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Sergio Canales - Creates two chances in loss Canales created two chances on six crosses (one accurate) during Thursday's 3-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Canales put in one more shift in the pouring rain, only to miss Spain's roster for the World Cup the next day. In 17 appearances between the league and UEL, Canales scored three goals and created 32 chances. These are solid numbers that he'll hope to improve in 2023.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Sits out loss to Valencia Fekir was suspended for Thursday's 3-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Fekir was sent off during Sunday's derby against Sevilla and didn't play in the final match before the World Cup. He completes the first half of the season with three goals and one assist in 11 matches. With a mid-season break for the World Cup, Fekir will hope to stay fit for longer stretches in 2023.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Completes suspension Iglesias completed his one-match suspension during Thursday's 3-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Iglesias missed the final match before the World Cup and instead of joining the team going to Qatar, he'll stick with his club for a trip to Argentina. With eight goals and three assists in 17 matches (12 starts), Iglesias is on track for one of his best seasons so long as he stays healthy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Doesn't go on Argentina trip Bravo (thigh) didn't make the squad list for a mid-season trip to Argentina, it was announced Friday.

Impact Bravo missed Thursday's loss to Valencia due to injury and will stay in Spain or go on vacation to focus on his recovery.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Busy in rout Silva made four saves and two clearances in Thursday's 3-0 defeat against Valencia.

Impact Silva faced seven shots and stopped four of them but was given no help by his team, as they struggled to produce anything going forward. The goalkeeper was left to defense some excellent chances, and in the end he was left with the loss despite his individual excellence. Silva has produced five clean sheets in 12 matches, and has plenty of upside when his team can stay on the pitch and limit high danger chances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Busy defensively Rodriguez had one cross (zero accurate) and zero chances created in Thursday's 3-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Rodriguez was kept behind the ball throughout Thursday's loss, making four tackles and putting his body on the line for multiple blocks. The defensive midfielder has just a single goal through his 17 appearances in all competitions and has offered next to nothing going forward. Rodriguez's fantasy value lies in his floor that is built off of defensive volume.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Sent off Thursday Gonzalez was sent off during the second half of Thursday's clash with Valencia.

Impact Gonzalez was shown two yellow cards in the space of 10 minutes and was sent off. The defender had made four starts in a row before that sending off, and will now be suspended for a Dec. 31 clash with Athletic, following the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Out Thursday Bravo won't be available for Thursday's match against Valencia due to a thigh issue, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Bravo played well in Sunday's draw with Sevilla but has since picked up an injury. This will put Rui Silva in goal for the last league match ahead of the World Cup, and Silva has conceded just eight goals and kept five clean sheets in 11 league appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Available for selection Rodriguez (undisclosed) is available for selection in Thursday's trip to Valencia.

Impact Rodriguez had missed two games with a hip issue before playing the full 90 in Sunday's draw with Sevilla. As he came away somewhat battered after a physical game, there could be some worries about Rodriguez not starting but at least he's available. No matter how Thursday's match goes, Rodriguez figures to contribute for Argentina at the World Cup so long as he stays fit.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin - Out at Valencia Joaquin (strain) isn't available for Thursday's trip to Valencia.

Impact Joaquin will miss a fourth straight game due to his muscular injury. When he's back to full fitness, Joaquin will play a bigger role in cup competitions than in the league as he's nearing the end of his career and hasn't played a regular role over the last two seasons.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Limited in training Rodriguez was limited during Tuesday's training session ahead of Thursday's trip to Valencia, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Rodriguez played the full 90 during Sunday's 1-1derby draw with Sevilla but if he's limited in training he may be rotated by Thursday to protect him for the World Cup. Were this to happen, Paul Akouokou or Andres Guardado could start as a holding-midfielder alongside William Carvalho.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Participates in training Felipe (thigh) participated in Tuesday's training session ahead of Thursday's trip to Sevilla, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Felipe was already declared to be out through the World Cup but he's already back in training and on the road to recovery. For the final match before the mid-season break, Edgar Gonzalez or Victor Ruiz could take Felipe's place in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Benched in derby draw Silva was an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Silva was benched in favor of Claudio Bravo on Sunday, with manager Jorge Sampaoli presumably preferring the 39-year-old Bravo's edge in experience for the big derby match. Silva has kept five clean sheets and allowed just eight goals in 11 La Liga appearances this season, and he should return to the XI in goal against Valencia on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Takes shot in derby draw Canales took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Canales had a relatively tame performance from the right wing against Sevilla on Sunday, especially considering there were three red cards handed out and there would have supposedly been more space to attack. He has scored just one goal in La Liga this season, coming against Real Madrid back in early September.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Concedes goal against Sevilla Bravo made four saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Bravo did well for much of Sunday's derby but he was eventually beaten by a long-distance screamer from Nemanja Gudelj while his side were down to nine men. He is likely to return to the bench in favor of Rui Silva against Valencia on Thursday, as this was just his second La Liga appearance of the season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Sent off in draw Iglesias was sent off after 49 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Iglesias had scored one goal and logged one assist in his last two appearances but may have been caught up in the drama of a tense derby matchup. He'll end the first half of his season with eight goals and three assists between the league and UEL, a respectable tally that might earn him a trip to Qatar with Spain's national team.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More boos for Atlético Madrid after another setback

Another setback, another round of boos for Atlético Madrid

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabil Fekir - Sent off against Sevilla Fekir received a straight red card after a VAR review just before halftime of Sunday's derby draw against Sevilla following a foul on Papu Gomez. He took a shot and created a chanc...

Impact Fekir has been used sparingly ever since suffering a hamstring injury in early September, and Sunday's game was just his third start in the last two months. But he was sent off during first-half stoppage time and will now be suspended for Thursday's clash against Valencia.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Starting against Sevilla Rodriguez (hip) is in Betis' starting lineup for Sunday's derby clash against Sevilla.

Impact Rodriguez missed last week's win over Real Sociedad due to a hip injury but he has recovered now and is back in the XI in defensive midfield for Sunday's derby.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Participates in training Rodriguez (hip) participated in Friday's training session, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Rodriguez has missed a couple of games since suffering a hip injury Oct. 27 against Ludogorets and now looks to be sharp for Sunday's Gran Derbi against city rivals Sevilla. When everyone is fit, expect Rodriguez to start alongside William Carvalho at the base of the midfield. It's also a positive development with the World Cup on the horizon since Rodriguez figures to play an important role following his exceptional efforts en route to a Copa America triumph in the summer of 2021.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal tops Zurich, Man United beats Real Sociedad in EL

Kieran Tierney blasted home a winner for Arsenal to seal the top spot in its group and advance to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Zurich

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guido Rodriguez - Unavailable against HJK Rodriguez (hip) is skipping Thursday's UEL match against HJK Helsinki as he didn't make the squad list.

Impact This is an expected move to Rodriguez, who took a blow to his hip in last week's UEL match against Ludogorets and couldn't play Sunday against Real Sociedad either. He'll still hope to return in Sunday's derby against Sevilla and his status for the World Cup should be secure as long as he's back in training by next week.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Europa League knockout spots to be decided

The last remaining spots in the knockout stage of the Europa League and Europa Conference League are up for grabs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Akouokou - Available for selection Akuoukou made the squad list for Thursday's UEL match against HJK Helsinki.

Impact Akuoukou departed late into Sunday's win over Real Sociedad but it doesn't appear to have been a serious situation. With Guido Rodriguez dealing with his own injury, Akuoukou could see his minutes increase in the final games before the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE