VALENCIA NEWS

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Makes five saves in win over Celta Mamardashvili made five saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Mamardashvili was key for his side to win all three points here, making several key interventions throughout the contest. However, the goalkeeper couldn't do much to stop Haris Seferovic's header off a corner kick at the hour mark. With 18 saves, 13 goals conceded and just one clean sheet over his last nine starts, Mamardashvili will probably have his hands full next Sunday as his side hosts second-placed Real Madrid.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Almeida - Active performance versus Celta Almeida created two chances, sent in six crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won) and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vi...

Impact Almeida had another productive outing for Valencia, providing his side a much needed tenacity in the middle of the park while also generating scoring chances for teammates from both open play and set pieces. In his first campaign with Valencia, the playmaker already became an integral part of the team and, once the chances he creates start translating into goals, his fantasy value will definitely skyrocket.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Foulquier - Logs assists versus Celta Foulquier provided an assist, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made four clearances and four interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Foulquier had a nice performance on the defensive end but his biggest contribution definitely came on offense as the right-back assisted Alberto Mari's game-winner with a perfect cross from the flank in the 88th minute. This was just the second assist of the season for Foulquier, who never looked back after taking over as a starter in February.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lopez Noguerol - Logs assist against Celta Lopez made an assist, had two shots on goal and created two chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Lopez made his first career La Liga start and needed just eight minutes to make a huge contribution, setting up Justin Kluivert for the opening goal of the match with a beautiful pass from the right flank. With this performance, the youngster proved to be not only a great piece for Valencia's future but also an immediate help on their fight against relegation.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Kluivert - Scores in win over Celta Kluivert scored a goal off four shots (one on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Kluivert returned to the team after missing the previous five matches due to a hamstring injury and needed just eight minutes to make an impact, stepping into the box to slot home a pass from the right flank and open the scoring for his side. This was the third goal over the last five starts for the attacker, who will be a great reinforcement for Valencia as they still fight against relegation.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mouctar Diakhaby - Banned for accumulation Diakhaby will serve a one-match suspension for accumulation against Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Diakhaby has racked up 30 clearances in his last five contests along with one goal on seven shots (four on target), six tackles (five won) and five interceptions. With Gabriel Paulista also suspended, the club may have to get creative with their backline, perhaps turning to Toni Lato for his ninth start of the season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Paulista - Sent off for second yellow Paulista was booked twice against Celta Vigo on Sunday and won't be eligible to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Paulista has started four of the last five matches for the club in which he recorded 16 clearances, 14 interceptions and six tackles (three won). Without Paulista in the backline, Eray Comert could be in line to start, having featured in the previous match without Paulista in the starting XI.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - Returning from suspension Cavani will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against Real Madrid after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Cavani missed Sunday's win over Celta Vigo while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he'll be able to return to the squad and likely the starting XI against Real Madrid next weekend.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Can return from suspension Correia will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against Real Madrid after serving a yellow card suspension.

Impact Correia has been limited to just five La Liga starts in 2023 after suffering a couple of injuries, but he will be eligible to return to the squad next weekend after missing Sunday's win over Celta Vigo while suspended.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Kluivert - Returns from injury Kluivert is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Kluivert returns from a hamstring injury which kept him out the past month. The attacker has scored five goals in 22 appearances and had started each of Valencia's four matches scoring twice prior to his injury.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Set for one-match ban Correia recorded three crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.

Impact Correia was given his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a one-match ban. He's started four times in the last seven games, recording 23 crosses (six accurate) and 18 tackles (14 won) in that span. Dimitri Foulquier is typically the regular starter at right back and will likely get the start May 14 against Celta Vigo.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - Shown fifth yellow card Cavani was shown his fifth yellow card of the season in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Cavani will miss May 14th clash with Celta Vigo after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Hugo Duro is expected to get the start at forward next game, totaling a goal and an assists in 26 appearances this year.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Almeida - Active playmaker in draw Andre Almeida generated two shots (none on-target), seven crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Ameida was actively making plays on Wednesday but did not create anything impactful. The Portuguese midfielder has not been at his best recently. It has been 16 La Liga matches since he last produced an assist. From 29 appearances (24 starts) he has scored twice and delivered four assists.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - No shots-on-target in draw Cavani had three shots (none on-target) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Cavani did not manage to contribute any shots-on-target on Wednesday. He was subbed after 86. The veteran Uruguayan striker is not in good form, it has been four games since his last assist and he has not found the net since January. From 22 appearances (19 starts) he has scored five and delivered two assists.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Delivers first assist of the season Duro provided an assist and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Duro came on from the bench on Wednesday after 70 for Andre Almeida. The striker injected the energy that Valencia were hoping for in the latter part of the game, he delivered the assist for Samuel Lino's goal to ensure his team left the match with a point. From 26 appearances (11 starts) he has scored once and this was his first assist.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lino - Chalks up third goal in four games Lino scored from his only shot-on-target. He also executed three crosses (none accurate) and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal. In addition, he was given...

Impact Lino scored on Wednesday to deliver Valencia's equalizing goal. The Brazilian is in hot form, he has now scored three in his last four games. He was subbed after 86. The regular starting striker has scored five and produced an assist.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Mediocre performance in draw Mamardashvili had three saves and conceded one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Mamardashvili did not have a distinguishing game on Wednesday. He conceded one of the four shots he faced on-target. It has now been four matches since his last clean sheet but he has a good chance of improving that in Valencia's next game against Celta, they have scored only twice in their last five games. The regular starter has now conceded 40 (1.2 per game), pulled off 88 saves (2.7 per game, 67%) and delivered six clean sheets.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Domenech - Named to match-day squad Domenech (knee) will be available off the bench against Villarreal on Wednesday.

Impact Domenech missed the bulk of the season due to a knee problem but appears to be fit enough o serve as the backup moving forward. He won't be replacing Giorgi Mamardashvili between the sticks any time soon, so Domenech figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - In starting XI Correia (undisclosed) was named to the starting XI against Villarreal on Wednesday.

Impact Correia was on the bench versus Cadiz on Sunday, logging 19 minutes in which he generated four crosses (one accurate), one tackle (won) and one chance created. With his return to the starting XI for the first time since April 3 versus Rayo Vallecano, Correia should produce plenty of crosses, giving him decent fantasy production.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Sends in seven crosses as sub Samu Castillejo recorded one shot (one on goal), three chances created, seven crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Cadiz. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Samu Castillejo returned after missing two games with an undisclosed and subbed on in the second half. The forward registered the second-most chances created and crosses for his side despite his limited time in the field. He also received his seventh yellow card in the season, though.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ilaix Moriba - Starts and takes two shots Ilaix Moriba had two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact Moriba had a decent all-around performance, but couldn't help them avoid the loss on the road. The midfielder logged his fifth start in their last 12 games. He also received his third yellow card in La Liga play in the proccess.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lino - Scores in road loss Lino scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and eight crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Lino scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 51st minute, but they conceded again later and ended up with no points on the road. The midfielder now has four goals in the season. He was their best player in the pitch, leading his side in shots, crosses and tackles.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Makes one save in loss Mamardashvili made one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Cadiz.

Impact Mamardashvili could not do much to avoid the road loss, conceding once in each half at Cadiz. The goalkeeper has only six clean sheets in the season so far -- and that was his fourth straight game making just one save. He will look to bounce back against Villarreal on Wednesday.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE