VALENCIA NEWS

Valencia enjoys 2nd straight win at home

Valencia had no problem in beating Alavés 3-0 to win two straight home games at the start of the Spanish league season for the first time in seven years

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Simple clean sheet Mamardashvili made two saves during Friday's 3-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Mamardashvili has made the starting job his own truly, conceding only once heading into the first international break. The keeper has been excellent and will look to hold onto the starting job after the break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Four crosses in win Gaya sent in four crosses (two accurate) during Friday's 3-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Gaya got forward well and had plenty of volume, but failed to get much done during Friday's win. The defender is a premier option coming off of a one goal, seven assist season in the 20/21 season. Next up is the international break where he will hope to maintain this form.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Cheryshev - Assists vs. Alaves Cheryshev provided one assist on one chance created during Friday's 3-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Cheryshev opened his season account with an assist against Alaves, setting himself up nicely before the international break. The midfielder has been solid to start the season, but he rarely chips in offensively. Next up is a clash with Osasuna after the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Gomez - Assists in rout Gomez provided one assist on one chance created during Friday's 3-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Gomez remained in the starting XI following an eye surgery earlier this week. The forward grabbed his first assist of the campaign, matching his tally from the 2020/21 season. After the international break he will face Osasuna.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Nets rare goal Wass scored once on one shot during Friday's 3-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Wass netted his first goal of the campaign before the first international break, a solid return for the defensive midfielder. Despite this, he still doesn't offer much offensive upside, and has limited fantasy value. He will take on Osasuna after the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Scores once again Soler scored once on one shot during Friday's 3-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Soler scored his third goal in three matches to continue his absolutely dominant start to the season. With the international break next up for the midfielder fantasy managers will hope he doesn't slow down with the break. After the break he squares off against Osasuna.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Goal, assist in win Guedes scored once and provided one assist during Friday's 3-0 win over alaves.

Impact Guedes was off to a slow start this season and turned it all around in the third match of the season. He scored and assists to kick start his campaign, he will hope to keep it rolling after the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Makes bench before break Musah (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Alaves.

Impact Musah returns to the squad Friday, which is a good sign going into the international break. There's a chance he'll appear off the bench Friday and if all goes well in the coming weeks, he should be an option to start in the midfield going forward.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Gomez - Starting against Alaves Gomez (eye) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Alaves.

Impact Despite having surgery on his eyelid earlier this week, Gomez remains in the starting XI Friday. He's looking to find some form after a bit of a slow start, producing three shots and four chances in two matches this season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Dortmund hosts Hoffenheim, Valencia hosts Alavés

Borussia Dortmund aims to bounce back from a surprise defeat to Freiburg with a win over Hoffenheim to start the Bundesliga’s third round

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

Spain coach Luis Enrique has announced his squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with seven changes from the team that reached the semifinals of the European Championship

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcos De Sousa - Joins Valencia Andre joined Valencia from Real Valladolid on Wednesday. He's committed to a five-year contract with Los Che.

Impact Andre was one of the few players of note for Valladolid last season as he scored four goals in 23 appearances, but the campaign ended in relegation and he dealt with an injury that cut out the middle months of his chances to play. If he's able to stay fit and be the answer to Valencia's failure to get consistent goals from their strikers over the last two seasons, then Andre will have been worth whatever price it took.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Returns to training Musah (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's training session, according to Manuel Blanc of El Desmarque.

Impact Musah is just returning for his first training session back from injury, so he may be held until after the international break against Osasuna as a precaution. For now, he has the rest of the week to prepare for Friday's visit from Deportivo Alaves.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Gomez - Has surgery on eye Gomez underwent surgery on his eyelid but should recover without issue, his club announced Sunday.

Impact Multiple players along with Gomez ended Saturday's draw with Granada with bandages wrapped around their heads and this procedure was the result of one such incident. Should he remain fit, there likely won't be an issue with him starting in Friday's match against Deportivo Alaves.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Concedes one in draw Mamardashvili conceded one goal and made one save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Mamardashvili has done well as the third-choice goalkeeper until the preseason and could easily stay the starter with one goal conceded through two games. Up next is a visit from Deportivo Alaves, which have recorded eight shots on target but scored just one goal in their first two games.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Scores another from spot Soler scored one penalty goal from two shots (both on goal) and created six chances from 10 crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact Soler continues to drive Los Che forward on his own willpower as he earned them a point with another goal thanks to a foul drawn in the box. While he seems to have more support from his teammates early into the campaign, Soler remains the primary option for a bit longer. Up next is Friday's trip to Deportivo Alaves.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Cheryshev - Logs five crosses in draw Cheryshev took two shots (one on goal) and provided five inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact Cheryshev looks to have a regular role in the starting lineup early in the season and did well to warrant that spot. Going into the next match against Deportivo Alaves, he'll get another good chance to keep things going in the right direction.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Gomez - Better in draw Gomez took two shots (one on goal) and created four chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact Gomez looks far more likely to score than he did last season or even last week after a busier game Saturday. He'll need to prove his work rate is no fluke in the next match against Deportivo Alaves in order to be properly worth tracking.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Depay's 1st goal for Barcelona earns 1-1 draw at Bilbao

Memphis Depay earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league and helped his team avoid its first defeat in the post-Messi era

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jasper Cillessen - Back in squad Cillessen (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Granada.

Impact Cillessen is back in the team Saturday after missing the opener for fitness reasons. It's unclear if he's completely healthy or not, as Giorgi Mamardashvili is again in net against Granada. With another week of training, Cillessen could move into the XI or remain on the bench, something that will have to play itself out.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Piccini - Dealing with injury Piccini picked up a knock at the beginning of preseason and trained on his own Wednesday, according to Nacho Sanchis of AS.

Impact Piccini has struggled with injuries for much of the past three years and it's unclear when he'll next get a regular role in any team, let alone his current one.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Musah - Training alone Musah trained on the side during Wednesday's session, according to Nacho Sanchis of AS.

Impact Musah also missed the season-opener against Getafe and may just need an extended preseason, though surgery shouldn't be in the schedule. Once he returns, Musah will bolster the midfield and winger options for Los Che. Up next is Saturday's trip to Granada.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE