GABRIEL PAULISTA NEWS

Despite new coach, Valencia loses fifth straight league game

New coach but same disappointing result for Valencia

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspension served Paulista served a two-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct and is now eligible to return.

Impact Paulista picked up a straight red card against Real Madrid and is now eligible to return to the first team for Monday's trip to Getafe. The defender was an unused substitute in four of the six matches before his suspension, so he is far from guaranteed to return to a major role.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia's Paulista suspended 2 games for foul on Vinícius

Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista will miss two games for his dangerous foul of Vinícius Júnior after the Spanish soccer federation’s disciplinary committee added another game to...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vinícius scores, escapes injury after hard hit in Madrid win

Vinícius Júnior had more than his goal to celebrate in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Valencia in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shown straight red card Paulista was sent off during Thursday's clash with Real Madrid, and will now be suspended for two matches.

Impact Paulista lashed out with an awful challenge that saw him immediately sent off. The defender will now be suspended for a Sunday trip to Girona and a Saturday clash with Athletic Club. Paulista will be tough to replace, though Eray Comert is one possible option.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Paulista (hip) was included in the match-day squad against Betis on Thursday.

Impact Paulista had started three straight contests before picking up his hip problem but will now have to watch from the sidelines for at least the start of Thursday's tilt. On the year, the central defender has featured in seven of his 10 outings in which he recorded one goal on 11 shots (one on target), 28 clearances and eight interceptions. Coming out of the World Cup break, Paulista should be in contention for the starting XI on a weekly basis.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Paulista (hip) was a full participant in Tuesday's session ahead of Thursday's match against Real Betis, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Paulista left after 29 minutes of Sunday's draw with Real Sociedad but it appears he won't be out for long with this particular injury. If he's fit enough to start, Paulista and Eray Comert are likely to partner in defense during Thursday's game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hip injury Paulista departed after 29 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad due to a hip injury, manager Gennaro Gattuso told the press after the match.

Impact Paulista isn't expected to be out for long, though the pain was enough to get Cenk Ozkacar on the pitch for the remainder of Sunday's match. Pending Paulista's status, there could be a new partner for Eray Comert in central-defense for Thursday's match against Real Betis.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid's perfect season ends as Benzema misses penalty kick

It hasn't been the return to action that Karim Benzema had hoped for

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First goal on campaign Paulista scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) along with eight clearances in Sunday's 2-2 tie versus Espanyol.

Impact Coming back from injury (strain), seems like Paulista has found his form with a huge performance on both sides of the field. The veteran defender has struggled with injuries in recent years, and it will be hard to say if he can stay in form this season. In 19 appearances last season Paulista totaled 85 clearances, 39 interceptions and scored two goals with one assist.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Paulista made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Athletic Club.

Impact Paulista has overcome a muscular issue ahead of what will be his season debut. A player who's picked up a few muscular issues last season, Paulista has started in at least 29 games in all but one year of his time with Los Che.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on recovery Paulista participated in parts of Thursday's training session ahead of Sunday's trip to Athletic Club, according to Jaime Rux of El Desmarque.

Impact Paulista worked in some of the tactics sessions but his fitness remains behind where it should be in order to play. Mouctar Diakhaby and Hugo Guillamon could start at central-defense if Paulista is out, as Eray Comert's suspension opens up another hole on the back line.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully fit Paulista is unlikely to be ready for Sunday's opener against Girona due to a lack of fitness, according to Xema Tarazona of El Desmarque.

Impact Paulista has been injury-prone in 2022 and his status is mostly down to a lack of fitness. Should he be unable to start in the first game, Hugo Guillamon could drop back into defense alongside Mouctar Diakhaby.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight interceptions in win Paulista (undisclosed) made three tackles (two won), four clearances, eight interceptions and two blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over...

Impact Paulista made it to the starting XI after missing the previous two outings and had a brilliant performance at the heart of the defense, filling the stat sheet and always prevailing over opposing forwards. Injuries unfortunately made the centre back a good chunk of the season but he was always very productive when able to play, with two goals, one assist, 85 clearances and seven clean sheets over 19 starts.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in finale Paulista (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's finale against Celta Vigo.

Impact Paulista returns for the final match of the season after missing the last two with an injury. The center-back has battled multiple injuries this season leading to just 19 starts (including Saturday) in which he compiled two goals, one assist and six clean sheets.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Valencia Paulista was subbed out just before halftime of Saturday's draw against Valencia after suffering an ankle injury. He made four clearances in the match before being taken off.

Impact Paulista has been plagued with injuries all season, and he's now dealing with a new ankle injury, the extent of which will be revealed in the coming days after evaluations. His replacement on Sunday Hugo Guillamon was sent off, so Mouctar Diakhaby could return to the back-three in his place against Betis on Tuesday.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Copa del Rey Final Paulista (strain) started and played the full 120 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 (5-4 after penalties) defeat to Betis in the Copa del Rey Final.

Impact Paulista missed Valencia's previous two La Liga games heading into the cup final with an injury, but he was back in the XI on Saturday. He should be available again versus Levante next weekend.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquín's finale: Betis faces Valencia in Copa del Rey final

Joaquín Sánchez helped Real Betis win its last major trophy in 2005 when they won the Copa del Rey

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with injury Paulista missed Saturday's defeat against Osasuna with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Paulista only returned from a four-month hamstring injury in February, and he's once again dealing with some discomfort. He likely won't be risked against Villarreal on Tuesay in an effort to get him fit in time for next weekend's Copa del Rey Final against Real Betis.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates in draw Paulista made three tackles (two won), 10 clearances and three interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Getafe.

Impact Paulista made just his second league appearance since recovering from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for almost three months. And the centre back had another great performance, reaching double digits in clearances for the first time this season and playing a key role for his side to shut Enes Unal and his teammates down. After two spectacular showings since his return, Paulista has a good possibility of remaining in the lineup for next Saturday's visit to Elche.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench against Granada Paulista (undisclosed) was on the bench for Saturday's clash with Granada.

Impact Paulista was on the bench as an unused substitute during Saturday's 3-1 win over Granada. The defender was brought off the pitch during the Copa del Rey earlier in the week it's a good sign that he was available off the bench immediately.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in Copa del Rey Paulista was subbed out in the 81st minute of Wednesday's Copa del Rey semifinal victory against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Paulista just made his first appearance since October last weekend after recovering from a hamstring injury, but he had to come off Wednesday in some discomfort. He will hope that this was just due to fatigue in getting back to full fitness, rather than a re-aggravation of his major injury. With Omar Alderete suspended for Saturday's clash against Valencia, Hugo Guillamon might move back into central defense if Paulista can't play at the weekend.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Mallorca Paulista scored a goal in a 1-0 win against Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Paulista had an impressive game for the visitors. The 31-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his second in the league campaign. Other than that, Paulista also made seven clearances.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Paulista (hamstring) was on the bench for Sunday's loss against Barcelona.

Impact Paulista was back in the squad Sunday, his first since October because of a bad hamstring injury. He may not be completely fit, but he'll get another week of training in and should be an option to start Saturday at Mallorca after being a regular on the back line to open the season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool eyes second place, Inter faces Atalanta

Liverpool will look to reduce the gap to English Premier League leader Manchester City to 11 points by beating Brentford at home on Sunday

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS