GERARD MORENO NEWS

Villarreal ignores speculation over coach to beat Young Boys

Villarreal has beaten Young Boys 2-0 to join Manchester United at the top of its Champions League group and increase its chances of advancing to the knockout rounds

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected out against Young Boys Moreno (hamstring) is not expected to play Tuesday, against Young Boys.

Impact Moreno is not expected to be available Tuesday, a huge blow for Villarreal. The striker picked up a hamstring injury against Athletic, and is now stuck sidelined. Yeremi Pino figures to pick up some of the attacking slack Tuesday. Moreno will hope to return Sunday, against Getafe, and if not Sunday he will return after the international break.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early in loss Moreno suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club, his team announced Monday.

Impact Moreno has struggled with muscular issues so far after already missing one month of the season with a different hamstring injury and it's unclear how long this one will keep him out. In his absence, look to Arnaut Danjuma and Yeremi Pino as two solid attacking options for the Yellow Submarine.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal loses to Athletic, continues to struggle in Spain

Villarreal’s struggles in the Spanish league have continued with a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues playing well after return Moreno recorded one goal and one assist during a 4-1 UEFA Champions League win Wednesday against BSC Young Boys.

Impact Moreno's second post-injury stat line was better than his first one. He contributed to three goals across 180 game minutes after returning from it and remains an elite fantasy option, if healthy.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal wins 4-1 at Young Boys in Champions League

Villarreal has ended an 11-game winless streak in the Champions League group stage by beating Young Boys 4-1

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fati shines again as Barcelona rallies to beat Valencia 3-1

Ansu Fati, Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho scored as Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia 3-1 in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in loss Moreno scored once on two shots on target, as well as three chances created during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Moreno returned from a hamstring injury Sunday, and was straight back in the goals. The forward scored once, his first goal of the season, and looked excellent linking up with those around him. He will be the first name on the team sheet Wednesday, against Young Boys.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Osasuna Moreno (hamstring) is in Villarreal's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Moreno has missed four La Liga games with a hamstring injury he aggravated about a month ago, but he is back on the pitch from the start on Sunday

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Newcastle plays its first game under new ownership

Newcastle plays its first game under new ownership when Tottenham travels to St. James’ Park in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still sidelined Wednesday Moreno (hamstring) will be on the shelf for Wednesday's matchup with Manchester United.

Impact Moreno will be unavailable for his fourth straight contest due to his lingering hamstring injury. Once cleared to play, the forward should jump back into the starting XI and will be looking for his first goal of the season despite having registered 13 shots (five on target) in four matches.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barca, United under pressure in Champions League

Manchester United will be under serious pressure to qualify if it loses at home to Villarreal after starting group play with a shocking defeat at Young Boys in Switzerland

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Re-aggravates hamstring Moreno (hamstring) re-injured his hamstring before Sunday's clash with Mallorca.

Impact Moreno was ready to go after recovering from a hamstring injury that had plagued him over the summer, but it appears that it's not quite done disrupting his season just yet. The injury has sidelined him for two more matches and it appears that he could be in line to miss even more time. He will hope to make his return for Wednesday's midweek trip to Manchester United.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal held by Atalanta in return to Champions League

Villarreal has been frustrated by Atalanta in its return to the Champions League after a 10-year absence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in draw Moreno took six shots (three on target) and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Atalanta. He also made an interception, two clearances and he created thr...

Impact Moreno was dangerous on Tuesday after disappointing in his previous outing for Villarreal before the international break, and he set up Arnaut Danjuma's go-ahead score against Atalanta. He will hope to be similarly effective Sunday versus Mallorca, which have conceded three goals in four La Liga matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be good to go Moreno (hamstring) is training without issue ahead of Tuesday's UCL match against Atalanta, according to manager Unai Emery.

Impact Moreno picked up a strain while with Spain during the international window but seems to be ready ahead of the first Champions League match of the season. As a result, Moreno will hope to start in Tuesday's game alongside Boulaye Dia to begin the group stage.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Spain camp Moreno picked up a thigh injury with the Spanish national team and returned to Villarreal, reports Football Espana.

Impact This isn't a positive sign for Moreno, who clearly pulled a muscle when he was forced off in Thursday's qualifier. He's been fairly healthy throughout his career, so this may only be a tweak, but for now, he's considered a doubt for the Sept. 11 game against Alaves.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up possible injury with Spain Moreno suffered a potential hamstring injury after being subbed off early in the second half of Thursday's qualifier, reports Marca.

Impact Moreno had to be subbed off early Thursday and reached for his hamstring area, which is never a good thing. The hope is that it's a tweak and he won't miss any time for Villarreal, but that's rarely the case. He's gotten off to a slow start with no goals or assists from seven shots in the first three matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card in draw Moreno made two tackles (one won) and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Atletico Madrid.

Impact Moreno had a pretty quiet outing during their road draw, and couldn't do much on offense. The forward also received his second yellow card in three starts, though. That's something to keep in mind when they host Alaves on Sep 11.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

Spain coach Luis Enrique has announced his squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with seven changes from the team that reached the semifinals of the European Championship

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes four shots in draw Moreno took four shots (two on goal) and created two chances during Monday's scoreless draw with Granada.

Impact Moreno recorded half of his team's total shots on goal despite a massive shot difference of 14-6 between the two teams. With his importance already proven one game into the new season, Moreno will hope to get on the scoreboard sooner rather than later. Up next is a trip to Espanyol.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Villarreal hopes for rare winning start

Villarreal hopes to end its winless streak in Spanish league openers when it hosts Granada

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late sub Kepa helps Chelsea win UEFA Super Cup on penalties

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was brought on as a late substitute and saved two spot kicks as Chelsea beat Villarreal 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends contract by six seasons Moreno signed a six-year contract extension with Villarreal on Monday.

Impact Moreno has increased his scoring tally in each of the last five seasons and ended the 2020/21 campaign with 30 goals and 10 assists between league and UEL matches. After also making Spain's team at the Euros, he's agreed to stick around with the Yellow Submarines for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Only 4 teams remain at Euro 2020, which is headed to Wembley

The European Championship is coming to Wembley Stadium for the final three games of the tournament

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS