JOAO PALHINHA NEWS

Suspension served Palhinha is eligible for selection against Wolves on Saturday after serving his two-match suspension.

Impact Palhinha is once again an option for Fulham, having served his suspension against Manchester United and Brighton after picking up his 10th yellow card of the season during the Feb. 17 match versus Aston Villa. The midfielder should now return to the starting XI, as he has been a regular starter all season, only having missed one start when healthy or available for selection.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Palhinha will be suspended for the club's next two matches after picking up a suspension during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Palhinha picked up his 10th yellow card of the season against Aston Villa on Saturday, as he is now suspended for the club's next two contests against Manchester United on Saturday and Brighton on Mar. 2. This will be a tough loss for the team, as the midfielder has started in all but four matches this season, with Harrison Reed or Sasa Lukic being his most likely replacements in the midfield. Palhinha will next be available on Mar. 9 to face Wolves, where he will most likely find the starting XI again after his spell on the sidelines.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Palhinha scored with his only shot and created one chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Burnley.

Impact Palhinha scored a rare goal when he headed in a corner to open the scoring. The defensive midfielder has matched his total from last season (three) and has registered one assist. He also did his defensive work with three interceptions and two clearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots versus Everton Palhinha had four shots (one on target), made three tackles (two won), one clearance and one interception, suffered two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Tuesday's scoreless...

Impact Palhinha displayed his usual combination of passing and tenacity in the middle of the park but was also a strong presence on the attacking end, going up the field to finish more plays than he did in any other game this season. Goals and assists are definitely not his calling card but he more than makes up for that by leading all EPL players in both tackles and tackles won while being among the top 10 in interceptions.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8, 2024 • SKY.COM

Blow for Liverpool, Man City & Chelsea! Fulham star Joao Palhinha has heart set on Bayern Munich transfer - but there's a catch | Goal.com US Fulham star Joao Palhinha has reportedly set his heart on Bayern Munich transfer - amid interest from Chelsea and Liverpool - but there's a...

JANUARY 6, 2024 • GOAL.COM

A quiet January transfer window for Liverpool? Reds not interested in deals for Fluminense star Andre or Fulham's Joao Palhinha | Goal.com US Liverpool are not interested in signing Fluminense's Andre or Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Provides assist in win Palhinha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 win against West Ham United. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Palhinha notched his first assist of the season as he set up Raul Jimenez in the 20th minute for the opening goal of the match. Additionally, the defensive midfielder registered eight tackles, and has now recorded 20 tackles over the past three games.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Palhinha is eligible to return from a one-match ban for Sunday's trip to Liverpool.

Impact Palhinha served his one-match ban against Wolves and is now eligible to return to the starting XI. The midfielder has been a consistent piece of the first team when fit and should send Tom Cairney back to the bench for the Liverpool clash.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Palhinha will not be eligible for the Nov. 27 match against Wolves after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Aston Villa.

Impact Palhinha won't be available for Fulham's next match due to his accumulation of yellow cards this season. Unfortunately, this will shift the club's starting XI for their next contest, as the midfielder started in all but three matches this season. Expect either Sasa Lukic or Tom Cairney to make the starting XI with Palhinha out.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Palhinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Impact Palhinha notched his second goal of the season as he equalized the game in the 65th minute. The defensive midfielder maintained his high defensive impact as he recorded ten tackles and has now registered 25 tackles over the past three games.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Palhinha: No release clause in midfielder's new Fulham deal Joao Palhinha has signed a contract extension at Fulham until 2028; the new deal does not have a release clause in it; the Portugal internat...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • SKY.COM

Signs contract extension Palhinha signed a new contract with Fulham that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027/28 season with the alternative to extend for a further year via a club option, t...

Impact Palhinha was details away from joining Bayern Munich in the summer, but his Bundesliga move collapsed on deadline day, so he had to report back to Craven Cottage. It's unlikely that Palhinha will stay with the club for the entire duration of his contract, given the interest of top clubs for his services, but at the very least, he should remain with the London club until the end of the current campaign. The Portugal international has emerged as a key figure for Fulham since his arrival last season, where he started in each of his 35 league appearances. He has started just once so far in 2023/24, but it shouldn't take long for him to recover his regular starting role in midfield, presumably alongside Harrison Reed.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Man City match Palhinha missed Saturday's loss against Manchester City after a busy deadline day, according to manager Marco Silva.

Impact Palhinha was set to move elsewhere on Friday's deadline day, but a move fell through, so there's a chance he was traveling and not training with the team ahead of Saturday's match. Fortunately for Fulham, he's still at the club and expected to return to the XI coming out of the international break.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and scores in road draw Palhinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Palhinha scored in the 87th minute to give Fulham one point on the road even after losing one man by red card in the second half. That was his first goal in the season. The midfielder also logged his first start in the second appearance so far.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Palhinha (shoulder) is available off the bench to face Brentford on Saturday.

Impact Palhinha's return is a huge boost for Fulham, and even if he's not ready to start, he's quite likely to see a few minutes off the bench. Sasa Lukic and Harrison Reed will start as central midfielders against Brentford, but Palhinha should replace one of the two as soon as he's ready to play a full match.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Brentford Palhinha (shoulder) "is going to be involved in the game, in the squad at least" for Saturday's match against Brentford, according to manager Marco Silva.

Impact After being spotting in training earlier in the week, this was thought to be the case for Palhinha. Of course, as Silva noted, he probably isn't ready to start given his time off, so it'll likely be at least another week before that's the case. At best, he'll come off the bench to get a few minutes against Brentford.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured on pitch Palhinha (shoulder) was pictured on the training pitch Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Brentford.

Impact Palhinha will hopefully have a better update from Marco Silva at his press conference for Saturday's match, but it seems like he's getting closer. He wasn't taking part in contact training 10 days ago, but there's a chance that has changed since then. Given that lack of fitness, he won't be ready to start in his first match back, but it's a good sign either way for the Fulham midfield, assuming he doesn't transfer elsewhere.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working on ball work Palhinha (shoulder) returned to the pitch with some ball work, but it is still without a timetable for return. "It's difficult to be sure on the timeframe. He has already begun his...

Impact Palhinha suffered a shoulder injury during a friendly against Brentford and is lucky enough to avoid a serious injury as he returned to the pitch for some ball work. He is still set to miss the start of the season, with Harrison Reed and Sasa Lukic expected to get the start at the defensive midfield.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers likely dislocated shoulder Palhinha suffered a "probable" dislocated shoulder in Sunday's friendly against Brentford, according to manager Marco Silva. "Unfortunately, it doesn't look good. It's serious, but...

Impact A dislocated shoulder could put Palhinha in jeopardy of missing Fulham's opener less than three weeks away. Already the subject of many transfer rumors, the midfielder was a massive presence in the midfield last season, totaling 35 starts with three goals to his name. Unfortunately for him, it looks like his pre-season is over.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fulham 3-2 Brentford: Joao Palhinha suffers injury scare as Carlos Vinicius nets winner in entertaining six-goal friendly Report and free match highlights as Carlos Vinicius nets Fulham winner against London rivals Brentford in the Premier League Summer Series;...

JULY 23, 2023 • SKY.COM

Scores thrice Palhinha scored thrice in 35 appearances (all starts) this past season.

Impact Palhinha enjoyed a successful season as he registered the most tackles in the league (147) averaging over four tackles per game. He became a staple part of the team in only his first season at the club. He also recorded 38 shots (averaging 1.1 per game) 59 clearances (averaging 1.7 per game) and and 45 interceptions (averaging 1.3 per game). He had disciplinary problems as he was booked 14 times including twice in the last three games. He has attracted transfer interest from other clubs but is unlikely to depart Fulham this summer as of now.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE