VALENCIA NEWS

Edinson Cavani - Nets in loss Cavani scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Mallorca.

Impact Cavani scored his fourth goal in the last three games, as well as extending his goal-scoring streak to three games. The striker has in flying form since returning to the starting XI and with 14 shots in five matches the volume is there to make this goal-scoring sustainable. Cavani also has an assist in that time frame, though he's only created three chances.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eray Comert - Misses loss to Mallorca Comert was a late absence for Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Comert was a late scratch from the team sheet and with Mouctar Diakhaby later suffering a hamstring injury, the absence became more apparent. Pending the status of Comert, Cenk Ozkacar could play more in the final weeks before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mouctar Diakhaby - Picks up hamstring injury Diakhaby suffered a hamstring injury in his left leg during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca, his club announced Monday.

Impact Diakhaby is expected to be out for the final three league matches before the World Cup due to this injury. He had started in all 10 of his appearances and with Eray Comert also hurt, Gabriel Paulista and Cenk Ozkacar figure to be the top center-back options for a shorthanded defensive group.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema resting, Madrid beats Sevilla 3-1 to extend lead

Karim Benzema proudly showed his Ballon d’Or award to fans at the Santiago Bernabéu and then sat back as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-1 and increased its lead of the Spanish league

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edinson Cavani - Starting Saturday Cavani (ankle) made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Cavani has had a bad ankle in recent weeks but that hasn't stopped him from scoring three times and logging one assist in his last three games. Even in limited minutes, Cavani is looking sharp enough to score against most opponents.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - More worry about ankle Cavani has some worry about the health of his ankle, manager Gennaro Gattuso informed ahead of Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Cavani has logged one assist and scored three goals in his last three games but his minutes have been truly limited, as he's yet to play past the 75th minute since joining Valencia. He should be fine to play over the weekend but his minutes are sure to be limited in most cases, especially in the midst of a busy schedule.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Back next week Castillejo (strain) is expected to return to training after Saturday's match against Mallorca, according to manager Gennaro Gattuso.

Impact Castillejo will miss a fourth straight match but isn't far from returning after getting time training on grass late in the week. Justin Kluivert is the most direct replacement for Castillejo on the right wing but Yunus Musah also featured in that spot during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Should miss another match Castillejo (strain) trained on grass but is still expected to miss Saturday's match against Mallorca, according to Isidoro Hernandez of El Desmarque.

Impact Castillejo will miss a fourth straight match if he doesn't feature Saturday as expected. Either Justin Kluivert or Yunus Musah could start on the right flank depending on manager Gennaro Gattuso's chosen formation.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Extends contract through 2027 Gaya signed a contract extension through 2027 with Valencia, it was announced Wednesday.

Impact Gaya has managed to survive a tumultuous time in Valencia, first rising from the academy after joining at age 11 and sticking with the club despite the sales of many other stars. Now in the prime of his career, Gaya has recorded 12 assists and scored three goals dating back to the 2020/21 season, giving him solid fantasy value.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Sees penalty saved Gaya took one shot (on goal), crossed three times (one accurate), created a chance, blocked two shots, made four tackles (winning two) and six clearances during Tuesday's 1-1 draw...

Impact Gaya had a golden opportunity to steal all three points in the 102nd minute but saw his penalty saved as Valencia settled for a draw. The full-back has just one goal involvement in six starts but leads the team with 51 crosses while also creating ten chances. More concerning for Gaya is the fact that Valencia have yet to keep a clean sheet during his time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Four saves in draw Mamardashvili allowed a goal while making four saves during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Mamardashvili conceded the game tying goal in the 86th minute as Valencia settled for a draw on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 11 goals in ten league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 30.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - Opens the scoring early Cavani scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Cavani found the back of the net after just six minutes, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third in just five starts for the forward as he leads Valencia in goals while firing 12 shots.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Foulquier - First assist of season Foulquier had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Foulquier set up Edinson Cavani after just six minutes to assist the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the full-back in his first start after making five appearances from the bench.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late Falcao goal halts Atlético's winning streak in Spain

Radamel Falcao converted a penalty kick two minutes into stoppage time as Rayo Vallecano pulled off a 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid to end the rival’s three-game winning streak in...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samu Castillejo - Out against Sevilla Castillejo is not in Valencia's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Castillejo will miss a third game due to a muscular injury on Tuesday, with Thierry Correia taking over from Justin Kluivert to start on the right wing this time against Sevilla.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - Starting against Sevilla Cavani (ankle) is in Valencia's starting lineup for Tuesday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Cavani was forced out of Saturday's draw with Elche at halftime with an ankle injury after scoring a brace in the game, but he has recovered enough to be back in the XI up front on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE