JEISON MURILLO NEWS

Out versus Napoli Murillo hasn't been inserted in Sampdoria's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.

Impact Murillo won't make the trip as Sampdoria left out a few players highly likely to depart following the relegation. Bruno Amione, Koray Gunter, and Nicola Murru are the only center-backs available for this one. He has had a part-time role and logged 22 tackles, eight interceptions, 39 clearances, and 14 blocks in 20 appearances (12 starts). His contract is up at the end of June.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Lecce Murillo completed a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Murillo sat out one after getting red-carded. He has generally featured one when one among Alessandro Zanoli, Bram Nuytinck, and Bruno Amione wasn't available in recent weeks. He has posted 19 tackles, seven interceptions, 30 clearances, and 12 blocks in 15 games (11 starts).

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Roma Murillo was shown a red card in the 52nd minute of Sunday's clash against Roma following a foul on Tammy Abraham for his second booking of the game. He made an interception in the...

Impact Murillo was making his first start since mid-February on Sunday after recovering from a thigh injury, but he lasted less than an hour before getting sent off with a double booking. Alessandro Zanoli, Nicola Murru or Koray Gunter (undisclosed) if he's fit enough should return to the XI in central defense while Murillo's suspended against Cremonese next weekend.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late in Verona bout Murillo (thigh) had one interception and drew one foul in six minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Verona.

Impact Muriello returned after missing three matches, but he didn't get many minutes. He could play more in the next game since Bram Nuytinck is suspended. He ahs registered four tackles (two won), two interceptions, five clearances, and three blocks in his last five appearances.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Verona game Murillo will be called up for Sunday's clash with Verona, coach Dejan Stankovic informed.

Impact Murillo has recovered from an unspecified injury that sidelined him for the past three matches, but the gaffer might stick with the defenders that started while he was out. He has recorded seven tackles (two won), one interception, nine clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with no clan sheets.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Salernitana game Murillo (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Salernitana.

Impact Muriello will miss the second game in a row due to an unspecified injury. Koray Gunter has recovered and might get the nod in the back, while Alessandro Zanoli started last week.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Lazio game Murillo didn't make Sampdoria's squad list for Monday's match versus Lazio.

Impact Murillo picked up an unspecified injury in the lead-up to the game and has been unable to shake it off. The coach will turn to either Alessandro Zanoli, Nicola Murru, or Marios Oiknomou in the back, as Koray Gunter is out as well.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature versus Cremonese Murillo (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 1-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Murillo returned early from a thigh strain, but he didn't get minutes right away. If healthier, he could star over Bruno Amione and Alex Ferrari in Saturday's away game versus Inter. He has recorded six tackles, three interceptions, 18 clearances, and six blocks in six matches so far.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Cremonese game Murillo (thigh) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list for Monday's match versus Cremonese.

Impact Murillo is back sooner than expected, as he was diagnosed with a thigh strain just two weeks ago. If healthy enough, he will challenge Alex Ferrari to start in the back. He had gotten the nod four times in a row prior to the injury, recording five tackles (four won), three interceptions, 16 clearances, and four blocks, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Murillo picked up a biceps femoris strain in the left thigh in the Bologna game, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Murillo hadn't subbed off despite the problem. He will have to miss three-to-four weeks. Alex Ferrari will likely resume being the starter in the back, with Bruno Amione as the top backup.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances against Monza Murillo made seven clearances in a 3-0 defeat to Monza on Sunday.

Impact Murillo had a decent outing for the losing team. The 30-year-old made seven clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Murillo also made an interception.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal against Spezia Murillo made two clearances, one interception and one block, scored an own goal and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Spezia.

Impact Murillo made his third start over the last four matches and was very unfortunate when a teammate blocked a low cross from the right but then the ball hit his head before going into the back of the net just a minute after his side opened the scoring. Like most of his teammates, the center-back isn't exactly being a fantasy factor so far this season and he'll hope to get back to his best form after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from loan Murillo is back from Celta Vigo after two consecutive spells, and Sampdoria plan to move him again considering his high wages, Primo Canale informs.

Impact Murillo was not a full-time starter in 2021/2022, where he appeared in 19 matches (12 starts), and the Spanish club elected not to keep him. He is slated to depart again later on.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in season finale Murillo subbed into last weekend's match against Valencia in the 70th minute, and he made a block and a clearance in the 2-0 defeat.

Impact Murillo kept four clean sheets in 19 La Liga appearances during another loan season from Sampdoria, but the 30-year-old only made 12 starts as Joseph Aidoo and Nestor Araujo were the preferred options for Celta in central defense.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona wins after Araújo taken off the field in ambulance

Barcelona has moved closer to securing second place in the Spanish league by defeating 10-man Celta Vigo 3-1 in a match in which defender Ronald Araújo had to be taken off the fiel...

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Barcelona Murillo received a straight red card in the 58th minute of Tuesday's defeat against Barcelona following a foul on Memphis Depay.

Impact Murillo subbed into Tuesday's game at halftime and he lasted less than 15 minutes before getting sent off. He will be suspended for Sunday's clash against Elche.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Granada Murillo will miss Sunday's clash against Granada with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Murillo picked up his fifth yellow card of the season from the bench last week against Getafe, but he will be suspended for Sunday's game nonetheless. He has started just one La Liga match since November for Celta.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema converts 2 of 3 penalties, Madrid wins at Celta 2-1

Karim Benzema has converted two of three penalty tries to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off injured against Elche Murillo was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Elche in the 71st minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot on target and made two clearances in the match before...

Impact Murillo felt some discomfort in his hamstring on Sunday, but he'll have an extended recovery period thanks to the international break before Celta takes on Sevilla on Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Helps maintain clean sheet Murillo recorded four clearances and three interceptions during a 2-0 win Tuesday against Levante.

Impact Murillo helped maintain Celta Vigo's second 2021-22 La Liga clean sheet, his first since returning to the team. He and Nestor Araujo remain its primary central defenders. They have been those since 2019, so their experience could be useful to fantasy owners who value it.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Celta Vigo Murillo has moved back to Celta Vigo on a season-long loan with option to buy from Sampdoria, the club announced.

Impact Muriello will spend another campaign at Celta Vigo after appearing in 31 La Liga matches in 2020/2021. He accounted for two goals, 45 tackles, 36 interceptions and 93 clearances and contributed to five clean sheets.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Murillo (undiclosed) was omitted from Sampdoria's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Murillo was late scratch last week and his exclusion might be dictated more by transfer market-related reasons than by an injury. Maya Yoshida and Omar Colley will likely start against in the back Sunday.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Milan clash Murillo (undisclosed) was omitted from the squad list to face Milan Monday.

Impact Muriello was rumored to be in the running for the starting job in this one, but he likely picked up a last minute injury. Two among Maya Yoshida, Omar Colley and Julian Chabot will get the nod in this one.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at Sampdoria Murillo has returned to Sampdoria as Celta Vigo did not retain him after the loan spell.

Impact Murillo was a regular over the last season and a half, but the club did not pick their option to sign him permanently. He could be back later in the summer at a different fee. In any case, he is unlikely to stay at Sampdoria.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Celta deals Levante a 4th consecutive loss in Spain

Celta Vigo has beaten Levante 2-0 at home in the Spanish league

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS