VALENCIA NEWS

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Concedes goal to Getafe Mamardashvili made five saves but conceded a goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Getafe.

Impact Mamardashvili was beaten by a Borja Mayoral strike Monday as his side is now winless in eight La Liga games dating back to the World Cup and has lost five in a row. It won't get any easier for Mamardashvili next weekend against third-placed Real Sociedad, which have scored 32 goals in 22 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Despite new coach, Valencia loses fifth straight league game

New coach but same disappointing result for Valencia

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Gaya - Brought off injured Gaya was brought off with an apparent injury during the second half of Monday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Gaya had to be brought off with an undisclosed issue early in the second half. When fit Gaya is a nailed-on starter, though Toni Lato can occasionally offer a more attacking look when in the starting XI, should Gaya miss any lengthy period of time.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Starting against Getafe Musah (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI versus Getafe on Monday.

Impact Musah has been a fixture in the starting XI for Valencia this season, starting 18 of his 19 appearances for the club in which he garnered two assists, 15 shots (two on target) and 20 crosses (two accurate). With the American midfielder restored to the starting XI, he should be capable of pushing the attack and offering top-end fantasy production.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - Sidelined Monday Cavani (strain) was not included in the 23-man traveling squad to face Getafe on Monday.

Impact Cavani played just 16 minutes in his last time out versus Athletic before sustaining his muscular injury. Hugo Duro replaced Cavani on the pitch Saturday and could be in the mix to feature versus Getafe, which would mark just his second start since mid-Septmeber. For his part, once fully fit Cavani should be a near-lock for the starting XI on a week;y basis.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Included in squad list Musah (undisclosed) was named to the traveling squad ahead of Monday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Musah was forced off against Athletic on Saturday after just 69 minutes but appears to still be in contention versus Getafe. In his last five outings, the midfielder has recorded five shots (two on target), seven crosses (one accurate) and eight tackles (seven won). If fully fit, Musah should be a near-lock to maintain his place in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Valencia and Cremonese try to end poor streaks

Valencia debuts its newly hired coach Rubén Baraja when it visits Getafe in the Spanish league on Monday

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valencia hires former player Rubén Baraja to replace Gattuso

Struggling Spanish soccer club Valencia has hired former player Rubén Baraja as coach to replace Gennaro Gattuso and help the team avoid relegation

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Paulista - Suspension served Paulista served a two-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct and is now eligible to return.

Impact Paulista picked up a straight red card against Real Madrid and is now eligible to return to the first team for Monday's trip to Getafe. The defender was an unused substitute in four of the six matches before his suspension, so he is far from guaranteed to return to a major role.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Guillamon - Available against Getafe Guillamon is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Guillamon returns from a one-match ban that he picked up due to yellow card accumulation. The defender could see consistent playing time though he's been an unused substitute more often than not since the World Cup break.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gaya - Creates five chances in loss Gaya made an interception and created five chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Club. He also won three of six tackles in the mach.

Impact Gaya performed well on Saturday and was a threat with his passing from left-back, but it wasn't enough to preserve a result against Bilbao. Valencia have now lost six of seven La Liga games since the World Cup break, with the one exception being a draw with Almeria.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Concedes two goals to Bilbao Mamardashvili made a save but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Club.

Impact Mamardashvili was beaten by strikes from Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet as his side blew a lead and slumped to another defeat on Saturday. Valencia are now winless in seven La Liga games since the World Cup break, losing six of those. Mamardashvili and his side will be desperate for a result next week against fellow relegation candidates Getafe, which have scored 18 goals in 21 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ilaix Moriba - Records assist in loss Moriba took three shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Club. He also won four of four tackles in the match.

Impact Moriba set up Samu Castillejo's opening goal Saturday with his first La Liga assist since March 2021 when he was still with Barcelona. Moriba got the start in midfield against Bilbao due to Hugo Guillamon's red card suspension, and is likely to return to the bench next time out unless Yunus Musah (undisclosed) is out with an injury.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Scores goal against Bilbao Castillejo took four shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Club. He also won four of four tackles in the match.

Impact Castillejo opened the scoring Saturday with his third goal of the season, and his first since mid-September. He has started six of Valencia's last eight La Liga matches on the right wing.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Comes off injured against Bilbao Musah was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Athletic Club in the 69th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot, made a block and won one of two tackles in th...

Impact Musah has started 17 of Valencia's 21 La Liga matches in midfield this season, but he will be questionable for next week's clash against Getafe after picking up this potential injury. Hugo Guillamon could return from a suspension and replace him in the XI if necessary.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - Comes off injured against Bilbao Cavani was subbed out of Saturday's defeat to Athletic Club in the 16th minute after suffering a muscular injury. He took a shot in the match before being taken off.

Impact Cavani has scored five goals this season for Valencia and has started all seven La Liga matches since the World Cup break, but his night was cut short due to injury on Saturday. He has a little over a week to recover by the Getafe clash on Feb. 20, with Hugo Duro and Marcos Andre both options to replace him up front if necessary.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Kluivert - Comes off bench in loss Kluivert (undisclosed) subbed into Saturday's match against Athletic Club in the 69th minute, taking a shot and creating a chance in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Kluivert was back Saturday after missing two league games with an injury. He has featured 15 times in La Liga this season, scoring three goals and starting six times mostly on the right wing for Valencia.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Betis stays near top 4 in Spain; Valencia in drop zone

Sergio Canales has scored a superb goal and assisted for Real Betis’ winner to lead a 3-2 victory at Almeria in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ancelotti: Attacks on Vinícius a problem of Spanish soccer

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says the hate attacks against player Vinícius Júnior are a problem of Spanish soccer and must be dealt with

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vinícius Júnior again targeted by racist insults in Spain

The hate attacks against Vinícius Júnior continued in Spain over the weekend

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hugo Guillamon - Suspended against Athletic Club Guillamon will miss next weekend's clash against Bilbao with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Guillamon picked up his fifth booking of the season in Sunday's defeat against Girona, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Ilaix Moriba is likely to replace him in midfield against Athletic.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE