VALENCIA NEWS

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Keeps clean sheet in draw Mamardashvili kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Mamardashvili hasn't played in the league since Sept. 22 and looked better in his return following a shutout on the road. With Jaume Domenech no longer looking like a reliable option and Jasper Cillessen (groin) routinely hurt, Mamardashvili could be back as the second option in goal in the coming weeks. Up next is a trip to Deportivo Alaves, which have struggled recently but hold a top attacking threat in Joselu.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Gomez - Takes four shots in draw Gomez took four shots (one on goal) in 81 minutes of Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Gomez returned to the lineup after making an appearance off the bench against Atletico Madrid before the international break. With just three goals scored all season, he needs to take advantage of the arrival of Bryan Gil in order to make this campaign more successful.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eray Comert - Picks up knock in debut Comert suffered an injury in the 70th minute of Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad, according to Manuel Blanc of El Desmarque.

Impact Comert just joined from Basel and already has a physical issue to deal with. With plenty of experience at a young age but further depth issues in the defense, more should be known about who covers for Comert by Thursday's Cup match against Athletic Club.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moriba Ilaix - Starts in debut Moriba won three-of-four tackles and made two interceptions in 70 minutes of Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Moriba returns to Spain with Los Che and seemed to offer more defensively in his first appearance. That may just be how things go now that Daniel Wass is gone, so it's important to track his production over the first few games to see what could come next. Up next is a trip to Deportivo Alaves, which are tied for the second-most goals conceded in La Liga.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Guillamon - Dealing with nasal fracture Guillamon (nose) has a nasal fracture that will require surgery, Valencia announced Sunday.

Impact Guillamon will be sidelined for an uncertain amount of time while he recovers from a nasal fracture that will require surgery. The defensive midfielder is a strong option when available, though not a major fantasy play, Ursos Racic will likely start in Guillamon's place for any matches he may miss.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Barcelona ends winless run against Atlético Madrid

Barcelona has beaten Atlético Madrid 4-2 in the Spanish league despite playing more than 20 minutes with 10 men after Dani Alves' straight red card

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Athletic looks to move closer to European places

Athletic Bilbao tries to move closer to the European qualification spots when it hosts Espanyol in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletic faces Valencia in Copa after slaying Madrid, Barça Athletic Bilbao is again showing Spain why it claims to be the “king” of the Copa del Rey

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Athletic faces Valencia in Copa after slaying Madrid, Barça

Athletic Bilbao is again showing Spain why it claims to be the “king” of the Copa del Rey

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New-look Barcelona attack takes on Atlético's shaky defense

Barcelona’s revamped attack will host an Atlético Madrid side seeking to restore its once vaunted defense on Sunday in the Spanish league at Camp Nou

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valencia and Rayo advance to Copa del Rey quarterfinals

Valencia has reached its second Copa del Rey semifinal in four years by defeating Cádiz 2-1

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid waits on Benzema and Vinícius for Copa quarterfinals

Real Madrid will have to wait until the last minute to know if Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema will be in condition to play in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Athletic Bil...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Valencia tries to return to Copa semifinals

Valencia hosts Cádiz in a single-elimination game in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valencia loan Bryan Gil from Tottenham Bryan Gil, who only joined Tottenham from Sevilla last year, has gone on loan to Valencia for the remainder of the season.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Tyler Adams: USMNT midfield can "dominate games" with Weston McKennie & Yunus Musah ' MLSSoccer.com When the US men’s national team gathered in Nashville for the start of the Concacaf Octagonal World Cup qualifying round nearly five months...

JANUARY 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Eray Comert - Transfers to Valencia Comert has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Valencia after transferring from FC Basel, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Comert already has 140 appearances in all competitions for Swiss side Basel at the age of 23, and he has seven goals and four assists in that time from central defense. He now moves to Spain with Valencia, where he will provide cover at the position while Omar Alderete (hamstring) and Gabriel Paulista (hamstring) are injured.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Out 3-4 weeks with injury Aldrete suffered a hamstring injury against Atletico on Saturday and will miss three-to-four weeks while recovering, according to Domingo Ortiz of Esports Migdia.

Impact Aldrete has started 18 of Valencia's 22 La Liga matches this season in central defense, but he is now set to miss a few weeks while recovering from a hamstring injury. Hugo Guillamon will likely fill in alongside Mouctar Diakhaby until either Aldrete or Gabriel Paulista (hamstring) is fit enough to return.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Domenech - Concedes three in loss Domenech conceded three goals and made three saves during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Domenech suffered throughout the second half as he and his teammates gave up a two-goal lead and eventually lost in extra time. Following a decent performance in the draw with Sevilla, Saturday's match was a worst prognosis on what he can provide while Jasper Cillessen (groin) is out. Up next is a visit from Real Sociedad, which have scored 22 goals in 20 matches this season.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Leaves early in loss Alderete left after 54 minutes of Saturday's 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Alderete was forced off with a knock early into the second half and replaced by Koba Koindredi. With a weekend off while more Copa del Rey matches are played, Alderete has a chance to regain his fitness and assess how long he could be out.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Scores in loss Duro scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 72 minutes of Saturday's 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Duro scored for the first time in five games as he earned the chance to start at forward instead of in the midfield. With Goncalo Guedes still in good form and Carlos Soler back on the pitch, Duro will need to take advantage of whatever comes his way in case the opportunities dry up after a tough loss. Up next is a visit from Real Sociedad, which have conceded 21 goals in their first 20 matches.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Scores in defeat Musah scored one goal on his only shot and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Musah has started three straight games in 2022 and will hope this goal propels him into a more regular role. Last season, he made 32 appearances and started 17 times but he's only made five starts in 17 appearances during the present campaign. As he's also conceded two yellow cards in three starts, Musah will need to be careful in the next match against Real Sociedad.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Provides assist in loss Guedes provided one assist from two chances created during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Guedes set up Yunus Musah for the game's first goal but didn't take a shot for the first time in three games. This isn't the longest stretch to worry about, but it's notable when Guedes has scored five goals in the previous five matches and didn't take a single shot in the other match. As a result, he's in the kind of form where when he shoots, the result is likely to be worthwhile. Up next is a visit from Real Sociedad, which have conceded the sixth-fewest chances to midfielders in La Liga.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE