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Absence longer than expected Mir (quadriceps/personal) will not return to the squad in the coming weeks, manager Ruben Baraja told media during the pre-match press conference before Monday's match against Las...

Impact The striker has had a tumultuous season due to off-field issues while also dealing with a quadriceps injury, though it seems the injury is now in the rearview for the striker. It seems as if the earliest Mir could return to the side might be after the November international break, but it seems this is a fluid situation given all the things that have happened over recent months.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out with quadriceps injury Mir is out for the time being due to a quadriceps injury, according to his club.

Impact Mir had reports of an injury and those claims have come true, as he is now set to spend time on the sidelines. There is no timetable for a return, so it is unknown when he will be available. However, it can be concluded he will be out until at least after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Mir has now picked up a small injury to go along with his pending sexual assault allegations, according to manager Ruben Baraja. "I had a control test of his small injury this morn...

Impact Mir has had his issues compounded, as the forward is now dealing with an injury after already having been arrested due to an ongoing legal process. It appears the issues are small, but he is still being left out to preserve his fitness moving forward. His availability moving forward is unknown, as it seems the injury will not keep him out long and the club has yet to rule him out due to his sexual assault allegations, so he could return at any time.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia forward Rafa Mir arrested by Spanish police for alleged sexual assault

Valencia soccer club says forward Rafa Mir has been arrested by Spanish police for alleged sexual assault

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arrested Tuesday Mir has been arrested for alleged sexual assault, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Mir looks likely to be sidelined for a while, as he is facing serious allegations after having been arrested for alleged sexual assault. This should leave him out until everything is settled, with a priority on the care of any alleged victims and further investigation into the claims. He has started in three of the club's four matches thus far, so this will force a change, likely leaving Luis Rioja to take his spot until eligible to play again, that is if he can even return to the sport again following a just and fair investigation and trial.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Friday Mir assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Mir tried to salvage a play with a lobbed ball into the box, and his effort somehow found Diego Lopez, who nodded it home from close range to open the scoring. Mir is one of the new signings of Valencia for this season, and based on his play in the first two rounds of the campaign, he's likely to be in line for a regular starting role upfront alongside Hugo Duro.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Valencia Mir has completed a transfer to Valencia from Sevilla, according to his old club.

Impact Mir will not be remaining with Sevilla heading into the new campaign, with his time coming to an end as he joins Valencia. He held a minor role in the 2023/24 campaign, only starting in three of his 17 performances while notching two goals. That said, he is likely to be a rotational player for Valencia as well, probably not gaining many starts next season.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Friday Mir scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Friday's 3-2 loss against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Mir came off the bench to get his second goal of the season. He has been used strictly as a bench role, only making three starts in 14 appearances while scoring just two goals in La Liga during his third season with the team.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in first start Mir generated six shots (three on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38...

Impact Mir was in the starting lineup after being a substitute last game and was productive in his hour on the pitch but was missing a finishing touch. The striker was a rotational player for Sevilla last season and appears to have a similar role again to start this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores impressive goal Monday Mir scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 4-3 defeat against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Mir bagged Sevilla's third goal from an impossible angle, as everyone thought he would cross the ball into the box, but Mir somehow sneaked a shot into the far post outside of Antonio Sivera's reach. Mir only needed 15 minutes to make an impact here, and he should continue playing as Youssef En-Nesyri's backup going forward.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six goals Mir scored six times during 26 appearances (16 starts) in La Liga in 2022-23.

Impact Mir failed to really build on his major role in 2021-22 and was unable to take on a nailed-on starting role. The forward sits comfortably behind Youssef En-Nesyri in the depth chart but offers enough to still see plenty of playing time. Mir totaled 50 shots and nine chances created during 1,298 minutes in 2022-23.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Real Madrid Mir scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Mir pounced on a rebound and scored from inside the box just three minutes into the game, but Sevilla couldn't hold on to the lead and ended up suffering a 2-1 loss. The striker is ending the season on a strong note and has found the back of the net in two of his last three starts.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Mir scored one goal to go with six shots (two on target) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Valladolid.

Impact Mir scored a goal for his second in four matches to put him at five goals in league play. He's mostly been a bench option, starting three times in the last 10 games with four of them being an unused sub.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus Villarreal Mir scored a goal off five shots (two on target) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Mir made a rare start, with first-choice striker Youssef En-Nesyri coming off the bench this time, and made most of the opportunity as he opened the scoring for Sevilla with a powerful one-timed shot that went between the near post and the goalkeeper in the 34th minute. This was the first league goal since Jan. 8 for Mir and he'll hope this helps him to get more consistent playing time during the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Mir scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Getafe.

Impact Mir subbed on and six minutes later notched a goal to extend Sevilla's lead on Sunday. He had previously started in the last four matches but was benched for Erik Lamela. The 25-year-old now has a total of five goals on 35 shots (12 on target) in 14 appearances thus far.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores one in win Mir scored one goal from one shot and created one chance in 64 minutes of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Mir struggled to find his way to start the season but goes into the World Cup break with two goals in his last three matches. So long as he stays sharp during the pause, Mir could be the top-choice striker for his club in 2023.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Man City Mir took six shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League defeat against Manchester City. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Mir opened the scoring Wednesday with a header from a corner kick, his first goal since the season opener in August. This was just his second start in Sevilla's last 10 games across all competitions, and it came on the right wing of a 5-4-1 rather than his more natural position up front.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots off bench Mir subbed into Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano at halftime and he took four shots (one on target) in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Mir has started just one of Sevilla's nine games in all competitions since the start of October, and he's taken a combined 10 shots (three on target) in the two instances where he played at least half an hour of the game.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires six shots Mir took six shots (two on goal) and crossed once inaccurately during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Mir was held off the scoresheet despite firing a team-high six shots in the match. Inefficiency has been the story of the season for Mir thus far as he leads the team with 17 shots, but has just one goal in his five starts on the campaign.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench in four straight Mir was left on the bench for Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Mir opened the season with one goal from three starts but has spent the last four matches riding the bench. Unless something changes and new manager Jorge Sampaoli gives him a shot, it's Youssef En-Nesyri and new signing Kasper Dolberg who will take up most of the minutes at striker.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Mir scored one goal from four shots (one on goal) during 63 minutes of Friday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Mir brought his team level until a late penalty sent his team to a loss in the opening game of the season. While Youssef En-Nesyri, Mir's competitor for minutes, came on for him in the second half, it was Mir who got the start even after recovering from an injury. This should say something clear about who's more likely to start early in the season even if both get onto the pitch in every game.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Mir (muscular) was named to the starting XI versus Osasuna on Friday.

Impact Mir only started 18 of his 34 appearances for the club last season but will feature in the season opener despite a muscular injury. Still, the forward shouldn't be considered a lock for the starting XI moving forward, especially once Isco (strain) and Suso (strain) are cleared to return.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Mir (muscular) trained during Tuesday's session ahead of Friday's match at Osasuna, according to Pepe Jimenez of El Desmarque.

Impact Mir was limited in training the week before but is now well on his way to full fitness in time for the first game of the season. Given that he also did well in training according to reports, it wouldn't be surprising to see Mir start over Youssef En-Nesyri at striker.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Valencia forward Rafa Mir arrested by Spanish police for alleged sexual assault