EXEQUIEL PALACIOS NEWS

Back in training Palacios (thigh) participated in Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's trip to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Palacios joins a few players from his team returning from months-long absences with little time to spare before the World Cup. When fit enough to start, Palacios will add more defensive depth to the midfield as he's already made 18 tackles in seven appearances (five starts).

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out due to injury Palacios (thigh) remains out for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Palacios hasn't played in seven straight games and it's uncertain when he might return. More recently, Charles Aranguiz and Robert Andrich have started as the partnership in central-midfield, with Kerem Demirbay and Moussa Diaby rounding out the possible options depending on the formation.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta's Thiago Almada in Argentina squad for friendlies

Atlanta United forward Thiago Almada has been included in Argentina’s 28-man squad for two World Cup warm-up matches to be played in the United States this month

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Role increases Palacios made 23 appearances (12 starts), scoring and assists twice in the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Palacios finally broke into the starting XI after three seasons of working his way up the Leverkusen depth chart. While the midfielder didn't start every week he was one of the first names called to fill in for injuries, and produced when on the pitch. Palacios' upward trajectory should continue in 2022/23, though the talent in front of him means he would need to breakout in a huge way to become a nailed-on starter.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala in, Paredes out for Argentina friendly against Italy

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni included striker Paulo Dybala in his squad on Friday for his team's friendly against Italy on June 1st, but left recovering Leandro Paredes out

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claims all three points Palacios scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making an interception and three tackles during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Palacios found the back of the net in the 97th minute to claim all three points for Leverkusen. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder while his three tackles were the team-high total in the win.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second assist of season Palacios had an assist while crossing once inaccurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Palacios entered the match in the 64th minute and set up fellow substitute Lucas Alario in the 91st for Leverkusen's fourth goal. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder while his three chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Palacios scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 4-1 win over Greuther Furth.

Impact Palacios entered the match in the 77th minute and scored Leverkusen's final goal in the 84th. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as he made the most of his time on the pitch.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina hints at post-Messi era in youthful squad

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has picked his squad for the two final rounds of South American World Cup qualifying

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in squad Palacios (back) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Palacios returns to the side after being out the last month with a back issue. He's moved in and out of the XI when healthy this season and that expects to continue the rest of the way, though he's often been in more of a defensive midfield position.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Palacios (back) returned to training Wednesday, and was training with the ball, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Palacios is back in team training with the ball, and was finally back training with the team. The midfielder has mediocre fantasy value when starting XI, but does provide some solid depth for Leverkusen. Palacios' status for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart is up in the air.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers set-back Palacios (back) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Dortmund as he suffered a set-back with his back issue, according to ligainsider.

Impact Palacios has been dealing with this back issue for more than a year, though it has only sidelined him for three weeks. The midfielder will hope to return against Dortmund, and managed Gerardo Seoane left that as a possibility, though an unlikely one. Palacios won't be rushed back and Seoane insisted his recovery would be as gradual as possible.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up spinal injury Palacios picked up a spinal injury in training, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Palacios picked up a spinal injury, and his timeline is uncertain at best. Seoane was hopeful that Palacios would return after the international break, but it's hard to say with spinal injuries. The midfielder is one to watch over the international break as it is almost guaranteed he will stay in Leverkusen for recovery.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of year Palacios had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking a shot and making two interceptions during Sunday's 3-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Palacios set up Florian Wirtz in the 21st minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for Palacios while his two interceptions tied for the team-high total in the win.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury

Lionel Messi was included in the Argentina squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite having struggled with a knee injury in recent weeks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Sunday Palacios (ankle) will be available Sunday against Bayern, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Palacios will be available Sunday against Bayern, where he will look to slot straight into the starting XI. The midfielder has been out since an early season Europa League clash. If Palacios is fully fit it's likely that he will be in the first-choice starting XI.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina calls up 3 EPL players for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina has summoned three English Premier League players for three South American World Cup qualifiers next month

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Sunday Palacios (ankle) will not be in the squad to face Stuttgart on Sunday. Manager Gerardo Seoane told reporters, "Exequiel Palacios will probably be out against Stuttgart. We are stil...

Impact Palacios, unfortunately, suffered his ankle injury against Ferencvarosi in Europa League action after scoring his first goal of the season. Without Palacios in the squad, Kerem Demirbay figures to slot into a more defensive role Sunday while Florian Wirtz fills an attacking role.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with ankle injury Palacios was forced off in the 50th minute against Ferencvaros on Thursday with an ankle problem but not before scoring a goal.

Impact It was the first goal of the season for Palacios in his fourth appearance of the year. If the midfielder is unable to play versus VfB Stuttgart on Sunday, it would likely mean a return to the starting XI for Robert Andrich.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala recalled to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Striker Paulo Dybala was called up to the Argentina squad for the first time in almost two years after an impressive start to the season with Juventus

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi, Di Maria and Agüero in Argentina's Copa America squad

Lionel Messi, striker Sergio Agüero and winger Ángel Di María have all been included in the squad that will travel to Brazil to seek Argentina's first major title since 1993

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play for Argentina Palacios (groin) is expected in the Argentina squad against Chile on Thursday.

Impact Palacios was limited to a mere 11 appearances (nine starts) for Bayer Leverkusen this season due to various injuries. As a result, the midfielder recorded a mere one assist, five shots (one on target) and 10 chances created. If he can stay healthy next year, Palacios should be in the mix for regular starts with Leverkusen and could feature for Argentina as well.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen tastes success in Germany by adapting to pandemic

Bayer Leverkusen has quietly put together a 10-game unbeaten run to start the league season and sits second in the Bundesliga

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hertha frustrates depleted Leverkusen in 0-0 draw

A depleted Bayer Leverkusen has been held 0-0 by struggling Hertha Berlin

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leverkusen's Palacios injures back playing for Argentina LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios is facing three months on the sidelines after fracturing three vert...

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM