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Cesar Tarrega - Suffers worrying knee injury Tarrega left Sunday's 1-0 victory against Getafe in the first half after suffering a worrying knee injury, coach Carlos Corberan said in a press conference, according to Marca. "Ye...

Impact Tarrega is set to be assessed in the coming days after suffering a worrying knee injury in Sunday's win against Getafe. The center-back is an undisputed starter for Valencia in the backline and losing him for some time would be a blow for the team since they are thin in options with Eray Comert (hip) also dealing with an injury. This could lead to see Pepelu playing in central defense for upcoming fixtures like the most part of Sunday's clash.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eray Comert - Dealing with hip injury Comert is dealing with a hip injury and couldn't feature in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Getafe, coach Carlos Corberan said in a press conference, according to Marca. "There was a...

Impact Comert underwent scans on Sunday's morning and was ruled out from the game due to a hip injury, despite being listed on the match squad. The center-back isn't fit to play which resulted in seeing Pepelu playing the major part of the game in central defense following the serious injury of Cesar Tarrega (knee). Comert will hope to recover before Saturday's clash against Espanyol since the option are thin in the backline of Valencia due to injuries.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gaya - Set for suspension Gaya will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Gaya accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Espanyol on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter at left-back for Valencia, with Jesus Vazquez likely taking his spot in the lineup during his absence.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Rivero - Straight red Sunday Rivero was sent off with a straight red card in the 98th minute of Valencia's 1-0 win over Getafe on Sunday.

Impact Even though Rivero did not play any minute of the Valencia-Getafe game, he was sent off for protesting off Valencia's bench. Should his suspension hold, he will not be eligible for Valencia's remaining January game, and February is the earliest his services can be used in league action.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Filip Ugrinic - Assist before late exit Ugrinic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Getafe. He was subbed off due to injury in the 8...

Impact Ugrinic logged his second assist in five league appearances since Dec. 7. Though the midfielder updated his season-high in minutes Sunday, he failed to log a full 90 because an undisclosed injury forced him out of action. Ugrinic's next chance to play comes Saturday, and Valencia will want him available, especially with his on-field form quite high.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gaya - Rare goal Sunday Gaya scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win against Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minu...

Impact Considering that Gaya's preferred position is left-back, it makes sense that he does not usually score goals. But by scoring a goal on Sunday, he assures that his 2025-26 season will finish with at least a goal scored and a goal assisted.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Logs three-save clean sheet Dimitrievski had three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Getafe.

Impact Dimitrievski logged another start despite his disappointing first performance of the season Jan. 10 against Elche. The goalkeeper stepped up with his first, second and third saves this season to also ensure his first clean sheet. Dimitrievski will look to establish a streak of positive form by performing well in Valencia's next game, scheduled for Saturday against Espanyol.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Tarrega - Off in first half versus Getafe Tarrega left Sunday's game against Getafe after half an hour due to a potential knee injury, Marca reported.

Impact Tarrega registered one clearance during his short time on the pitch and hurt his knee on a defensive play. He's set for tests to assess the severity of the issue. Valencia will play their next game versus Getafe on Saturday. He was replaced by Baptiste Santamaria, while Pepelu moved to the middle of the defense.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Raba - Dealing with hamstring injury Raba didn't play in Thursday's Copa del Rey win over Burgos due to a hamstring injury and is not expected to play against Getafe on Sunday, according to Fernando Alvarez of MARCA.

Impact Raba is dealing with a nagging hamstring problem, and all signs point to him missing the Sunday match against Getafe as well due to the quick turnaround. This means Valencia will be shorthanded in the attacking depth, especially since Hugo Duro is also dealing with a minor muscular issue.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Portugal defender João Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal

Barcelona says Portugal defender João Cancelo is back with the club on a loan from Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Luis Rioja - Creative display in draw Rioja recorded three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Rioja returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous match against Celta Vigo and did not disappoint, staying very active and creating three chances. He has one goal and three assists on the season, but his underlying numbers show more involvement than the output suggests, with 25 shots and 19 chances created, placing him among the top wingers in LaLiga. Rioja continues to be more influential than his goal contributions indicate and will look to turn that upside into end product in the next fixture against mid-table Getafe.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pepelu - Scores penalty in draw Pepelu scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Elche. In addition, he was given a yellow car...

Impact Pepelu earned a penalty after his shot struck a defender's hand and did not disappoint from the spot. Beyond the goal, he was very active throughout the match, continuing the strong form he has shown all season. He has now recorded 17 chances created, 40 tackles, and 18 successful crosses, numbers that rank among the top for central midfielders in LaLiga. Pepelu has also scored in back-to-back league matches, bringing his total to two goals this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes one in first league start Dimitrievski registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Elche.

Impact Dimitrievski conceded on the only shot on target, a well-placed effort to the left side of the goal from outside the box that left him with little chance. He should continue to start matches in the absence of Julen Agirrezabala, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury and expected to return around mid-February. Valencia next face Getafe in a favorable matchup, as they have scored just 15 goals in 19 league matches, the second fewest in LaLiga, giving Dimitrievski another good opportunity if he starts again.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Back from suspension Duro is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Duro has served his suspension following his yellow cards accumulation and is set to return in the next contest. The striker has been a regular starter in the frontline for Valencia this season and is expected to resume that role against Getafe on Sunday now that he is an option.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Suffers hamstring injury Correia has suffered a hamstring injury and is out for the time being, according to his club.

Impact Correia has hit the sidelines and will miss some time, leaving the field just 17 minutes into Saturday's game due to a hamstring injury. Unfortunately, this will sideline him, likely not an option until the end of the month again. He is a starter on the right side of the field, so this is a rough loss, leaving Dimitri Foulquier as a likely replacement.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Ugrinic - Option for starting XI Urginic (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Elche.

Impact Urginic was deemed fit from his illness ahead of Saturday's match and is back with the team, as the midfielder is fit and starting immediately. This is his third straight start when available, appearing to be working into a starting role after a bench spot to start the season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Starting in net Dimitrievski (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Elche.

Impact Dimitrievski was likely to be an option after recovering from a groin issue and is now fit again, with the goalie immediately starting. This is only his first start of the season, filling in for Julen Agirrezabala (hamstring) until he returns.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Eray Comert - Fit Saturday Comert (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Elche.

Impact Comert is with the team as expected, with the defender on the bench after an illness. He mainly serves as a backup option and has gone unused multiple times, unlikely to see much time moving forward.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 9 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Filip Ugrinic - Clears illness Ugrinic (illness) is back available for Saturday's clash against Elche, coach Carlos Corberan said in the press conference, according to Blanquinegres. "All the players except Jule...

Impact Ugrinic missed the last game against Celta Vigo due to illness but should be back available for Saturday's clash against Elche. The midfielder was in the starting XI in the last two games prior to his absence and could claim back a similar role now that he is an option again.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Should start in goal Saturday Dimitrievski (groin) is back available and should start in goal for Saturday's clash against Elche, coach Carlos Corberan said in the press conference, according to Blanquinegres....

Impact Dimitrievski was back in partial team training last week but has the confidence of coach Carlos Corberan and should be back available for Saturday's clash against Elche and start between the posts to replace Julen Agirrezabala (hamstring) who is sidelined.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Eray Comert - Option to face Elche Comert (abdomen and illness) is back available for Saturday's clash against Elche, coach Carlos Corberan said in the press conference, according to Blanquinegres. "All the players...

Impact Comert missed the last two games of Valencia due to an abdominal injury and an illness but the defender seems to have recovered and should be back available for Saturday's clash against the Franjiverdes. Comert has mainly been a bench option this season, therefore his return will have only a minor impact on the starting XI.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mouctar Diakhaby - Undergoes successful surgery Diakhaby (hamstring) underwent a successful surgery on Friday and will start his recovery in the coming days, the club announced.

Impact Diakhaby is set for some time on the sidelines after undergoing a successful hamstring surgery on Friday. The defender will start his recovery in the coming days and his absence will leave some space in the backline, with Copete likely keeping his larger role in the starting XI while he is out.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Umar Sadiq - Returns to Valencia Sadiq transferred to Valencia from Real Sociedad and signed a contract through July 2028, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Sadiq barely played a role in the rotation of a Real Sociedad side that opted for Mikel Oyarzabal and Goncalo Guedes for the most part this season. Having yet to score or assist in the current La Liga season, the Nigerian striker is now aiming to get more opportunities in a second stint with Valencia, for whom he already recorded five goals in 16 matches played over the 2024/25 season. Still, he'll be in contention with strong attackers such as Hugo Duro.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pepelu - Scores goal in blowout loss Pepelu scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Pepelu scored Valencia's lone goal in a game where the team was absolutely destroyed. The central midfielder is known for his ability as a holding midfielder, though, and this was his first goal contribution of the season. Pepelu isn't expected to be a regular in the box score going forward, so his fantasy appeal will remain fairly low in terms of his end product.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Portugal defender João Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal