LaLiga Injury Updates: Predicted Lineups & Fantasy Picks for Gameweek 12

LaLiga Injury and Suspension News: Predicted Lineups and Fantasy Updates for Gameweek 12

As the 2023/24 LaLiga season continues, injuries and suspensions are inevitable. Knowing who's available and who's not can be a game-changer for your fantasy team. Here is a comprehensive overview of the injury news for all 20 clubs ahead of gameweek 12, including predicted lineups and insights on potential fantasy picks.

Real Betis v Celta Vigo

Real Betis will be aiming to bounce back from their recent defeats and will hope to have key players available for the game against Celta Vigo. The home side has a few injury concerns, notably with Giovani Lo Celso and Marc Roca both doubtful. They'll be missing Isco and William Carvalho through injury.

Real Betis Injury/suspension updates:

Isco, F/M, leg, OUT, estimated return Dec. 1
William Carvalho, M, achilles, OUT, estimated return May. 4
Giovani Lo Celso, F/M, thigh, DOUBT
Marc Roca, M, ankle, DOUBT
Aitor Ruibal, D, thigh, OUT, estimated return Nov. 23

Celta Vigo, on the other hand, has several players ruled out through injury, including Fran Beltrán, Sergio Carreira, Luca de la Torre, Anastasios Douvikas, and Jailson. These absences could impact their offensive threat.

Celta Vigo Injury/suspension updates:

Fran Beltrán, M, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Nov. 10
Sergio Carreira, D, ankle, OUT, estimated return Nov. 23
Luca de la Torre, M, ankle, OUT, estimated return Nov. 10
Anastasios Douvikas, F, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Nov. 10
Jailson, M, groin, OUT, estimated return Nov. 10

Mallorca v Atlético Madrid

Mallorca will be looking to exploit the absence of several key players for Atlético Madrid. The visitors will be without César Azpilicueta, Robin Le Normand, Thomas Lemar, and Marcos Llorente due to injuries. Atlético Madrid will need to find a way to adapt their attack without Llorente and Lemar, two key players in their creative spark.

Atlético Madrid Injury/suspension updates:

César Azpilicueta, D, leg, OUT, estimated return Nov. 23
Robin Le Normand, D, concussion, OUT, estimated return Nov. 23
Thomas Lemar, M, undisclosed, OUT, estimated return Nov. 10
Marcos Llorente, M/D, thigh, OUT, estimated return Nov. 10

Mallorca, on the other hand, will be without Takuma Asano and Javi Llabrés due to injuries. They will need to find a way to replace their goal-scoring threat.

Mallorca Injury/suspension updates:

Takuma Asano, F, strain, OUT, estimated return Nov. 23
Valery Fernández, M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Javi Llabrés, F/M, thigh, OUT, estimated return Nov. 23

Getafe v Girona

Getafe will be looking to take advantage of Girona's injury woes. Girona will be missing several key players, including Arnaut Danjuma, Pau López, and Juan Carlos, through injury or suspension. Their absence could impact Girona's ability to control possession and create chances.

Girona Injury/suspension updates:

Ricard Artero, M, ankle, OUT, estimated return Nov. 24
Yáser Asprilla, M, ankle, DOUBT
Arnaut Danjuma, F/M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 8
Alejandro Francés, D, hamstring, DOUBT
Jastin García, F/M, shoulder, OUT, estimated return Dec. 22
Pau López, G, hand, OUT, estimated return Nov. 24
Portu, F/M, ankle, OUT, estimated return Nov. 23
Juan Carlos, G, suspension, due back Nov. 23
Iván Martín, M, groin, DOUBT
Gabriel Misehouy, M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 10

Getafe, on the other hand, will be without Juan Berrocal due to suspension. They will need to find a way to replace his defensive presence.

Getafe Injury/suspension updates:

Juan Berrocal, D, suspension, due back Nov. 22
Djené, M/D, hamstring, DOUBT
Peter González, F, hamstring, DOUBT
Borja Mayoral, F, strain, DOUBT
Bertug Yildirim, F, undisclosed, DOUBT

Real Valladolid v Athletic Club

Real Valladolid will be without César De la Hoz, Juanmi, Kenedy, and Cenk Özkacar through injury or suspension. These absences could impact their ability to control possession and create chances.

Real Valladolid Injury/suspension updates:

César De la Hoz, M, back, DOUBT
Juanmi, F, ankle, DOUBT
Kenedy, F/M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Cenk Özkacar, D, hamstring, DOUBT

Athletic Club, on the other hand, will be without Unai Simón through injury. They will need to find a way to replace his goalkeeping prowess.

Athletic Club Injury/suspension updates:

Gorka Guruzeta, F, undisclosed, DOUBT
Unai Simón, G, wrist, OUT, estimated return Dec. 15

Real Sociedad v Barcelona

Barcelona will be without several key players, including Ronald Araújo, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, Eric García, and Marc-André ter Stegen, due to injuries. Their absence could impact their ability to control possession and create chances. Barcelona will need to find a way to adapt their attack without Araújo and Christensen, two key players in their defense, and Ter Stegen, their starting goalkeeper.

Barcelona Injury/suspension updates:

Ronald Araújo, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Nov. 24
Marc Bernal, M/D, knee, OUT, estimated return Sep. 1
Andreas Christensen, D, achilles, OUT, estimated return Nov. 26
Eric García, D, groin, OUT, estimated return Nov. 23
Pau Cubarsí, D, face, DOUBT
Marc-André ter Stegen, G, knee, OUT, estimated return Apr. 6
Ferran Torres, F, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Dec. 15

Real Sociedad, on the other hand, will be without Hamari Traoré due to injury. They will need to find a way to replace his defensive presence.

Real Sociedad Injury/suspension updates:

Ander Barrenetxea, F/M, ankle, DOUBT
Pablo Marín, M, undisclosed, DOUBT
Hamari Traoré, D, knee, OUT, estimated return May. 4
Beñat Turrientes, M, calf, DOUBT
Arsen Zakharyan, M, ankle, OUT, estimated return Nov. 24

Fantasy Football Picks

With so many injuries and suspensions, gameweek 12 presents unique opportunities for fantasy football managers. Consider these potential picks, factoring in the players' form and the impact of injuries on their respective teams.

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona): Despite Barcelona's injuries, Lewandowski remains a consistent goal threat and should be a valuable asset in your fantasy team.
Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad): Oyarzabal is in excellent form and will be looking to capitalize on Barcelona's defensive vulnerabilities. He's a good option for your fantasy team.
Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid): While Atlético Madrid will be missing several key players, Álvarez has shown promise and could thrive in the absence of Thomas Lemar and Marcos Llorente.
Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca): With Mallorca looking to exploit Atlético Madrid's injury woes, Muriqi could be a solid pick as a forward.
Chimy Ávila (Real Betis): Ávila is a goal threat and could benefit from the absence of several key players for Celta Vigo.

The Final Whistle: Injury Updates Impact the Race for the Title

With the season in full swing, every game and every player matter. LaLiga's unpredictable nature is on full display this gameweek with many teams facing significant injury and suspension challenges. These updates will have a ripple effect on the league standings and could impact the title race. Keep a close eye on these players' returns as they could make a difference in the weeks to come. Good luck with your fantasy teams and may the best teams win!