has totaled 14 clearances, five interceptions and three blocks in the last three matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Vallecano Gomez was shown a straight red card during Friday's clash with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gomez was shown a straight red card in the 30th minute of Friday's match. The defender will be suspended for a Sunday clash with Real Madrid. Fernando Calero was brought on to fill Gomez's spot in central defense during Friday's match.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Gomez made a block, five clearances and an interception in last weekend's 0-0 draw against Granada. He also took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Gomez kept seven clean sheets in 31 La Liga appearances (all starts) alongside Leandro Cabrera in central defense this season, and the 30-year-old also tallied a goal and two assists as well.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Celta Gomez assisted a goal and won one of two tackles in Friday's 3-1 defeat against Celta Vigo. He also made a block, two clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Gomez set up Loren Moron's late goal for his second assist in as many games. After the winter break he will take on Valencia, which have scored 26 goals in 17 La Liga matches this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Gomez provided an assist and made one tackle (won), four clearances and two block during Saturday's 4-3 win over Levante.

Impact Gomez was part of a defensive line that allowed three goals, but made up for that with a huge contribution on the attacking end, deflecting a corner kick before Javi Puado sent the ball home to draw things level at 3-3 in the 60th minute. This was the first assist of the season for the centre back, who racked up at least four clearances in 12 of his 16 La Liga starts. Up next for him is Friday's visit to Celta Vigo.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Six clearances against Elche Gomez made six clearances in a 2-2 stalemate against Elche on Saturday.

Impact Gomez had a good game for the visitors. The 29-year-old made six clearances, second-most in the match. Other than that, Gomez also made a solitary interception.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in win Gil created one chance, made two interceptions, six clearances and one block in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Gil made the second-most clearances for his side, helping keep the clean sheet and earn three points. They will now face a tougher matchup when visiting Sevilla on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Mallorca Gomez received a straight red card for a foul on Amath Ndiaye during stoppage time of Friday's 1-0 defeat against Mallorca. He made an interception, six clearances and won one of o...

Impact Gomez will be suspended for the game against Bilbao after the international break. Calero is likely to replace him at center back for the match.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Espanyol Gomez joined Espanyol on a three-year contract that holds an option for a fourth season after transferring from Sevilla on Wednesday.

Impact Gomez returns to Catalonia after spending three seasons in the south, of which only one was spent as a starter back in the 2018/19 campaign. While he hasn't had much experience as a starter in recent seasons, his body of work suggests it's possible he'll earn a place in the starting lineup at some point in the coming year.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New-look Chelsea held 0-0 by Sevilla in Champions League

Chelsea finally got its six major summer signings on the field together for the first time since its $300 million spending spree

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press