Spain calls up Barcelona teenager Gavi for Italy semifinal
Luis Enrique has called up 17-year-old midfielder Gavi Páez for Spain’s semifinal against Italy next weekSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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City ends run of losses to Chelsea with 1-0 win in EPL
Manchester City broke its run of losses to Chelsea by handing its Premier League title rival a first defeat of the season thanks to Gabriel Jesus’ deflected goal in a 1-0 winSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will start against Chelsea Laporte (groin) will get the nod in Saturday's match versus Chelsea.
Impact Laporte will make his return after missing two matches with a groin injury and will partner Ruben Dias in the back. He has posted two tackles, three blocks and six clearances in four games thus far, contributing to three clean sheets.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes part in training Laporte (groin) took part in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
Impact This is the exact opposite of what The Telegraph reported Wednesday and it appears that Laporte could be an option as soon as Saturday. The hope is that Pep Guardiola reveals more information in Friday's press conference.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could be out until break Laporte (groin) may be out until the international break, reports Mike McGrath of The Telegraph.
Impact This isn't a great update for Laporte, who has been out the last week with a reported groin issue. If he's indeed out for the next week-plus, he'll miss trips to Chelsea, PSG and Liverpool, pointing to more starts for Nathan Ake.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Southampton Laporte will miss Saturday's match against Southampton, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "He [Laporte] wanted to play against Leicester, made an extraordinary game but after his...
Impact Laporte picked up a minor groin issue over the international break, so there's a chance his recent absence is related to that. Muscle injuries aren't anything to play through, so it's possible he could miss more than Saturday's match against Southampton, pointing to more starts for Nathan Ake.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses midweek UCL match Laporte was not in the squad for Wednesday's UCL match because of an injury picked up over the international break, manager Pep Guardiola revealed to BT Sport.
Impact This is an odd update from Guardiola, as Laporte started and went a full 90 over the weekend. It's probably that Guardiola was just being cautious with the defender and assuming Laporte didn't suffer a recurrence, he should be back in the XI for Saturday's match against Southampton.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reguilón replaces injured Gayà in Spain's squad
Coach Luis Enrique has called up Sergio Reguilón to replace the injured José Luis Gayà for Spain’s World Cup qualifier against Kosovo on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manchester City get injury update on Laporte after seeing defender forced off for Spain ' Goal.com Manchester City have been given a positive update on the injury which forced Aymeric Laporte out of Spain's World Cup qualifying win over Georgia on Sunday
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Subbed out early in qualifier Laporte was subbed off early in Sunday's World Cup qualifier because of "muscle fatigue." According to Spain boss Luis Enrique, ""Laporte has nothing, it's just a small overload. I...
Impact This is a positive update on Laporte and more information will be revealed in the coming days. At this point, it's not considered an injury for him unless he has to miss training sessions. Spain were already up three goals in Sunday's match, so there was no reason for him to push through any minor issues.
SEPTEMBER 6, 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 ChampionshipAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grealish nets 1st goal for 5-star City, Liverpool wins again
Jack Grealish scored his first goal for Manchester City in his first home game for the teamAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aymeric Laporte nets Manchester City's third goal against Norwich City ' Premier League
AUGUST 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Grealish scores his 1st goal for City in 5-0 rout of Norwich
Jack Grealish scored his first goal since a British-record $139 million move to Manchester City in a 5-0 win over Norwich that earned the champions the first points of their Premie...AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in return to XI Laporte scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 5-0 win over Norwich.
Impact Laporte marked his return to the starting XI with a goal during Saturday's absolute rout. The defender isn't likely to establish any stable starting role, with the incredible depth City have up and down the pitch. Next up is a Saturday clash at home vs. a weak Arsenal side.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Spurs Laporte (not injury related) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Tottenham.
Impact Laporte returned to the team late and had to isolate, but he's feeling well enough to be an option Sunday. However, he started just 14 league matches last season and probably won't see much more time in the new campaign, especially with Nathan Ake also stealing time at center-back.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doubt for opener Laporte is currently in isolation after being a close contact with a positive COVID-19 case, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "He's tested negative but he travelled on a flight...
Impact Laporte probably wasn't going to start the opener anyway, but this will delay his return to training. He should be back in training this week, but his fitness levels are a concern following his heavy schedule over the summer.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs five clearances against Italy Laporte (undisclosed) had three interceptions and five clearances, drew two fouls and won one tackle in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs against Italy.
Impact Laporte was a minor doubt after missing some practice time, but he featured as expected. He had an okay game, but Italy managed to score once. He has tallied 14 clearances, five interceptions and two blocks during the Euro, contributing to two clean sheets in six matches.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Italy reaches final, beats Spain in shootout
Italy has reached the European Championship final by beating Spain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 drawJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should be good for semi-finals Laporte returned to training Monday ahead of Tuesday's match against Italy, reports. EFE.
Impact There were some worries about Laporte's status for Tuesday's match, but he's training Monday and looks to be ready. He sat out Saturday and Sunday, likely because he's played every minute for Spain in the Euros, while Pau Torres and Eric Garcia have swapped in and out of the XI.
JULY 5, 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 tournamentJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Laporte: Deschamps didn't return my texts before I swapped France for Spain ' Goal.com Aymeric Laporte has claimed Didier Deschamps did not return his texts before he swapped France for Spain at international level
JUNE 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Scores in rout Laporte scored one goal on his only shot and kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Slovakia in Group E.
Impact Laporte kept two clean sheets in three group stage games and opened the scoring for this comprehensive win. His first tournament for Spain has gone smoothly so far, and Spain's possession-heavy style should help boost Laporte's chances of getting more clean sheets even as the opponents get tougher.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Lineup set for round of 16 at Euro 2020
The lineup for the round of 16 at the European Championship has been completed with some standout matchesJUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain players criticized after ignoring fans at Euro 2020
Spain’s national soccer team has faced criticism for its performances at the European Championship and now the players have to defend themselves from accusations that they snubbed...JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
