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Makes four clearances in loss Valjent made one tackle, four clearances and one block and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Valjent put up another solid performance, racking up at least four clearances for the sixth time over his last seven starts. The center-back has all the tools to be a nice fantasy pick but his knack for getting yellow cards could be an issue as he was booked on both matches after his return from the first one-match ban of the campaign.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Valjent has served his one-match ban and will be eligible to play against Valladolid on Saturday.

Impact Valjent had started 13 of the club's 14 league matches before picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. As such, the central defender should be a near-lock for the starting XI where he figures to offer decent mid-range fantasy value given his ability to rack up defensive stats.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banned against Getafe Valjent, who picked up his fifth yellow of the season before the break, will be ineligible to play versus Getafe on Friday due to a one-match ban.

Impact Valjent has been a mainstay on the backline this season, starting all but one of the club's La Liga competitions. The central defender should continue producing a high number of clearances once back on the pitch but otherwise figures to offer little in the way of fantasy value considering he has zero shots on target in 13 contests this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Main defender in win Valjent had four clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 2-0 win against Villarreal.

Impact Valjent had to be the top defender in the match with Antonio Raillo sitting out on suspension. He did a delightful job with getting the ball out of the area with his fourth game in a row totaling four or more clearances. The Slovakian is averaging 3.1 clearances a contest while helping lead the defense for a Mallorca side that has only allowed 13 goals, seventh least in the league.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fine despite early exit Valjent is considered fit despite asking to depart early in Saturday's 2-1 win over Valencia, according to manager Javier Aguirre ahead of Friday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Valjent had completed the full 90 in his previous nine appearances until Saturday, which made his departure a little unexpected. With the good news, there shouldn't be much worry about his status as a defensive starter alongside Antonio Raillo and Copete or Matija Nastasic.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acquires three interceptions Valjent acquired three interceptions and three clearances during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Valjent helped the Mallorca defense, preventing multiple chances and stopping the opposing offense from taking over the match. The defender has been a viable player for the Mallorca squad, starting in the past 38 matches since 2021. With his success in the defensive line, Valjent is likely to be a key player for success during the 2022 season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Valjent made six clearances and won two of two tackles in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Valjent kept nine clean sheets in 36 La Liga games this campaign (all starts), and the 26-year-old will remain Mallorca's first-choice center back next season after avoiding relegation on the final match day.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 11 clearances in draw Valjent made 11 clearances, one interception and one draw while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Sevilla.

Impact Valjent was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, racking up a season-high 11 clearances and being key for his side to keep the opposition scoreless and save a precious point in the fight against relegation. With 27 clearances over his last four starts, the centre back will try to keep it up during Sunday's home clash against Rayo Vallecano..

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Valjent (illness) made a block, four clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Valjent returned to the lineup Saturday after missing last weekend's defeat with an illness, and he shut out the defending La Liga champions to earn a huge result that lifts his side out of the relegation zone. This was Mallorca's first clean sheet since December, and he will want to do it again next weekend versus Elche, which have scored 31 goals in 30 matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses game with illness Valjent was not in Mallorca's match day squad for Saturday's defeat to Getafe as he was dealing with an illness, according to Alvar Moreno of Radio Nacional.

Impact With Antonio Raillo also suspended for Saturday's game, Mallorca's lined up with a back-three of Franco Russo (who got sent off), full back Brian Olivan and midfielder Iddrisu Baba. Valjent will hope to recover quickly and be healthy enough to return for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in loss Valjent made six clearances during Monday's 3-1 loss against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Valjent once again led Mallorca's defense, racking up a game-high six clearances, but that wasn't enough for preventing the opposition from scoring twice in 20 minutes and then adding another goal during the second half. With 44 clearances over his last four starts, the centre back always does his part at the heart of the defense and will try to help his side to bounce back during Saturday's clash against Getafe.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances in win Valjent had a shot on goal, made four clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Levante.

Impact Valjent had another rock-solid performance at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances. And one of these clearances was almost off the goalline when the goalkeeper left the net empty and failed to punch a cross away when the match was still scoreless. The centre back will try to keep up with his consistent play during Oct. 16 visit to Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in win Valjent had one off-target shot, made seven clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Valjent was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, keeping Alaves' forward at bay during most of the match and racking up a team-high seven clearances. The centre back will try to remain productive during next Friday's clash against Espanyol.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE