Unai Gómez
UDI
Serviceable display versus Torino
Gomez recorded two shots (zero on goal), 10 passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Torino.
Analysis: Gomez starred as a false-nine as Keinan Davis was eased off the bench and matched his season in shots, but missed the mark on both attempts. He could lose minutes to Giorgi Chakvetadze and Lazar Jovanovic if he doesn't produce. He has tallied at least one cross in six straight fixtures, totaling 11 (four accurate), assisting once and also notching five shots (one on target), three chances created and five corners in that stretch.
Registers first assist
Unai Gomez assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 5-3 loss to Inter Milan.
Analysis: Gomez opened his account for Udinese at San Siro with the cross that set up James Abankwah for the early opener. The midfielder has been a constant in the side since coming on as a substitute in the league opener and this was his third start in a row. He now has three shots and three chances created over those three starts, though his minutes remain capped with no outing longer than 61 minutes so far.
Moves to Udinese
Gomez signed a contract until 2031 with Udinese after joining from Athletic Club.
Analysis: Gomez heads to Serie A after being a regular for Athletic Club for the past three campaigns. He scored and assisted once and notched 29 shots (nine on target), 40 crosses and 18 tackles in 33 appearances across all competitions last year. He could have a big role if either Arthur Atta or Jurgen Ekkelenkamp leaves the club later in the summer. Udinese also recently added Giorgi Chakvetadze in the midfield.
Available for season finale
Gomez (undisclosed) has been cleared and is available for Saturday's season finale against Real Madrid, the club posted.
Analysis: Gomez had been training separately from the rest of the squad earlier in the week, raising doubts over his involvement in the final fixture of the season at the Bernabeu. His clearance is a welcome boost for Athletic Club heading into what promises to be a significant occasion, with the club able to call upon one of their key attacking options in the rotation for the curtain closer against the Merengues. Gomez scored and assisted once to go with 23 shots and 23 crosses in 25 La Liga games (11 starts) this campaign.
Doubtful for season finale
Gomez (undisclosed) trained separately from the rest of the squad Wednesday, three days before Athletic Club's season finale against Real Madrid, according to Edu Velasco Jr of El Chiringuito TV.
Analysis: Gomez's absence from the main session raises doubts about his availability for Saturday's final fixture of the season, with no further details provided on the nature of the issue. The club will assess his condition over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement at the Bernabeu. Robert Navarro is expected to start in the attacking midfield role should Gomez be unable to feature Saturday.
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