AYOZE PEREZ NEWS

Scores late away winner Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valladolid.

Impact Perez scored an 84th-minute winner as he came off the bench. He had returned from an undisclosed injury that had made him unavailable for three matches. The winger created three chances in 20 minutes, this was the joint most he created in any game this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Perez (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Valladolid, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "Ayoze seems to be available for the game."

Impact Perez is finally back with the team after around a month and three matches out, having overcome his undisclosed issues. The attacker started in the four matches ahead of his injury, and will hope to reclaim that spot Saturday. However, it appears the club may take his return cautiously, working him in off the bench before a full return next contest.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Perez (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against Getafe, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact Villarreal will be extremely shorthanded in the attacking third due to several injuries, but none will be bigger than Perez's. The winger has been sensational for Villarreal when healthy, racking up six goals across seven appearances (four starts). His next chance to play would come against Valladolid on Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Perez is out for Saturday's match against Real Madrid, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "The rest of us are the same. We didn't manage to recover Ayoze or the injured o...

Impact Perez is missing a second straight match, dealing with an undisclosed issue. This continues to be a significant loss after starting in the three matches before his injury, with Nicolas Pepe likely taking his spot again until fit. He will now look to return after the international break, giving him an additional two weeks to recover with no match.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in red hot form Perez scored two goals while taking five shots (two on goal) during Thursday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Perez found the back of the net in the first half stoppage time and again in the 63rd minute while his five shots led Villarreal as of his substitution in the 74th minute. Perez is in red hot form at the moment with five goals over his last four matches while combining for 14 shots and five chances created over that same timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for third fame in a row Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 loss versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Perez scored the only goal for his side as Barcelona heavily defeated them. This made it three games in a row where he has scored in three starts, with a total of nine shots in these three starts. Last season he scored nine goals in 31 games for Betis.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winning goal Perez scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Perez notched his third goal of the season in the 94th minute as he scored the decisive goal from short-range. The forward has had a very good start to the campaign and has now been inserted into the starting XI in the past two games.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Valencia Perez scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and suffered three fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Perez had his first start of the season and made most of the chance. Just before halftime, the forward drew things level at 1-1 with a brilliant finish from just outside the box that went into the top corner and gave the opposing goalkeeper no chance. That's now two goals over four league appearances for the forward, who will hope to remain in the lineup for upcoming matches.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner off bench Perez scored a goal off two shots (one on target), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Friday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Perez was brought as part of a double substitution midway through the second frame and ended up as the hero for Villarreal as he scored the game-winner deep into stoppage time with a right-footed volley after the defense failed to clear a cross from the right flank. Perez found heavy competition up front in his new club, but last season he showed that he can content for a starting spot anywhere when he's at his best.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Transfered to Villarreal Perez has completed a transfer to Villarreal from Betis, according to his new club.

Impact Perez is switching from one Spanish team to another, having inked a deal until 2028 with Villarreal after two seasons with Betis. In the most recent campaign, he started in 29 of his 31 appearances, notching nine goals on 68 shots and one assist on 30 chances created to go along with 19 crosses. He probably will hold a similar role with his new club, likely taking over Arnaut Danjuma's spot on the left flank, although that is still up in the air.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in season finale Perez had two shots (one on target), created two chances and suffered two fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Perez was one of his team's biggest threats up front, but couldn't finish his brilliant end-of-season stretch with another goal to his account. Anyway, with five of his nine goals scored over the last seven outings, the forward will hope to keep a similar pace next season.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 22 • GOAL.COM

Takes six shots in defeat Perez had six shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Perez led Betis with six shots taken; however, he was unable to find the back of the net as his three game scoring streak came to an end. The six shots marked a new season-high for him.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Perez continued his hot streak Thursday, now having scored in three straight games after finding the back of the net in the 49th minute of action. This gave the attacker his ninth goal of the season, now having 10 goal contributions in league play. He has been efficient on his way to scoring three goals in three games, only taking seven shots in the process.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Almeria.

Impact Perez has scored in consecutive appearances now, something he has not done earlier this season despite his solid goal-scoring prowess. The former has eight goals this season, with half of that goal tally recently logged across Betis' last four games.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bags acrobatic goal Sunday Perez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Perez opened the scoring for Betis late in the first half with an acrobatic finish, as he took advantage of a deflection and Osasuna's passive approach to smash a perfect volley past Sergio Herrera. This was Perez's third goal across his last three starts, a role he should maintain ahead of the Almeria match on May 12.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Notches brace in win Perez scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Perez opened up the scoring in the 19th minute as he beat a defender and then delivered a well-placed finish that the goalkeeper couldn't get a hand on. He also scored in the second half as he took a shot from the edge of the box that was deflected into the back of the net. He is now up to six goals in La Liga.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Perez (ankle) is available from the bench for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Perez has missed the last six matches while dealing with the injury after starting seven consecutive fixtures. The attacker has scored four goals and provided an assist in 19 La Liga appearances.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks away Perez (ankle) is still a "couple more weeks" away from returning to the pitch, according to manager Manuel Pellegrino. "Ayoze has no chance of recovering next week. He still has a...

Impact No surprise that Perez is still not ready to return after having already missed four matches with an ankle injury. This could leave his starting role in jeopardy with the addition of Chimy Avila from Osasuna, along with Ez Abde's return from the AFCON Cup with Morocco.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready for play Perez (ankle) will continue on the sidelines, as manager Manuel Pellegrini reported, "Ayoze still has two or three weeks left," per InformaBetis.

Impact Perez won't be returning as soon as many thought, with the club's manager stating he has around another three weeks until he reaches full health despite being expected to be an option this weekend. The player will now miss his fourth straight contest and will hope this does not affect his starting spot, as he started in seven consecutive matches before the injury. At this point, expect the player to return by Mar. 3 to face Atletico Madrid, possibly even getting his chance a game earlier against Atheltic on Feb. 25.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers sprained ankle ligament Perez suffered a sprained ligament to his right ankle during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Perez is expected to remain out indefinitely with a sprained ankle. He has played the last 14 matches on a row, getting the start two times while logging in four goals and one assist in that span. Nabil Fekir is expected to get the start in the attacking midfield for the time being.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off after 19 minutes Perez was forced off in the 19th minute of Saturday's match against Granada due to an apparent injury.

Impact Perez was only able to make it a short 19 minutes Saturday, having been forced off due to what looked to be a very nasty ankle injury after his foot was caught under a Granada player making a tackle. This could be a huge loss for Betis if the attacker's injury leaves him out long-term, as he has started in all but five matches this campaign. Expect the likes of Luiz Henrique and Rodri to get more time in the starting XI if Perez is forced to miss more than just this contest. Regular starter Assane Diao Diaoune replaced Perez when he was taken off the field Saturday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fires one shot Perez took an off target shot and created two chances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Perez was held off the scoresheet in a quiet appearance, mustering just one shot. The attacker hasn't scored or assisted in La Liga in over a month, but did find the back of the net in mid week against Rangers.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus Sevilla Perez scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Perez scored his fourth La Liga goal of he season Sunday, an unassisted strike in the 72nd minute to take the 1-0 lead. He has now scored in four of his last five matches (including Europa League) as he finds himself in red-hot form. He put in work on the defensive end as he won all five of his attempted tackles, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Perez scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Perez notched his fourth goal of the season with a well-placed finish from inside the box in the 65th minute. Additionally, the midfielder matched his season-high by taking five shots.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE