Samú Costa
MLLWill miss Getafe game
Costa will miss the upcoming trip to Getafe after picking up a yellow card in the 71st minute of Sunday's match against Villarreal, reaching the accumulation limit.
Analysis: Costa had been one of Mallorca's most active players against Villarreal, contributing to the press, making runs into the box and attempting several shots on goal before the booking ended his afternoon. His absence is a notable blow for coach Martin Demichelis, who will need to reshuffle the midfield for the Getafe fixture. Antonio Sanchez is expected to be among the candidates to reclaim a starting role in the middle of the park in his absence.
Scores game-winning goal
Costa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 win versus Girona.
Analysis: Costa is known for his tenacity and ball-winning ability in midfield, but the Portuguese appeared all alone near the six-yard box and drilled a powerful header into the back of the net after a cross from Johan Mojica. Despite having a defensive-minded role, this has been a career-best year for Costa. He has seven goals in league play, and has recorded five goal contributions (three goals, two assists) over his last seven contests.
Assists in 2-1 defeat
Samu Costa assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Deportivo Alaves.
Analysis: Costa provided his second assist of the season as he combined with Jan Virgili to open the scoring. Mallorca would concede twice in the second half to lose the match 2-1. Both of his assists have come in the last three games, and he has a goal involvement in the last three matches. This assist was his only chance created in the game, and he has created a chance in each of the last three matches.
Nets headed goal
Samu Costa scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.
Analysis: Samu Costa opened the scoring Tuesday with a back post header to give Mallorca an early edge in what would result in a 1-1 draw versus Valencia. In addition to his goal, the midfielder added three tackles (two won) and two clearances to the defensive effort across his 90 minute shift. Over his last five appearances (five starts), Samu Costa has scored twice, assisted once and played the full 90 minutes three times.
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