VALLADOLID NEWS

Anuar - Scores with lone shot Anuar scored a goal with his lone shot while creating three chances and making three tackles (winning all three) during Friday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Anuar found the back of the net in the 80th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker as he finished with team-high totals in chances created and tackles in the draw.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Leon - Assists as substitute Leon had an assist with his lone chance created during Friday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Leon entered the match in the 67th minute and set up Anuar in the 80th for the opening goal in the match. The assist was the first of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Sent off from bench El Yamiq was shown a red card during Friday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact El Yamiq left the match in the 23rd minute with an injury, but was shown a red card during a benches clearing incident in the 89th minute. The good news from the forward as he will have two weeks to nurse whatever injury he left with as he will be out next week with a suspension.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Off early Friday El Yamiq was forced off in the first half of Friday's match with Sevilla.

Impact El Yamiq lasted 23 minutes before succumbing to injury and being replaced by Joaquin. More information should be available ahead of next week's match at Barcelona.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monchu Rodríguez - Figures to start Monchu is expected to start in Friday's match against Sevilla despite taking a heavy knock to his thigh, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Monchu was busy in the opener against Villarreal with four tackles, four interceptions and four crosses to his name but a late knock nearly kept him out of more than just the final moments of that contest. Instead, he'll hope to repeat his performance and lead his side to victory in game two, albeit against another tough opponent.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Out against Sevilla Plata will miss Friday's match against Sevilla due to an ankle injury, according to manager Pacheta via Jesus Dominguez of AS.

Impact Plata started in the first match against Villarreal but a knock taken while on international duty has still interfered with his fitness. While he shouldn't be out for long, Plata will need a replacement, which could be Ivan Sanchez or Oscar Plano.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Available for selection Sergi is expected to be named to the squad list for Friday's match at Sevilla, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Sergi has yet to play this season but it's only been one game to miss so far. When fit, look for Sergi to lead the line until Shon Weissman (hamstring) returns and with eight goals to his name last season, Sergi is a capable striker with mid-tier value.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sekou Gassama - Comes off bench in loss Sekou put two shots off target and created one chance in 35 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Sekou scored three goals in 22 appearances last season while on loan at Malaga and now returns to his parent club to offer more attacking depth. Even if he does make it into the starting lineup, Sekou won't offer much fantasy value just yet.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monchu Rodríguez - Active performance in loss Monchu created one chance, sent in four crosses (two accurate) and made four tackles (one won), two clearances, four interceptions and one block during Saturday's 3-0 loss against...

Impact Monchu was one of his side's few positives here, providing substantial contributions in the middle of the park and being among the top performers in multiple fantasy categories. Playing as a holding midfielder will probably limit Monchu's fantasy production several times but this promising start of campaign makes him a player to be watched closely.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Solid defensively in loss El Yamiq had two off-target shots and made one tackle, five clearances and six interceptions during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Villarreal.

Impact El Yamiq saw his side conceding three second-half goals but at least had a solid individual performance, leading all players in both clearances and interceptions. The center-back was already one of his side's most reliable fantasy performance during their previous La Liga campaign two seasons ago and will probably remain a nice source of defensive stats.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Asenjo - Concedes three in loss Asenjo made one save and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Asenjo returned to the club where he came up through the youth ranks and his first match was against the club where he played during the last nine seasons. Despite the emotional circumstances, the goalkeeper did well during the first half. But then the opposition came out firing during the second frame with three goals and his lack of saves to offset them hurt even more his fantasy output. The veteran will try to bounce back during Friday's visit to Sevilla.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal seals return of Argentina midfielder Lo Celso

Giovani Lo Celso is returning to Villarreal on another loan from Tottenham

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzalo Plata - Starting Saturday Plata is fit and in the starting Xi for Saturday's match with Villarreal.

Impact Plata is good to go after being a slight doubt in the buildup to the match with an ankle injury. The midfielder starts in the center of the pitch for Saturday's La Liga opener.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Malsa - Transfers to Valladolid Malsa has signed a four-year contract with Real Valladolid after transferring from Levante, the club announced Friday.

Impact Malsa tallied two goals and two assists in 61 La Liga appearances (36 starts) across his two seasons with Levante, and the 26-year-old midfielder is remaining in the first division as he now moves to Valladolid. While capable of the occasional effort from distance, he's coming off a down season with just 11 starts in 26 appearances and much of his value will be his defensive work. As a rotation option in central-midfield, expect him to get plenty of chances if Monchu's tough tackling racks up too many bookings.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anuar - Ready for opener Anuar (strain) is expected to be available for Saturday's clash with Villareal, according to manager Jose Rojo Pacheta.

Impact Anuar is expected to be ready for the season opener. The midfielder has been dealing with a muscular issue that limited him in training earlier in the week. Anuar is more likely to find himself on the bench than in the starting XI even if fully available.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Available Saturday Plata (ankle) is available for Saturday's clash with Villarreal, according to manager Jose Rojo Pacheta.

Impact Plata should be available for the season opener after dealing with an ankle injury in pre-season. The midfielder is expected to be a crucial starter when fit, though Sergio Leon could get the start if Plata isn't fully healthy.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Not fully fit Plata is training without issue but an ankle injury could limit his participation in Saturday's match against Villarreal, according to Jose Luis Roji of AS.

Impact Plata should be a key member of the attack this season but a knock taken late into the preseason hasn't fully healed. Expect Sergio Leon to play a bigger role if Plata isn't available.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anuar - Limited in training Anuar was limited during Tuesday's training session due to a knock, according to Jose Luis Roji of AS.

Impact Anuar racked up a solid three goals in 34 appearances last season but wasn't a regular starter. Should he remain injured for Saturday's opener against Villarreal, it shouldn't have a massive impact on the lineup just yet.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shon Weissman - Out six weeks Weissman is expected to miss at least six weeks due to a torn hamstring in his left leg, his club announced Monday.

Impact Weissman will now be out until mid-September but fortunately the schedule is light with only six games between the season-opener and Sept 18. While he likely would've started plenty by then, it's now up to Sergi and Gonzalo Plata to pick up the slack, though Sergio Leon could take his place in the lineup as the other two should already be starters.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Escudero - Transfers to Valladolid Escudero has signed a two-year contract with Real Valladolid after transferring from Granada, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Escudero made 27 La Liga appearances (15 starts) last season, scoring two goals and recording an assist as Granada suffered relegation. But the 32-year-old is staying up in the top division as he now moves to Valladolid, where he will compete with Raul Garcia Carnero and Lucas Olaza for the starting spot at left-back.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Signs on with Valladolid Plata transferred from Sporting CP to Real Valladolid on Monday. He's committed to a five-year contract to play in Spain.

Impact Plata spent last season with his now-permanent club, for which he scored six times and provided five assists in 30 matches. It's hard to predict how the coming season will go for Plata and his teammates, as there hasn't been the tremendous investment often needed to avoid relegation in a first season after promotion. To that point, signing Plata long-term and acquiring Sergio Asenjo means that much could change.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Asenjo - Returns to Valladolid Asenjo joined Real Valladolid from Villarreal on Thursday. He's committed to a two-year contract with his new club.

Impact Asenjo returns to the club from which he made it through the academy and into professional competition after losing his starting job to Geronimo Rulli last season. Joining a recently promoted club, and one that hasn't invested much into new signings such as this one, Asenjo's value may not be spectacular. However, he comes with a strong record, keeping 47 clean sheets over his last four full seasons of league play as a starter. This should boost expectations, or at least help him in what is likely to be a busy season if he secures the top job himself.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Sanchez - Returns to Valladolid Sanchez has agreed to a two-year contract with an optional third season with Valladolid after leaving Birmingham City on a permanent deal, the club announced.

Impact Sanchez quickly returns to Valladolid after spending the first part of 2022 at the club on loan, scoring twice in 12 La Liga 2 appearances. He had posted two goals, seven assists, 55 chances and 154 crosses (58 accurate) in 40 Championship matches in 2020/2021 before falling out of favor.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal, Granada and Celta Vigo advance in Copa del Rey

Villarreal and Granada have cruised past sixth-division teams in the opening round of the Copa del Rey

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS