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Bags winner off bench versus Elche Piccini scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made five clearances after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-...

Impact Piccini was brought in the 20th minute to replace the injured Toni Lato and ended up as the hero for Valencia as he scored the goal that sealed the 2-1 win in the 86th minute after a corner kick was headed towards him inside the box. This was the first goal of the season for the full-back over just three appearances. With the injuries that made him miss the start of the campaign left behind, Piccini will hope to keep getting playing time during Dec. 20 visit to Levante.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Still out with a knock Piccini (knock) remains sidelined with no real timeline for his return.

Impact Piccini has now missed a month and a half with an undisclosed "knock" suffered in preseason, and has yet to make any sort of return. The injury is obviously more serious than a knock, even if the club hasn't announced the exact injury. Piccini's return is up in the air, but it doesn't seem likely to be soon.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Another quiet transfer window for clubs in Spain

It’s been another quiet transfer window in Spain as none of the top teams made big signings while continuing to feel the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic

FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press