The Spanish La Liga started in August with seven games played already, but it’s a sad season already for some players as they are yet to feature for their respective clubs.
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo who has been invited by Gernot Rohr for the upcoming AFCON 2019 qualifiers against Libya features on the list too, Omeruo joins Leganes on loan from Chelsea in the summer but he has yet to play any minute this season for the Pellegrino led side.
Among all the twenty teams in the league Real Betis are the only side to give all their squad member an opportunity to feature this season.
Here is the list of players yet to play a game in La liga this season:
Leganés
Nigeria Super Eagles defender tops the list of players yet to be used by Pellegrino after his loan move from Chelsea.
Omeruo (Defender), Serantes (Goalkeeper), Lunin (Goalkeeper), Mauro Dos Santos (Defender), Recio (Midfielder), Szymanowski (Midfielder), Arnaiz (Forward)
Alavés
The long-term injuries and Pacheco’s good form mean Abelardo hasn’t changed ‘keeper and hasn’t been able to give Rodrigo Ely or Dieguez any minutes.
Sivera (Goalkeeper), Rodrigo Ely (Defender), Diéguez (Defender)
Athletic Club
The mess surrounding Alex Remiro at the club has meant that he’s been unable to play at the San Mames. Eduardo Berizzo hasn’t yet given one of his summer signings any pitch time.
Álex Remiro (Goalkeeper), Iago Herrerín (Goalkeeper), Cristian Ganea (Defender), Iñigo Lekue (Defender)
Atlético Madrid
The ex Real Betis ‘keeper was signed in the summer but has lived in Jan Oblak’s shadow until now.
Adán (Goalkeeper)
Barcelona
Marc-Andre ter Stegen stands in the way of any other ‘keeper and the strength in depth that Ernesto Valverde has in central midfield means that he hasn’t used all of his players so far.
Cillessen (Goalkeeper), Denis Suárez (Midfielder), Sergi Samper (Midfielder), Carles Aleñá (Midfielder)
Betis
Quique Setien is the only LaLiga Santander coach to have used every member of his squad domestically.
Celta Vigo
Antonio Mohamed doesn’t trust a number of players in his squad and he has demonstrated that so far with his selection.
Rubén Blanco (Goalkeeper), Robert Mazan (Defender), Kevin (Defender), Radoja (Midfielder), Jozabed (Midfielder), Hjulsager (Forward)
Eibar
Jose Luis Mendilibar hasn’t rotated in goal and is yet to give a chance to a player who has recently returned from a loan spell at Sporting Gijon.
Asier Riesgo (Goalkeeper), Jordi Calavera (Defender)
Espanyol
A keeper and an academy graduate, among the trio yet to play for Rubi.
Roberto (Goalkeeper), Pipa (Defender), Álex López (Midfielder)
Getafe
Ignasi Miquel, one of Jose Bordalas’ requests last summer, is yet to make his official debut for Getafe.
Chichizola (Goalkeeper), Yáñez (Goalkeeper), Ignasi Miquel (Defender)
Girona
Two keepers and two defenders, yet to get their opportunity under Eusebio.
Iraizoz (Goalkeeper), José Suárez (Goalkeeper), Ramalho (Defender), Carles Planas (Defender)
Huesca
The fans continue to wait for Juanjo Camacho’s debut, their eternal captain. Pablo Insua is the only signing yet to feature.
Santamaría (Goalkeeper), Insua (Defender), Brezancic (Defender), Camacho (Midfielder), Sastre (Midfielder)
Levante
Samu Garcia still hasn’t been able to show his ability at Levante.
Aitor Fernández (Goalkeeper), Samu García (Midfielder)
Rayo Vallecano
Jose Leon is yet to play while one of the academy’s gems is also waiting for his opportunity.
Dimitrievski (Goalkeeper), Akieme (Defender), José León (Midfielder)
Real Madrid
Kiko Casilla hasn’t been included in the ‘keeper rotation. Jesus Vallejo is yet to get his chance after recovering from injury.
Casilla (Goalkeeper), Vallejo (Defender), Reguilón (Defender), Fede Valverde (Midfielder)
Real Sociedad
One of last season’s most important signings is still yet to feature in an official game.
Januzaj (Forward), Gorosabel (Defender)
Sevilla
Borja Lasso played in the Europa League qualifiers but hasn’t been involved in the league.
Juan Soriano (Goalkeeper), Borja Lasso (Forward)
Valencia
Only one of the club’s signings is still waiting to appear.
Uros Racic (Midfielder)
Valladolid
Sergio is still yet to give a number of his defenders any pitch time.
Joaquín (Defender), Yoel (Goalkeeper), Guitián (Defender), Luismi (Defender), Cotán (Midfielder)
Villarreal
The Yellow Submarine club are awaiting their captain’s return with open arms. Javier Calleja has used the Europa League to rotate.
Andrés (Goalkeeper), Llambrich (Defender), Javi Fuego (Midfielder), Bruno (Midfielder), Bonera (Defender), Barbosa (Goalkeeper)
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