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Sends three crosses in loss Gaya registered three crosses (one accurate) and one interception in Thursday's 2-0 loss versus Real Madrid.

Impact The veteran left-back was active on both sides of the ball in the loss, and he was a constant threat on the wing by sending the cross on any chance he had. The Spain international ended a streak of three games with at least one shot, and to put things into perspective, the three crosses were a season-low mark for him. He's averaging 7.7 crosses per game this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Real Madrid Gaya (undisclosed) is in Valencia's starting lineup for Thursday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Gaya has recovered from a minor knock he took at the end of last weekend's loss to Valladolid and he's back in the XI at left-back on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Thursday Gaya (undisclosed) was called up by Valencia for Thursday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Gaya seemed to pick up an injury late in last weekend's defeat against Real Valladolid, but he's fit enough to make the squad to face Real Madrid on Thursday. Dimitri Foulquier, Toni Lato and Jesus Vazquez are all options to replace him at left-back if he's not quite fit enough to start the match.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Gaya came off with an apparent injury during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Valladolid.

Impact Gaya had to come off late in the second half with an apparent injury. The extent of the injury was unclear but if it proves to be serious Dimitri Foulquier could see more time in the starting XI, especially after coming on for Gaya on Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for first goal of season Gaya scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing ten times (four accurate) and creating three chances during Monday's 2-2 draw with Almeria.

Impact Gaya found the back of the net in the 65th minute scoring Valencia's second goal. The goal was the first of the season in 13 appearances for the fullback as Gaya is one of the best attacking defenders in world football with 109 crosses and 29 chances created through Monday's match.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 16 crosses Gaya took an off target shot, crossed 16 times (two accurate) and created two chacnes during Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Gaya was a part of the Valencia back line that conceded just one goal, but it was his attacking output that garnered notice on Friday. The full-back's 16 crosses tied him for the league-high on the season upping his total to 99, while his two chances created upped his team-high total to 26. Gaya has just two goal involvements on the year, but is one of the more gifted defender's at getting forward in La Liga.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Gaya started during Friday's friendly against Clermont Foot.

Impact Gaya looks to be back to fitness after a minor ankle injury knocked him out of Spain's World Cup plans. Injuries have been a small limit on Gaya's season, but he's still recorded two assists in 10 starts.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gaya (ankle) returned to training during Tuesday's session, according to Diego Pico of MARCA.

Impact Gaya was able to get back on track upon returning to his club's training facilities following a mild sprain that ended his World Cup. He's logged two assists on 76 crosses in 10 starts going into the midseason break.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of World Cup Gaya will miss the World Cup after suffering a low-grade ankle sprain in training this week.

Impact It's a brutal injury for Gaya, was slated to start at left-back for Spain the majority of their matches. Luis Enrique will name a replacement in the coming hours and it's expected to be Alex Balde, as Jordi Alba probably won't be asked to start every match for them. As for Gaya, he has a little more than a month to recover for Valencia's next match, which is the final day of the year.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury in training Gaya suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday's training session and will undergo scans in the coming day.

Impact Gaya was expected to start at left-back for Spain, but an injury could prevent that from happening. He still has almost a full week to get back to complete health unless it's a bad injury that will take time to recover from. If he isn't ready for the Nov. 23 opener, Jordi Alba could get the call at left-back against Costa Rica.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late goal Gaya assisted once to go with seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 3-0 win over Betis.

Impact Gaya popped up to assist Justin Kluivert deep in stoppage time during Thursday's one-sided win. The left-back hadn't provided an assist since Oct. 2 despite creating a chance in every single match, and had struggled for form. Gaya turned that around to an extent, though he is still well behind the seven-assist pace he showed in the 2020/21 campaign as he heads into the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six crosses in loss Gaya created one chance from six crosses (one accurate), made six tackles (two won) and completed four interceptions during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Gaya showed exactly why Barca nearly bought him over the summer before he signed a contract extension to stick with Los Che. Regardless of where he plays, Gaya has played impressively well with four chances created on 14 crosses and seven tackles made over his last two matches. More consistency to the defensive lineup would likely help with improving results but Gaya hasn't been fazed by the challenge.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet Gaya had two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Mallorca.

Impact Gaya sent in eight crosses and created three chances to lead the way with volume on both sides of the ball. His role on set-pieces gives Gaya a solid fantasy floor and keeps him as a stable option in all formats. Gaya has one assist on 13 chances created through seven starts, while sending in 59 crosses in that same span.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract through 2027 Gaya signed a contract extension through 2027 with Valencia, it was announced Wednesday.

Impact Gaya has managed to survive a tumultuous time in Valencia, first rising from the academy after joining at age 11 and sticking with the club despite the sales of many other stars. Now in the prime of his career, Gaya has recorded 12 assists and scored three goals dating back to the 2020/21 season, giving him solid fantasy value.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sees penalty saved Gaya took one shot (on goal), crossed three times (one accurate), created a chance, blocked two shots, made four tackles (winning two) and six clearances during Tuesday's 1-1 draw...

Impact Gaya had a golden opportunity to steal all three points in the 102nd minute but saw his penalty saved as Valencia settled for a draw. The full-back has just one goal involvement in six starts but leads the team with 51 crosses while also creating ten chances. More concerning for Gaya is the fact that Valencia have yet to keep a clean sheet during his time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw Gaya created one chance from nine crosses (one accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Elche.

Impact Gaya seems like he's trying to stuff an entire season of production into a month as he's already logged 48 crosses in five games since returning from suspension, a tally that's over half of what he did in all of last season. While a few more assists would be nice, a role in taking set pieces and a key position in leading the attack without Carlos Soler should give him plenty of time to increase his tally further.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in win Gaya had two shots (one on target), nine crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Gaya led all players on the pitch in this match in crosses, although he was only able to connect on one of those attempts. He was also his squad's preferred option from both corners, which helps provide a decent fantasy floor for most outings. The left wing back has one assist in four starts this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Gaya assisted once to go with 10 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 tie to Espanyol.

Impact Gaya put up yet another outstanding performance that resulted in his first assist of the season. He is an excellent distributor of the ball that helps create multiple scoring chances for Valencia. The Spaniard already has 29 crosses and is on pace to break his career high in a season. Despite missing the first four games of the season (suspension), the 27-year-old has already totaled seven tackles (three won), seven corners and six chances created as a left back in the last three matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training in hopes of playing Gaya (suspension) trained during Thursday's session in the hopes of his ban getting lifted in some form by Sunday's trip to Athletic Club, according to El Desmarque.

Impact There is no guarantee of this happening but both player and team remain committed to trying to remove Gaya's ban. Jesus Vazquez started at left-back during the opener against Girona and could keep his place if Gaya remains suspended for three more games.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ban upheld Gaya's four-match ban was upheld by CAS and as a result, he'll miss matches against Girona, Athletic Club, Atletico Madrid and Getafe.

Impact Gaya was handed a suspension just ahead of the new campaign despite the incident dating back to the final weeks of the previous season. Despite protests in the press, Gaya still faces the ban and Toni Lato is one option to take his spot at left-back.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing four-match ban Gaya was handed a four-match ban but his club are appealing, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Gaya isn't to be ruled out just yet but this will be worth tracking if he's forced to miss a month of matches. He scored two goals and logged four assists last season, which are decent numbers but one could expect more based on his evident talents. However in a Valencia side that's struggled to keep the squad competitive, things haven't gone so smoothly.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses in win Gaya had one shot on goal, created one chance, sent in seven inaccurate crosses, made two interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cel...

Impact Gaya didn't have much defensive work here so he found a lot of room to support the attacking end, pacing his side in crosses and being involved in the play that resulted in the opening goal of the match. The left back struggled with some injuries during the campaign but was very productive when able to play, with two goals, four assists and some nice peripheral numbers over 24 appearances (22 starts).

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Gaya created two chances from six crosses (three accurate) and made two interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Gaya returned from a two-match absence following a red card and played a key role in creating chances for a side that hasn't scored much lately. The season will end against Celta Vigo, which have scored 43 times in 37 matches.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, gets sent off in draw Gaya made an assist and was shown a red card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Gaya was back in the starting XI after being an unused substitute on the previous match and assisted Hugo Duro's opener with a perfect cross from the flank in the 27th minute. However, just four minutes later the left back was shown a straight red card - with VAR assist - after punching an opponent away from the play. That means Gaya will be suspended for next Saturday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses in loss Gaya created two chances, sent in four crosses (two accurate) and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Gaya sent in the second-most crosses for his side, but couldn't help them earn at least one point at home. The left-back also received his seventh yellow card of the season. That's something to keep in mind when they visit Villarreal on Tuesday.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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