Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Malaga
Granada
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Julio Baptista | Out | 6.71 | |
Jérémy Toulalan | Out | 7.18 | |
Nacho Monreal | Doubtful | 7.23 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Hassan Yebda | Out | 6.12 | |
Fran Rico | Out | N/A |
Team News
Malaga
Granada
- Malaga's inconsistent league form of late continued as they were poor in losing 1-0 to Getafe last weekend.
- However, Manuel Pellegrini's men should be boosted by the return of Nacho Monreal after more than two months out with a back problem, but Jeremy Toulalan has again been ruled out for at least a month with a hamstring injury.
- The Spanish international is expected to slot in at left-back with Eliseu moving forward at Francisco Portillo's expense, while Manuel Iturra will replace Toulalan.
- Granada remain in the bottom three after a disappointing 0-0 draw with Espanyol last weekend left the home fans calling for manager Juan Antonio Anquela's head.
- Anquela has been given at least another week to turn their fortunes around and is likely to reinstate Yacine Brahimi after the Frenchman was only fit enough for a substitute appearance last weekend.
- Should Brahimi come back in Anquela must decide whether to relegate Youssef El-Arabi or Odion Ighalo to the bench.