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Returns as substitute Diaz (knee) is on the bench for Friday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Diaz was expected to return for Friday's match after training on Thursday, and it seems that has come to fruition after ending up on the bench for the match against Osasuna. He held a rotational role before getting injured, only starting two matches, and will have to earn back minutes with Ignasi Miquel and Miguel Rubio holding the starting spots in central defense.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trending towards return Diaz (knee) is set to return for Friday's trip to Osasuna, according to manager Paco Lopez. "Victor Diaz has trained with a certain normality, making a tremendous effort and if he...

Impact Diaz suffered the knee injury before the international break but it appears the full two weeks of recovery time were enough to get Diaz back on the pitch. The defender has gone unused in three matches in a row so with Miguel Rubio and Ignasi Miquel likely to continue in central defense for Friday's match.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee problem Diaz is suffering from inflammation in his knee that will sideline him against Barcelona on Sunday.

Impact Diaz will benefit from the international break to hopefully get his knee back to 100 percent, though the club didn't provide a specific recovery timeline. Even if the defender is available against Osasuna on Oct. 20, he may not be able to break into the starting XI considering he was an unused substitute for the last two matches.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Diaz took two shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in last weekend's 0-0 draw against Espanyol. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Diaz was in-and-out of the starting lineup at central defense this season, scoring a goal and keeping three clean sheets in 22 La Liga appearances (18 starts) as Granada got relegated on the final day.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Celta Diaz will miss Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Diaz picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last week's draw with Atletico, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. With Domingos Duarte also suspended, Granada might have to revert to a back-four with Pepe being called up into central defense.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Sevilla Diaz scored a goal and created a chance in Friday's 4-2 defeat against Sevilla. He also made six clearances and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Diaz looked like he had salvaged a point for his side with a late headed goal on Friday, but his opponents were able to net two more in stoppage time. This was his first appearance in about a month for Granada, but he'll move up a spot in the depth chart after Raul Torrente's season-ending ACL injury.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Granada Diaz has signed a one-year contract extension with Granada, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Diaz has been at Granada for five years now since joining in the summer of 2017 when the side was still in the second division, but he hasn't been a regular starter since 2019/20. Still, the 33-year-old has 15 La Liga appearances this campaign, and he has signed on now through the 2022/23 season.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Mallorca Diaz (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against Mallorca.

Impact Diaz has missed the past three matches due to a muscular injury. He will likely return to the initial XI in the upcoming fixtures considering he had started six matches in a row prior to the injury.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Diaz (hamstring) was spotted training with his teammates during Wednesday's session, according to Jose Ignacio Cejudo of IDEAL.

Impact Diaz has been out for the past three weeks and could return by Sunday's match against Mallorca if he remains on schedule. With injuries still happening at too frequent a rate on Granada's back line, Diaz shouldn't have any problems returning to the lineup as soon as he's able.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Muscle lesion confirmed Diaz (hamstring) will be sidelined with a hamstring lesion, according to Fran Olmo of Radio MARCA.

Impact Diaz is sidelined after tests confirmed a hamstring lesion. The defender will be out at least two weeks, with Domingos Duarte (thigh) the most likely to fill in.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Real Madrid Diaz was subbed out in the 58th minute of Sunday's defeat against Real Madrid after suffering an injury. He made two blocks, seven clearances and took two shots in the match before...

Impact Diaz pulled up short while trying to catch up with Karim Benzema in the build up to Real Madrid's third goal on Sunday. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury, but Luis Abram or Domingos Duarte (thigh) if fit could fill in for him against Bilbao on Friday if necessary.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for season finale Diaz made the bench for Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Club captain Diaz returned after his positive COVID-19 test and will hope to play for a short appearance in the final game of the season.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact It's unfortunate timing for Diaz, who could easily miss the rest of the season while in quarantine with three matches left to play over the next 10 days. In the case of the team on the field, his absence isn't as impactful as Dimitri Foulquier has played well during a run of seven straight starts on the right flank.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE