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Low-activity transfer window in Italy limps to an end

A quiet deadline day in Italy has brought to an end a winter transfer period that saw the lowest spending by Serie A clubs in almost two decades

JANUARY 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Transfers to Roma Llorente has moved to Roma on a season-long loan with option to buy, the Serie A site informs.

Impact Llorente started the first six Premier League matches of the season but featured just twice in just two in the ensuing 13. He'll come in with a backup role at his new club, which isn't particularly deep in the back. He has tailed 13 tackles, 15 interceptions, 24 clearances, and two blocks in eight games.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Llorente (hand) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Llorente is back on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Manchester City after undergoing a minor hand surgery. The defender made seven appearances before the World Cup break, but went unused in seven of the final eight matches before the break.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inks extension through 2026 Llorente has signed an extension with Leeds through the Summer of 2026, the club announced Friday.

Impact Llorente opened the 2022/23 season as a nailed-on starter but went as an unused sub in seven of the final eight matches before the World Cup break. The center-back has shown the ability to earn major playing time, and has scored four times during his three seasons with Leeds.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has minor hand procedure Llorente had a successful medical procedure on his hand and will be back in approximately two weeks, according to coach Jesse Marsch and Leeds reports.

Impact Marsch added that: "Diego's hand: he had successful surgery and they say two weeks after the surgery he can start participating in training so that shouldn't last too long. For the most part we should [...] get most of the guys back in training before [...] Man City." The hand situation is a rather new issue for Llorente, but it doesn't sound overly serious. Leeds supporters will be keen to hear that most of the squad's injuries should clear up before league play returns on 28 December at home against City.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting regularly this season Llorente has played every minute of Leeds' Premier League campaign heading into the September international break.

Impact Llorente and Leeds haven't played since Sept. 3, but he's been in the XI for all six of their matches so far this season in central defense. He has kept just one clean sheet thus far as the club sits 11th in the table.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts all 28 appearances Llorente started all 28 of his matches for the club in which he generated three goals on 10 shots (three on target), 75 clearances and 53 tackles.

Impact While Llorente should feature prominently in the starting XI for the club next season, he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive production. As such the defender is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value, which will primarily come from defensive stats.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defender Llorente replaces injured Laporte in Spain squad

Leeds defender Diego Llorente will replace the injured Aymeric Laporte in Spain’s squad for the Nations League

MAY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Third goal of year Llorente scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making an interception, a tackle and five clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Llorente found the back of the net in the 66th minute scoring Leeds' lone goal. The goal was the third of the season for the defender as he finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the loss.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente grabs Leeds United lifeline against Arsenal ' Premier League

MAY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Makes seven clearances in win Llorente had one off-target shot, made five tackles (one won), seven clearances, and two interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Watf...

Impact Llorente had another rock-solid performance at the heart of the defense for Leeds, posting team highs in clearances and keeping opposing strikers at bay during the entire contest. With 11 tackles, 15 clearances and four interceptions over his last two outings, the centre back will need to be at his best during Apr. 17 home clash against Chelsea.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Llorente made six tackles and eight clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Southampton.

Impact Llorente was busy behind the ball once again as Southampton controlled the match for the most part. Some excellent play from Llorente kept the match even and his plethora of defensive counting stats were solid for fantasy managers. Llorente will likely have less to do away against Watford next time out.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Southampton Llorente (back) has resumed training and will be in contention against Southampton on Saturday.

Impact Llorente has featured in all 21 of his appearances for the club this season in which he has recorded two goals on six shots (two on target), 52 clearances and 29 interceptions. While the defender's primary value comes in the form of defensive stats, he should be a target in the box and could offer decent mid-range fantasy value.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Wolves Llorente was subbed out of Friday's victory against Wolverhampton in the 40th minute after suffering a back injury. He made a block and won one of one tackles in the match before b...

Impact Llorente was just one of four injury subs during the first half of Friday's game, and he was replaced by Robin Koch. He'll have some time to recover during the international break before Leeds' next game against Southampton in early April.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training ahead of Villa match Llorente (undisclosed) is training and close to 100 percent ahead of Thursday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Llorente could move back into the starting XI Thursday, assuming he's fit and that Marsch prefers him on the back line. Given some injuries, it's still unknown who Marsch prefers in his squad, but Llorente figures to be one of the regulars when healthy.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Leicester game Llorente did not make Leeds' game-day squad list for Saturday's match versus Leicester.

Impact Llorente has not been able to practice this week due to an undisclosed injury and will sit out this one, forcing Leeds to rely on their other options in the back.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt to face Leicester Llorente didn't train Thursday and is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Leicester City, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact It's not a positive sign for Llorente, who missed a match two weeks ago with an undisclosed injury. Given the new manager, not training definitely doesn't help Llorente's chances of starting in Marsch's first match.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets nod against Tottenham Llorente (undisclosed) is starting in Saturday's game versus Tottenham.

Impact Llorente will make a quick return to the XI after missing one game. He has tallied one goal, five tackles, seven interceptions and nine clearances in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good for Saturday Llorente (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Llorente is available after missing the midweek contest with an unknown issue. It's likely he'll be back in the starting XI after Leeds gave up six goals in his absence. The question is who starts around him, as Robin Koch is available again, as well.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Liverpool Llorente (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Llorente was forced off at the break in the loss to Man United over the weekend and he failed to recover for Wednesday's match. In his place, Luke Ayling is starting at center-back with Stuart Dallas and Junior Firpo at full-back, a new set of defenders against one of the best attacks in the league.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 3-3 draw Llorente scored on two shots (one on target) and added three clearances and 60 passes completed in Wednesday's 3-3 draw to Aston Villa.

Impact Llorente bagged his first goal since early October and only second of the season. The defender though hasn't been much involved offensively in the mean time and might not go on a scoring spree here. He's produced some decent defensive numbers but Leeds haven't had a clean sheet in eight straight matches now.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente brings Leeds United all the way back v. Villans ' Premier League

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Eligible against Newcastle Llorente served his suspension and is eligible for Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Llorente should be back in the XI Saturday unless Marcelo Bielsa prefers to take a different route. Leeds are still on the edge of having a limited bench, as Leo Hjelde was forced to come on for Junior Firpo last match. It's expected Llorente will be back in the XI next to Pascal Struijk at center-back.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against West Ham Llorente picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Burnley and is suspended for the Jan. 16 trip to West Ham.

Impact Llorente has started 11 of the last 12 matches, so his absence will be felt in a difficult trip. Leeds finally had enough defenders last match, but this suspension could make things difficult to form a preferred XI, though at least the recent return of Robin Koch helps.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Llorente is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Burnley.

Impact Llorente returns after missing time due to an undisclosed injury. The defender will be a part of the Leeds back line for Sunday's Premier League clash with Burnley.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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