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Pepelu - Solid display in loss Pepelu registered one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Real Sociedad.

Impact The talented midfielder has a strong floor on a regular basis as a regular set-piece taker and playmaker in midfield for Valencia. He'll get solid stats as long as he remains in the XI, though he's not a player that's going to deliver a lot of goals or assists due to his role in midfield.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Sends three crosses, takes shot Rioja registered one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Rioja was one of Valencia's most dangerous players throughout the entire match, as his pace represented quite a problem for the opposing defense. That said, the lack of an end product conspires against his fantasy upside, as Rioja only has one goal across his last six starts.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Domenech - Trains with group Domenech (quadriceps) returned to training Monday, according to his club.

Impact Domenech is returning to training for the first time since his surgery in May, having worked with the group Monday. He should see a return within the next three weeks, although he is set to only hold a rotational role once fit.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gaya - Returns to training Gaya (quadriceps) was back in group training Monday, according to his club.

Impact Gaya is finally back working with the team for the first time since undergoing surgery in May, with the defender training with the team Monday. This is great news, as it sets up the defender for a return soon, possibly taking place immediately following the international break.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad 3 vs 0 Valencia CF | Game Highlights ⚽

SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Imanol Alguacil: "Las sensaciones no eran malas aunque no ganáramos partidos"

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

REAL SOCIEDAD 3 - 0 VALENCIA CF | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

What AGUERD has attempted 👀!

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

🔴 REAL SOCIEDAD vs VALENCIA CF - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Rafa Mir - 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

Pepelu - Active on corner duty Pepelu recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Pepelu saw quite a bit of action from set pieces Tuesday, whipping in eight corners in the draw. He also added one shot, two tackles won and seven crosses. He has yet to miss a start in seven matches this season, registering two assists in that time.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Leads match in crosses Rioja recorded one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Rioja was solid Tuesday despite the draw after registering one shot, two chances created and 10 crosses. His 10 crosses not only led the match, but it was also his highest amount of crosses in a match this season. He has now started in five straight games and has notched six or more crosses in four of his seven appearances.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Clean sheet against Osasuna Mamardashvili had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Mamardashvili didn't see much action Tuesday but still did well in the draw, as he made two saves while providing a clean sheet. This marks his second consecutive clean sheet, with these being his only two of the campaign. He will have a chance of making it three straight when facing Real Sociedad on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia CF 0 vs 0 CA Osasuna | Game Highlights ⚽

SEPTEMBER 25 • YOUTUBE

VALENCIA CF 0 - 0 CA OSASUNA | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Baraja: "Nos ha faltado energía"

SEPTEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

🔴 VALENCIA CF vs CA OSASUNA - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

SEPTEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Hugo Duro - On bench as expected Duro (strain) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Duro was expected to be back with the club Tuesday and that has come to fruition, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench. He started in the opening four matches of the campaign before going down injured, so he will hope to return to a starting spot in their next match after testing his legs against Osasuna.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Barrenechea - Starting against Osasuna Barrenechea (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Barrenechea has made a quick turnaround to be an option Tuesday after going down injured Saturday, with the midfielder earning a spot in the starting XI to face Osasuna. This marks his second consecutive start, seeming to have found a solid rotational role for the club this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Gomez - Finally back in La Liga scoresheet Gomez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Girona.

Impact Gomez had not scored in La Liga since its 2021-22 rendition. Fast-forward more than two seasons later, and he finally got on the scoresheet, this time with Valencia. Hugo Duro (strain) expected to be available for the Osasuna game may dent Gomez's starting chances, but at least he has potentially put himself in a better position for more opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Scores goal Rioja scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Girona.

Impact With his fifth appearance for Valencia, Rioja finally has a goal for his new team since he transferred from Deportivo Alaves. He scored five goals during Alaves' 2023-24 season, and his current trajectory would be enough for him to surpass the five-goal mark during his first year with Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Barrenechea - Start and injury in Girona clash Barrenechea was subbed off due to injury in the 68th minute of Saturday's 2-0 win against Girona. He recorded three tackles (one won) and one clearance before exiting the match.

Impact Saturday marked Barrenechea's first start for Valencia. Unfortunately for the midfielder, he was unable to maximize his latest start, as an undisclosed injury took him out of action just over an hour into his appearance Saturday. Hugo Guillamon is expected to rejoin Valencia should Barrenechea not be ready by Tuesday against Osasuna.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pepelu - Assist to both goals Pepelu assisted twice to go with seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Luck struck twice for Pepelu, who gave passes to goalscorers Luis Rioja and Dani Gomez, who shot from distance and were rewarded with defender deflections that resulted in goals. In one fell swoop, Pepelu has surpassed his assist tally from the 2023-24 La Liga, when he logged only one assist across his 37 starts for Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Logs three-save clean sheet Mamardashvili recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win against Girona.

Impact Mamardashvili saved shots from Ladislav Krejci, Arnaut Danjuma and Gabriel Misehouy. But more importantly, he logged multiple saves after back-to-back games without at least two and has his first clean sheet of the 2024-25 La Liga.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - 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

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