VALENCIA NEWS

Eray Comert - Busy defensively in win Comert registered five clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-1 win over Osasuna. He was also shown yellow once.

Impact Comert was in the starting XI after appearing as a substitute in Valencia's last match. His five clearances were a team-high, and he certainly played a key role in a nice squad victory. He usually starts and has logged five starts in six appearances thus far this Liga season.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - One save in win Mamardashvili made one save (one goal conceded) in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact It was a rather uneventful evening for Mamardashvili, as his Valencia side controlled possession throughout the match. Osasuna applied a bit of pressure late and finally broke through once in stoppage time, but Valencia were able to hang on for the 2-1 win. Up next is a Saturday tilt with Elche.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Nine crosses in win Gaya had two shots (one on target), nine crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Gaya led all players on the pitch in this match in crosses, although he was only able to connect on one of those attempts. He was also his squad's preferred option from both corners, which helps provide a decent fantasy floor for most outings. The left wing back has one assist in four starts this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani - Logs first helper of season Cavani assisted once to go with four shots (zero on target) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Cavani delivered a nice through-pass to a breaking Justin Kluivert in the 28th minute, and Kluivert did the rest to kick off the scoring in this one. Cavani had a great opportunity to put his own name on the score sheet as well, but he rattled a penalty kick off the crossbar in the 70th minute. On the league season, the striker now has one assist in three starts since joining the squad.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Kluivert - Opens Valencia account in win Kluivert scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-1 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Kluivert got in behind on the counter during the 28th minute and scored the first goal of this contest. Edinson Cavani delivered a tidy through ball on the break to record the assist. The score was his first in four appearances (one start) thus far with Valencia since coming over on loan from Nice.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mouctar Diakhaby - Comes off with knock, suspended Diakhaby came off during Friday's clash with Osasuna due to an injury in the second half. Prior to coming off, he scored one goal on one shot.

Impact Diakhaby was forced off holding his leg after a heavy challenge. The defender had scored once before coming off, his second goal of the campaign. He was replaced by Gabriel Paulista, who would figure to see more playing time if Diakhaby is ruled out. Diakhaby was sent off while coming off the pitch with injury and will be suspended against Elche.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Out against Osasuna Castillejo (strain) is not in Valencia's match day squad for Friday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Castillejo is missing Friday's match due to an injury, with Justin Kluivert slotting in to make his first La Liga start on the right wing in his absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Kluivert - Comes off bench in draw Kluivert created one chance while playing for the second half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Kluivert came in for Samu Castillejo, who now appears to be injured and likely won't play in Friday's match against Osasuna. As a result, Kluivert could be on his way to a first start for Los Che. Even then, he's more of a backup in the team and will need to perform even better when he does get to play more frequently and in longer appearances.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - May not play Castillejo is dealing with an injury and manager Gennaro Gattuso doesn't expect him to be fit for Friday's trip to Osasuna.

Impact Castillejo only played for the first half of Sunday's draw with Espanyol and evidently his absence was driven by an issue of some sort. Justin Kluivert could make his first start since arriving at Valencia after replacing Castillejo when the injury occurred.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Available for selection Musah (strain) will be available for Friday's match at Osasuna, according to manager Gennaro Gattuso.

Impact Musah has gotten in a good week of training since a muscle injury knocked him out of two matches and the international break. With his presence, Ilaix Moriba or Andre Almeida will have to make way from the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos De Sousa - Extra game added to suspension Andre has been suspended for two games following his red card received in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Espanyol according to the RFEF.

Impact Andre was making a third straight appearance off the bench and ended up getting his marching orders from the referee. While he's out for matches against Osasuna and Elche, there shouldn't be much change to a front line of Edinson Cavani, Samu Castillejo and Samuel Lino.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Returns to training Musah (strain) participated in Tuesday's training session ahead of Friday's trip to Osasuna, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Musah also trained Monday and should be soon back in the starting lineup once fit. He's logged two assists in five starts to open the season, earning more plaudits with his play each week and tracking well ahead of the World Cup. When he does play, Ilaix Moriba is likely to return to the bench.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Guillamon - Extends contract with Valencia Guillamon has signed a four-year contract with Valencia, the club announced Monday.

Impact Guillamon totaled 62 La Liga appearances across his first three campaigns for Valencia's senior team, and he's started all seven games in midfield so far in this campaign. The 22-year-old with three Spanish National Team caps to his name has now signed on with his boyhood club through 2025/26.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

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OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edinson Cavani - Three shots in draw Cavani had three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 tie against Espanyol.

Impact Cavani has still failed to find the back of the net in his second game with Valencia since his transfer from Manchester United. This is his first game recording shots but has not yet been able to get a shot on target. He will try his luck next match with a visit to Osasuna on Friday, who have conceded five goals in the last six matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Assists in win Gaya assisted once to go with 10 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 tie to Espanyol.

Impact Gaya put up yet another outstanding performance that resulted in his first assist of the season. He is an excellent distributor of the ball that helps create multiple scoring chances for Valencia. The Spaniard already has 29 crosses and is on pace to break his career high in a season. Despite missing the first four games of the season (suspension), the 27-year-old has already totaled seven tackles (three won), seven corners and six chances created as a left back in the last three matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eray Comert - Goal as substitute Comert scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) along with two interceptions and a clearance in Sunday's 2-2 tie versus Espanyol.

Impact Comert did not get the start on the game due to a groin injury picked up during international break. He came off the bench and scored the game-tying goal for Valencia in the last second of the match. The Swiss international typically plays as a center-back and is sharing playing time with Gabriel Paulista. He so far has eight clearances, eight interceptions and six tackles (four won) in the last five games played.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Paulista - First goal on campaign Paulista scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) along with eight clearances in Sunday's 2-2 tie versus Espanyol.

Impact Coming back from injury (strain), seems like Paulista has found his form with a huge performance on both sides of the field. The veteran defender has struggled with injuries in recent years, and it will be hard to say if he can stay in form this season. In 19 appearances last season Paulista totaled 85 clearances, 39 interceptions and scored two goals with one assist.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Concedes two goals Mamardashvili concedes two goals with three saves and a clearance in Sunday's 2-2 tie against Espanyol.

Impact Mamardashvili was beaten twice in the game after coming off a clean sheet victory last outing. He has done a fairly good job in the net for Valencia this season with 19 saves and six goals conceded in the last five matches. The 22-year-old averages about three saves per game with two clean sheets on the campaign so far.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos De Sousa - Sent off against Espanyol Andre was sent off in the 85th minute of Sunday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Andre was only in the game for 13 minutes before his dismissal. With one goal scored in six appearances (two starts), Edinson Cavani should hold on to his starting spot during Andre's one-match suspension in Friday's match against Espanyol.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE