MARCELO SILVA NEWS

Not on injury report Silva (hamstring) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match at Houston, Caleb Turner of KSL.com Sports reports.

Impact The fact that Silva isn't listed on the injury report suggests he should be ready to play this weekend. However, the veteran defender has been limited to just three appearances (two starts) in 2024, so he should have a large fantasy role even if he's available.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Silva (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Minnesota, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Silva is ruled out for Saturday's clash due to a hamstring injury. He went unused last time out and has made just two starts in 2024. Even when fully fit Silva seems set for a depth role in 2024, barring injuries elsewhere in the team.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season away from team Silva was not an option for the last four matches of the season due to personal reasons.

Impact Silva only started 15 of the 16 matches played this season, recording 48 clearances in that span. He has fallen in the depth chart has he is used as just a backup option at center back for the team.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from report Silva (personal) carries no designation into Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Silva has missed three matches while on bereavement leave but is now completely removed from the availability report. It's unclear what his fitness will look like but Silva could be an option for the decisive game three Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain against Houston Silva (personal) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Houston, according to the Salt Lake injury report.

Impact Silva is listed as on bereavement leave so there is no possible timeline due to the personal nature of the issue. If available Silva could be brought into the starting XI due to injuries elsewhere in the Salt Lake defense.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Silva (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match with RBNY.

Impact Silva was a surprise addition to the injury report Saturday but avoided any major issue and is straight back on the bench. The defender wasn't deemed fit for a starting role and likely isn't entirely good to go. The Summer break will offer a full month for Silva to recover before the conclusion of MLS.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise injury designation Silva (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with RBNY, according to the RSL injury report.

Impact Silva is questionable for Saturday's clash with RBNY, a surprise after he was fit enough to play 90 minutes during a mid-week clash. If Silva's ankle isn't good to go Saturday he could be given the Summer break to recover fully.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in three clearances Silva recorded three clearances in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute.

Impact Silva has battled several injuries this season, forcing him to miss nine matches thus far. However, he continues to find his way into the starting XI with 11 starts in 11 appearances while averaging about 3.4 clearances per game.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Loons Silva (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Silva is back in the starting XI after recovering from a groin injury that cost him two matches. The defender has missed multiple matches with various injuries but is a consistent starter when fit.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Silva (groin) is listed as "probable" in RSL's injury report to face Minnesota United this weekend.

Impact Silva has been dealing with multiple injuries all season, and most recently he has missed Salt Lake's last two games with a groin issue. He starts alongside Justen Glad in central defense whenever he's healthy, but he's only been healthy for 10 of 19 matches in 2023.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses D.C. match Silva (undisclosed) was not involved in Saturday's victory against D.C. United.

Impact Silva has missed six of Salt Lake's last nine league games since the start of May due to various knocks and maladies, and his status for Wednesday's clash with STL SC is now uncertain. Justen Glad and Brayan Vera could continue as the starting center-backs in his absence if necessary.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles Silva registered four tackles (one won) and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Silva recorded a season-high of tackles after resting last league match for the U.S Open Cup. Keeping healthy has been a challenge for the defender, missing six matches already with injury.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in cup match Silva (rest) started and played the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's victory against the Galaxy in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

Impact Silva returned to action Wednesday after getting a rest in the league win over Austin last weekend, and he should remain available for selection in central defense against NYCFC in MLS on Saturday.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Austin match Silva was not involved in Saturday's victory against Austin FC due to rest, according to team reporter Hayden Nielsen before the game.

Impact Silva had started RSL's last two matches prior to this weekend after missing almost a month with a back injury he picked up in early May, so he was given a rest on Saturday as he continues building back up to full fitness. He will be expected to return by next weekend's clash against NYCFC.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes appearances off bench Silva came off the bench and played 26 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids during the U.S Open Cup.

Impact Silva is back with the team and recovered from a back injury that has kept him out since May 7. He could start off the bench on Saturday at minimum, with Justen Glad and Brayan Vera expected to start against Minnesota United. Silva has made seven starts in seven appearances, totaling 26 clearances thus far.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Silva (back) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Colorado, according to the RSL injury report.

Impact Silva remains a game-time call as he continues to deal with a back injury. The central defender has missed three matches in a row with the injury and continues to work towards a return. After a lengthy time on the sideline it's likely Silva will be brought back to the bench and not rushed straight into the starting XI, even if deemed fit.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for weekend Silva (back) is listed as questionable in RSL's injury report for Saturday's clash against LAFC.

Impact Silva has missed his side's last two games in all competitions with a back injury, and it seems like he'll be a game time decision against LAFC as well. Brayan Vera would be likely to continue in his place at center-back if necessary while Erik Holt (shoulder) remains out.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Houston match Silva (undisclosed) was not involved in Saturday's scoreless draw against the Dynamo, but RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni is hopeful Silva can return by the midweek U.S. Open Cup clash...

Impact Silva was sidelined for a third game this season out of 10 thus far in MLS, but it seems like a minor issue and he should at least be back in the squad by the next league game versus LAFC next weekend. Brayan Vera slid over to replace him in central defense against Houston while Erik Holt (shoulder) remains out.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Silva made a block, four clearances and an interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Sounders. He also took a shot and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Silva and Salt Lake kept their first clean sheet of the season on Saturday, doing well to shut out a dangerous Seattle side that currently sits atop the Western Conference standings.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Silva (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Silva returns to the starting XI on Saturday after two matches on the sideline. The defender will feature at the heart of the defense, a move that allows Brayan Vera to move to his more natural position at left-back.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could feature at weekend Silva (hamstring) is listed as probable in RSL's injury report for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Silva has missed Salt Lake's last two games with a hamstring injury, but he could be available to return to the squad against Charlotte on Saturday. New signing Brayan Vera has been replacing him alongside Justen Glad in central defense in the meantime.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Silva (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Columbus, according to the RSL injury report.

Impact Silva is questionable Saturday as he continues to deal with a hamstring issue. The defender was questionable but ultimately couldn't play last time out against St. Louis City. Brayan Vera and Justen Glad formed a makeshift center-back partnership that failed to even slow down the St. Louis attack.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for weekend Silva is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury in RSL's injury report for Saturday's clash against St. Louis City.

Impact Silva has started all three of Salt Lake's MLS matches this season, but he could be a game time decision to play on Saturday. With Erik Holt (Achilles) and Bryan Oviedo (calf) also questionable, RSL may have to get creative with their starters along the back line if all three players end up having to miss out against STL SC.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss to Sounders Silva made two clearances and a block in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Seattle.

Impact Silva has started RSL's first two games of the season after re-signing with the club on a one-year contract in December.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM