VALENCIA NEWS

Kang In Lee - Scores two goals Lee scored two goals during a 4-0 win Sunday against Romania.

Impact South Korea's national football team played its second 2020 Summer Olympic group-stage game against Romania. Lee utilized it to score twice across 11 minutes. His most recent stat line was assuring, considering he had been named the 2019 FIFA U-20 FIFA World Cup's best player but did not play well against New Zealand on Wednesday.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Active in win Soler logged three crosses (one accurate) in 68 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Australia.

Impact Soler was one of many in Spain's lineup to play more efficiently in this match than had occurred in the first game against Egypt. As he's not asked to take on as big a creative burden, his fantasy value isn't as high with the national team, though he should remain confident heading into the rest of the tournament.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kang In Lee - Logs three crosses Lee recorded three crosses (one accurate) and two off-target shots during a 1-0 loss Wednesday against New Zealand.

Impact Lee was insufficient against a New Zealand team that the South Koreans were favored of defeating. He will try to improve during their next Olympic group-stage game, scheduled for Sunday against Romania.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético signs Argentina midfielder De Paul from Udinese

Spanish league champion Atlético Madrid has signed Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul from Udinese

JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Omar Alderete - Signs with Valencia Alderete signed with Valencia on loan from Hertha Berlin on Monday. He's committed to a four-year contract with Los Che, should the move be made permanent.

Impact Alderete made 14 starts from 17 appearances over the past season but also earned plenty of attention for his international performances with Paraguay during the Copa America. He's another cheap center-back option that will compete with Mouctar Diakhaby, Hugo Guillamon and Eliaquim Mangala for a place in the lineup.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Sends five crosses off bench in Euro exit Wass had five crosses (one accurate), two tackles (both won), three corners, three clearances and a yellow card in 53 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 extra time defeat to...

Impact Wass was impressive off the bench delivering some decent numbers despite his limited time on the pitch. The full-back though would register a disappointing campaign overall after losing his starting job for the elimination stages due to a minor injury. He still delivered some solid offensive numbers in his three starts in the group stages though and was a fantasy factor early in formats with peripheral stats.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Plays well off bench Saturday Wass had one shot (off target), one chance created and three clearances in 20 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win over Czech Republic.

Impact Wass was very active off the bench in his return from a minor injury and could be ready for full-time action by Wednesday which will make it a tough call who to start on the right flank between him and the in-form Jens Stryger Larsen. The former though was the starter for the first three outings of the campaign and could have a slight edge.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - On bench against Czech Republic Wass (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Czech Republic.

Impact Wass is back in the squad Saturday, but he's on the bench, as Jens Stryger Larsen is getting another start on the flank. It's a bit disappointing for Wass, who started the first three matches of the tournament, though he's expected to come on at some point in the second half no matter how the game is going.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Available for Switzerland match Gaya (leg) is on the bench for Friday's UEFA Euro match against Switzerland.

Impact Gaya was subbed at 79 minutes during Monday's win over Croatia, and while the injury isn't serious, it'll keep him from reclaiming the starting left-back spot from Jordi Alba.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Ready for quarter-final Wass has recovered from an illness and is training ahead of Saturday's match against Czech Republic, reports The Sun.

Impact Wass could make an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday after missing the last match. He would take the spot of Jens Stryger Larsen on the right falnk, but given his other prior starts, he probably won't be asked to go a full 90.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Leaves early against Croatia Gaya took three shots (one on goal) and left after 78 minutes of Monday's 5-3 win over Croatia.

Impact Gaya was replaced by Jordi Alba late into the game after appearing to pull up with a minor muscular issue. It remains to be seen what the end result will be, as both Alba and now Gaya have played decently in the Euros so far.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Starting against Croatia Gaya is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Croatia.

Impact Gaya gets the surprise start Monday in place of Jordi Alaba, who started all three group matches. It's a huge spot for Gaya, but he's plenty familiar with the Spanish team and has been a regular left-back at Valencia the past five-plus seasons, accruing seven assists in the most recent campaign.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Out against Wales Wass is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Wales because of an apparent illness.

Impact Wass is a surprise absence Saturday with Jens Stryger Larsen starting on the right wing instead. Wass had started the first three matches of group stages, while Stryger Larsen played just 30 minutes in that period.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Creates two chances in 4-1 victory Wass had two chances created, three crosses (one accurate), two fouls drawn, one tackle won and two corners in Monday's 4-1 win over Russia.

Impact Wass turned in a great display here running back and forth the flank and providing numbers on both sides of the ball. The wing-back is still without any goals, assists or clean sheets but has delivered terrific numbers in formats with peripheral stats. Wales is up next and they've struggled offensively a bit, so that could be a good opportunity for a clean sheet in the Round of 16.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT boss Gregg Berhalter explains Yunus Musah's Nations League omission Gregg Berhalter explained the decision to leave Yunus Musah out of the U.S. men's national team's two CONCACAF Nations League wins while als...

JUNE 9, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Goncalo Guedes - Returns in friendly Guedes (COVID-19) played 18 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's friendly against Israel.

Impact Guedes will play some part for Portugal in group stages, but he's not expected to receive any starts given the team's loaded options up front. After a successful campaign at Valencia in which he made 27 starts, he'll likely serve as a super sub for the Euros.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT boss Berhalter explains Musah's Nations League omission and reveals Steffen injury diagnosis | Goal.com Gregg Berhalter explained the decision to leave Yunus Musah out of the U.S. men's national team's two CONCACAF Nations League wins while also offering an update on the injury suffe...

JUNE 8, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Carlos Soler - Stellar season Soler scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 32 appearances during the 2020/21 season.

Impact Soler's blossoming potential has been one of the few bright spots in the recent period of turmoil at Valencia and this season was the best in his young career. Though it didn't result in a place at the Euros just yet, it shouldn't be long before Soler is routinely seen on the biggest stages around, especially if his club remains a struggling giant.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Scores four in 35 appearances Wass scored four goals and provided one assist during the 2020/21 season.

Impact Wass has a greater career record as a creative player instead of a goalscorer during his time in Spain, but a tumultuous year for Los Che meant few other attacking players could be counted on to finish their chances. With a place on the Danish national team for the Euros, Wass will get a few more chances to make an impact. While his national team isn't necessarily superior in talent to his club, a greater sense of organization and a few more attacking players in form should help Wass's value this summer.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristian Rivero - Extends contract with Valencia RIvero signed a three-year contract extension with Valencia on Wednesday.

Impact Rivero came up through the academy for Los Che and signed this deal to get his first pro chance as the third-choice goalkeeper behind Jasper Cillessen and Jaume Domenech.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Netherlands keeper left out of Euro 2020 after COVID-19 case

Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has been left off the Netherlands squad for the European Championship because of fitness doubts following his COVID-19 infection

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jasper Cillessen - Out for Euros Cillessen (COVID-19) has been removed from Holland's roster for the Euros, according to Het Parool via manager Frank de Boer.

Impact Cillessen was unfortunately not deemed important enough to keep due to Tuesday's roster deadline, despite the chance that he could recover in time for the tournament to start. Marco Bizot of AZ Alkmaar has been called up to take his place, but it's either Tim Krul or Maarten Stekelenburg who are more likely to start for the Oranje now that Cillessen is out. Unless something major occurs, Cillessen should be ready for the start of the club season in August.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Netherlands goalkeeper Cillessen tests positive for COVID-19

The Dutch soccer association says goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen will not travel with the national team to a pre-European Championship training camp in Portugal after testing positive...

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goncalo Guedes - Tests positive for COVID-19 Guedes has tested positive for COVID-19, according to David Torres of El Desmarque. There's confidence from the federation that Guedes will recover in time for the Euros when they...

Impact Guedes wasn't guaranteed to make the Euro roster this year, but four goals and four assists in the final 13 matches of the season went along way in helping him earn a place for the tournament. Given some of the other high-profile talents on the Portuguese national team, Guedes may not play much this summer even if he's healthy.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE