VALENCIA NEWS

Uros Racic - Starts Sunday Racic (knee) started and played 65 minutes during Sunday's three-all draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Racic got the start a mere five days after being forced off with a knee injury and appeared to be fully fit. The midfielder was moving well and any last minute nagging concerns should have plenty of time to heal over the international break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Piccini - Returns to bench Sunday Piccini (undisclosed) was on the bench for Sunday's 3-3 draw with Atletico.

Impact Piccini was on the bench Sunday as an unused substitute, and while he didn't get on the pitch it's likely he was fully fit. The defender isn't any sort of major player for the team, and shouldn't be considered a fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético concedes twice in injury time, draws with Valencia Substitute striker Hugo Duro has scored twice in stoppage time as Valencia rallied from two goals down to salvage a 3-3 draw with defending...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Atlético concedes twice in injury time; Sociedad top

A late push moved Real Sociedad back to first place in the Spanish league but a late collapse kept Atlético Madrid from getting closer to the top

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jasper Cillessen - Four saves in draw Cillessen made four saves during Sunday's 3-3 draw with Atletico.

Impact Cillessen made four saves Sunday, in what was a poor performance, though he was hung out to dry by his defense multiple times. The keeper will face a trip to Sociedad after the international break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Assists late Guedes provided one assist on two chances created during Sunday's three-all draw with Atletico.

Impact Guedes provided a single assist on what was some strong offensive volume. The forward is a solid fantasy performer for the most part, though he does find himself occasionally putting up duds. Guedes will be a strong option after the international break, away to Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Assists in draw Gaya provided one assist on three chances created during Sunday's 3-3 draw with Atletico.

Impact Gaya's assist came late in stoppage time as he set Hugo Duro up for a late goal. The defender has a solid day, and has been a boom-bust full-back option throughout the season. Gaya's situation is unlikely to change over the international break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Nets twice off bench Duro scored twice, on two shots off the bench during Sunday's three-all draw with Atletico.

Impact Duro came off the bench for stoppage time with his side down two goals... and scored twice. It was a mind-boggling cameo as he netted twice late in stoppage time to secure the draw. Duro doesn't have the consistency to be fantasy relevant, but this could see him find his way into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool at West Ham; AC Milan hosts Inter

Two of the Premier League’s in-form teams go head-to-head at the London Stadium when West Ham hosts Liverpool

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ansu Fati returns for Spain's decisive World Cup qualifiers

Spain coach Luis Enrique has called up Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati for the national team’s decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jasper Cillessen - Keeps clean sheet in win Cillessen made one save and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Cillessen didn't have much work coming his way as the opposing offense was exceptionally ineffective, but did a great job when called into action to keep his second clean sheet of the season. After nine goals conceded over the previous three starts, the goalkeeper received a much-needed boost of confidence ahead of Nov. 7 clash against Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Makes six clearances in win Alderete had one off-target shot, made six clearances, one interception and one block, was shown a yellow card and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win o...

Impact Alderete was amazing at the heart of the defense, leading all players in clearances and being a huge reason why his side was able to shut the opposition down. With 12 clearances over his last two starts, the centre back will need to keep performance at a high level during Nov. 7 clash against reigning champs Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Sends in nine crosses in win Wass had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in nine crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (one won) and two clearances and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win ov...

Impact Wass was very active and benefited from his role on set pieces to rack up a lot of crosses, but didn't have any noteworthy contribution other than that. Wass' crossing numbers and ability to help on the defensive end give him some two-way potential and he'll be in very high demand during Nov. 7 home match against reigning champs Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Uros Racic - Leaves injured in win Racic (knee) was forced off the pitch in the 53rd minute of Saturday's 2-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Racic picked up a hard knock in the opening minutes and was able to play through the injury during the entire first half. But the midfielder couldn't resist the pain too much after halftime, having to be subbed off in the 53rd minute. The severity of the injury is still uncertain so Racic should be seen as doubtful for Nov. 7 match against Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Converts PK off bench in win Soler scored a penalty goal, after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Soler was brought in the 52nd minute, replacing the injured Uros Racic and sealed Valencia's 2-0 win from the penalty spot on the lone opportunity he had. The playmaker was back in the scoring column after starting the season with goals in the first three matches. He'll probably be back in the lineup for Nov. 7 home clash against reigning champs Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Foulquier - Assists, draws PK in win Foulquier provided an assist, created one chance, made three tackles (two won), two clearances, two interceptions and one block, drew three fouls, including a penalty, and helped h...

Impact Foulquier was instrumental for his side to win all three points in play as he assisted his side's first goal, drew the penalty that led to the second and made a lot of contributions on the defensive end. The right back will need to be at this level once again on Nov. 7 when his side hosts reigning champs Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Guillamon - Scores opener in win Guillamon scored a goal off his lone shot, made two tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Guillamon did a decent job on the defensive end, but this time his biggest contribution came on attack, as he stepped into the box and beautifully chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to open the scoring in the 43rd minute. This was his first goal of the season, but we shouldn't expect much more offensive contributions from the holding midfielder moving forward. Up next for Guillamon is Nov. 7 home clash against reigning champs Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper's mistake costs Sociedad victory in Basque derby

A mistake by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro has cost his team victory against rival Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country derby in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thierry Correia - Comes off bench Saturday Correia (thigh) came off the bench Saturday during the 2-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Correia came off the bench during Saturday's match and should be good-to-go moving forward. The defender has a tough Sunday clash with Atletico Madrid up next.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Paulista - Good to go Saturday Paulista is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Villarreal.

Impact Paulista left injured in mid week but has recovered in time to start on Saturday. The defender will help anchor the back line during Valencia's La Liga clash with Villarreal.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Cillessen - Five saves against Betis Cillessen made five saves and conceded four goals in a 4-1 defeat to Real Betis on Wednesday.

Impact Cillessen had a mixed day for the losing side. The 32-year-old made five saves but conceded four goals as well. It was the third consecutive league fixture where Cillessen conceded two or more goals.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - One interception against Betis Gaya made one interception in a 4-1 defeat to Real Betis on Wednesday.

Impact Gaya had an average outing for the losing team. The 26-year-old made one interception. Other than that, Gaya also provided a solitary key pass.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Two tackles against Betis Wass made two tackles in a 4-1 defeat to Real Betis on Wednesday.

Impact Wass had an average game for the visitors. The 32-year-old completed two tackles in as many attempts. Other than that, Wass also made a solitary clearance.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE