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Solid at right-back Junior recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.

Impact Junior got the start at full-back and did well, taking every chance to get forward and cause issues for the PSG backline. Junior can play anywhere on the flank and did excellently throughout the match, even against a top opponent. He should have even more room to bomb forward in other matches in the league stage.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench nod Junior (hamstring) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Juventus.

Impact Junior is on the team sheet as expected Tuesday, as he was called up for the match after being cleared of his injuries. He only started in two of his three UCL appearances last campaign and will likely see similar numbers this season, seeing most of his time in a rotational role.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Called up against Juve Junior (hamstring) was called up for Tuesday's trip to Juventus.

Impact Junior has been working his way back from a hamstring injury, but was called up for Tuesday's match. The midfielder can play all over the pitch and is a major depth addition for the start of the Champions League. It's doubtful he will be fit enough for major minutes in the opening match.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with hamstring Junior (hamstring) is in doubt for Tuesday's trip to Juventus, PSV Insider reports.

Impact Junior is struggling with a pre-season hamstring injury he picked up. The defender is in doubt for the opening match of the league stage, though he was included in the registration. Junior missed a large portion of European competition last season with injury as well.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in three crosses Junior recorded one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Junior registered his first minutes in the UCL this season on Tuesday, starting and playing all 90 minutes. He was decent on both sides of the ball during the draw, notching one shot and three crosses in the attack to go along with two tackles, a couple of interceptions, and a pair of clearances in the defense. The Brazilian will most likely move back to the bench for the club's next match in the round of 16, making way for regular starters Sergino Dest and Jordan Teze on the defensive flanks.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute Saturday Junior (knee) was named to the match-day squad versus FC Twente on Saturday.

Impact Junior was left on the bench but the fact that he was at least an option should clear the way for him to get some minutes soon. If he gets onto the pitch versus Sevilla on Wednesday, it would mark his Champions League debut this season. Still, given his extended absence, Junior will be hard-pressed to immediately jump back into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Junior (knee) was spotted in training Monday, Jeroen Kapteijns reports.

Impact Junior got back on the pitch and is being reintegrated into first team training. The wing-back is not likely to be an option for an Oct. 24 trip to Lens, but a return for the reverse fixture on Nov. 8 doesn't seem to be out of the question for Junior.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Arsenal Junior (knee) is not in the traveling squad for Wednesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Junior continues to struggle with a knee injury and didn't make the trip to London. The midfielder's next chance to return in European action is an Oct. 3 clash at home against Sevilla.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE