Federico Redondo
ELC
Opens scoring from penalty spot
Redondo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th minute.
Analysis: Redondo scored once with his only shot on target across 83 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 victory at Rayo Vallecano. He opened the scoring in the 23rd minute by converting a penalty past Emil Audero, giving Elche the lead after the hosts had created several opportunities during the opening stages. Redondo was also booked in the 31st minute and remained involved in Elche's midfield as the visitors protected their advantage before being replaced by Pedro Bigas during the closing stages.
Ban over
Redondo is no longer suspended and is an option for his club moving forward.
Analysis: Redondo is back in the mix for Elche as he is set to resume play again, returning after a match out due to a red card. The defender started in three straight matches ahead of his suspension and has started in five of his seven team sheet appearances, so he will look to resume his starting role.
Sent off against Espanyol
Redondo was dismissed against Espanyol on Friday, with the referee judging his challenge on Bryan Zaragoza to have denied a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Analysis: Redondo picked up a straight red against Espanyol for stopping Bryan Zaragoza as he ran through on goal, and a suspension will follow. The Argentinian has been used at centre-back rather than in midfield across the recent run of fixtures, so his unavailability removes a player who had settled into a defensive role Elche were relying on.
Clears illness
Redondo trained fully Wednesday and has cleared the illness that ruled him out of Sunday's defeat against Celta Vigo, according to Deportes COPE Elche.
Analysis: Redondo's swift recovery puts him back in contention for Elche's remaining fixtures, though his involvement in the starting lineup remains unlikely given that he had not featured off the bench in his last three available matches for the Franjiverdes. The club will hope his return adds useful depth as they push through the final fixtures of the season.
Ruled out due to illness
Redondo missed Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Celta Vigo due to illness, according to Deportes COPE Elche.
Analysis: Redondo's absence had a limited impact on the starting lineup given that he had not featured off the bench in his last three available matches for Elche, making this a depth concern rather than a significant blow. The club will hope the illness proves short-lived enough to have him available again for the remaining fixtures of the season.
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