MARTIN VALJENT NEWS

Signs new contract Valjent has signed a new contract with Mallorca until the end of the 2028/29 season.

Impact The Slovakian defender is the third foreign player with most matches played in the history of the club, and he could move up that list even further after signing this new four-year extension. He's been a regular this season after making 15 starts in the league campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Espanyol Valjent (knee) is a substitute option to face Espanyol on Saturday.

Impact Valjent was a late call but passed a late fitness test and could see some minutes off the bench. Antonio Raillo and Copete are starting in the middle of the defense. He has tallied four tackles (two won), four interceptions and 25 clearances in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Espanyol Valjent (knee) is questionable for Saturday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate. "He wanted to be there and I am grateful for his willingness because he...

Impact 'Valjent could be making his return Saturday, as he was named to the squad list and is a possibility to face Espanyol. He will hope for this, as he did start in six of his seven appearances ahead of his injury. However, if he is an option Saturday, it appears most likely he will see a spot on the bench.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury deemed minor, out Friday Valjent (undisclosed) is out for Friday's match against Valladolid, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate. "Martin the other day already had some discomfort and couldn't finish the...

Impact Valjent looks to only be holding a minor injury following his early exit Monday. That said, he isn't likely to remain out for too long, possibly only missing the one match and returning in their next. The club will hope for this, as he has started in six of the club's seven matches this campaign, with Copete as his likely replacement until fit again.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Valjent was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Monday's clash with Betis.

Impact Valjent made it well into the second half before he was forced off with an apparent issue. Copete came on to replace him, and could be in for a larger role in the starting XI in the coming weeks if Valjent's injury proves to be serious.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Almeria Valjent completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Almeria on Sunday.

Impact Valjent missed the 1-1 draw at Osasuna, but the defender has been a regular presence at the back for the Rojillos, so he should make an immediate return to the starting lineup to face Almeria. Valjent has made 26 starts for Mallorca this season.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Valjent received his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas, and he won't be available to face Osasuna on Tuesday due to a yellow-card suspension.

Impact Valjent has been a regular in Mallorca's defensive line this season, and his absence means manager Javier Aguirre will have to tweak things over one more time. Giovanni Gonzalez could move to a center-back role while pushing Pablo Maffeo to the right flank. Valjent will be eligible to return for Sunday's match against Almeria.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts six crosses Valjent generated six crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Perhaps in an effort to build a streak of appearances with an assist, Valjent attempted more crosses Saturday than across his previous seven appearances. As of now, he has 17 crosses (two accurate) across his 2023-24 season, with more than a third of the crosses being logged against Atletico Madrid.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone Mallorca goal Valjent had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot, crossing once accurately, making two interceptions and eight clearances during Saturday's 1-1 dr...

Impact Valjent set up Vedat Muriqi in the 12th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Mallorca in both interceptions and clearances in the draw. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Valjent who has started back-to-back matches following a four match absence from the starting XI through injury.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Valjent (undisclosed) will be an option for Saturday's match against Real Madrid, confirmed manager Javier Aguirre.

Impact Valjent is set for his return to the pitch after missing the last three matches with an undisclosed injury. He is also an option to start at center back, where the defender had started all 22 matches played while totaling 87 clearances, 27 tackles (17 won), 24 interceptions and 11 blocks while holding on to four clean sheets.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Valjent (undisclosed) won't be ready to return Saturday and has been ruled out of facing Granada, manager Javier Aguirre told media during his pre-match press conference. "Valjent...

Impact Mallorca are being extremely cautious with Valjent, and they're looking to have him back at full strength following the international break, as Mallorca will definitively need him for the stretch run of the campaign. Expect Copete to remain in the starting lineup with Valjent sidelined, though Siebe Van der Heyden is also an option.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Valjent is not an option for Friday's match against Barcelona, as manager Javier Aguirre reported, "Valjent and Omar are out."

Impact Valjent appears to be heading back to the sidelines, having been announced as out for the Barcelona match due to an undisclosed issue. The club has yet to release what the problem is with the defender, but the probable culprit is the knee injury he has been dealing with since the start of December. A timetable for the player's return is also unknown, but he will hope for only a short absence, as he has started in every match he has been an option for this season. With that being said, expect Siebe Van der Heyden or Copete to get the start in Valjent's place, remaining in that role until he is healthy again.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Valjent (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Valjent has been dealing with the injury over the last two months, missing last week's match after returning for three matches after sitting out four straight previously. The defender has started all 20 of his La Liga appearances helping Mallorca keep four clean sheets while making 71 clearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Valjent didn't play against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday due to a knee injury, manager Javier Aguirre told Miguel Chacartegui of El Diario de Mallorca.

Impact Valjent has been a regular starter for Mallorca throughout the season, so his absence on the defensive end will be a great deal for the team. Aguirre acknowledged that the team wants to take care of Valjent given how important he is to the team, though it seems the injury isn't overly serious. He should be considered questionable to face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Valjent (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Valjent returns from a knee injury which has kept him out of Mallorca's last four matches. The defender had started every La Liga match for the club prior to the injury making 20 tackles and 63 clearances.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Villarreal Valjent (knee) will make a return for Saturday's trip against Villarreal, per manager Javier Aguirre. "They [Valjent] are one hundred percent. They [Valjent] are both ready to pla...

Impact Valjent had missed the last four matches with a knee injury, but is ready to make a return to the pitch Saturday. He will look to get the start at center back after having made all 16 starts thus far, while also starting in every match played for the last three campaigns.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Valjent (knee) has been ruled out to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, manager Javier Aguirre told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Valjent has not played for Mallorca since suffering an injury against Sevilla in early December. While he was initially expected to be out for around a month, that timeline proved to be short and unrealistic. Valjent's next chance to play will come against Villarreal on Jan. 20, and players such as Siebe van der Heyden and Antonio Raillo will continue to see more minutes while Valjent is out.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for month absence Valjent suffered a knee injury during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sevilla and is set for a one month absence, per COPE Mallorca.

Impact Valjent is set to miss his first matches of the season after having started the first 16 matches for the team at center back. He has been averaging about 3.9 clearances per game, with 15 in the last five contests. This will give Copete a shot for more minute on the pitch during his absence.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances in loss Valjent had three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.

Impact Valjent had a good defensive outing, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss at home. The centerback led Mallorca in clearances during the game, while making the second-most tackles as well. But he also received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slightly down defensively Valjent logged 132 clearances and 29 interceptions across his 30 appearances of Mallorca's 2022-23 season.

Impact Despite attempting more tackles, Valjent logged fewer clearances and interceptions compared to his 2021-22 La Liga season. The decreases could be attributed to fewer opportunities though, as Valjent played six less games this season. But despite what should be considered a downgrade season, Valjent remained one of Mallorca's preferred central defenders and is expected to continue being a regular fixture in that team's starting XI.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine clearances in win Valjent had nine clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory against Cadiz.

Impact Valjent helped keep the sheet clean on Friday with nine clearances. He's totaled 36 clearances in the last six matches to give him an average of 4.3 a game.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Valjent (undisclosed) was named to the starting XI against Athletic on Monday.

Impact Valjent had missed four of the club's last seven contests but once again finds himself in the starting XI. Considering the central defender has started all 24 of his appearances this season, he should continue to feature prominently for the club moving forward. In that role, Valjent figures to produce primarily defensive stats, specifically clearances, interceptions and tackles.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Wednesday Valjent was a late scratch in the lineup for Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid with an apparent injury.

Impact Valjent was pulled from the lineup Wednesday after picking up an undisclosed injury, therefore Dennis Hadzikadunic got the start at center back instead. He had recently returned from a back injury in March, so the defender will hope his new injury is nothing too serious.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns on Sunday Valjent is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Valjent returns from a back injury that has kept him out of Mallorca's previous three matches. The defender has helped his club keep seven clean sheets in 21 appearances while being second on the team with 76 clearances and 12 blocks.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses third straight Valjent (back) will not be in the squad to face Osasuna on Friday.

Impact Valjent will once again find himself watching from the sidelines after missing his third consecutive contest due to his back injury. With the central defender unavailable, Giovanni Gonzalez will feature in the starting XI in his stead, especially with Ludwig Augustinsson (ankle) also unavailable.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE