Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera retires from international soccer
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera has announced his retirement from international soccerAPRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beaten three times versus Man Utd Muslera made one save and conceded three goals during Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Manchester United.
Impact Muslera wasn't at fault for any of the three goals he allowed but at the same time he couldn't make enough saves to make up for these goals so it's safe to say that those who picked him for fantasy teams aren't satisfied with the performance. With multiple goals conceded in all five group stage matches so far, the veteran goalkeeper will try to do better during Dec. 12 decisive away game against Copenhagen.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes twice Wednesday Muslera had two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Munich.
Impact Muslera conceded two goals in Wednesday's Champions League loss, both to Harry Kane in the span of six minutes late in the match. His defense did a decent job keeping the elite Bayern attack at bay, but it was not quite enough. Next up in the Champions League Muslera faces a crucial matchup with Manchester United on Nov. 29 with a chance to move up to second place in the group.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Featuring Wednesday Muslera (elbow) will be in the starting XI for Wednesday's UCL clash with Bayern Munich.
Impact Muslera suffered a dislocated elbow but avoided any serious damage and will remain in the starting XI against Bayern. In the reverse fixture, the keeper made three saves while conceding three goals and faces an uphill battle to improve those numbers this time around.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers elbow injury Muslera sustained an elbow injury that will keep him out of action for 3-4 weeks, the club announced Saturday.
Impact Fortunately for Muslera, he didn't suffer any fractures when he dislocated his elbow, which should speed up recovery time. In the opening three Group Stage contests, the keeper recorded eight saves while conceding seven goals. Gunay Guvenc should slot into the starting XI with Muslera shelved. Muslera will be a long shot to get into the Nov. 29 meeting with Manchester United.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lets in three in loss Muslera registered three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Bayern Munich.
Impact Muslera is not having the best time during the UCL this season, allowing already seven goals in three matches, making eight saves in that span. The keeper will prepare for a trip to Bayern Munich for the next Champions League game on Nov 8, who have scored 13 goals in the last five contests.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes twice in win Muslera conceded twice and made four saves in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Man Utd.
Impact Galatasary have picked up four points in their opening two group games despite conceding four goals. If muslera can rack up a clean sheet or two in the remaining games, his team will have a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten twice in draw Muslera allowed two goals while making a save during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Copenhagen.
Impact Muslera allowed the opening two goals of the match, but kept Galatasaray in the game long enough for them to come from behind for a point. Muslera will look for a better result next time out away against Manchester United.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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