IVAN SANCHEZ NEWS

Active off bench in loss Sanchez registered 11 crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Alaves.

Impact Sanchez was the hosts' most productive player despite being used as a substitute for the second half, with his four accurate crosses representing a game-high total and his nine duels won tying for the third-most on the squad Sunday. The midfielder also took a few set pieces during his time on the pitch. He has been active in creative and dribbling play over his last three appearances, though he didn't start any of those games.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Valiant off bench Sanchez had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Girona.

Impact Unfortunately for Sanchez, scoring a goal against Barcelona has not boosted his stock enough to get him back into Valladolid's starting XI for immediate games. The last two Valladolid games saw him come off the team's bench, but he logged 11 crosses (three accurate) and four chances created. Tuesday's six crosses mark his highest in the category since Feb. 28, when he returned from a multi-week-long injury.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal vs. Barca Sanchez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Sanchez opened the scoring for Valladolid in this matchup with a shot from a tight angle that was deflected past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. This was Sanchez's second goal of the season, and the first one he's scored since Sep. 27. As an attacking player in an already-relegated team, though, Sanchez doesn't carry a lot of fantasy appeal in most formats.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Sanchez (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Betis.

Impact Sanchez is not missing any time due to groin discomfort that he was feeling during a training session over the break, returning in their first match back. He has only started in six of his 17 appearances this season, although four of those starts came in his past four appearances, so he will hope to return to the starting Xi next contest.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train Sunday Sanchez (groin) was not involved in team training on Sunday, the first session after Christmas, due to groin discomfort, the club announced.

Impact Sanchez has not been a regular starter this season but has started the last four games with Valladolid, earning a more prominent role. This discomfort could hamper his recent strong form. If he is unable to fully recover, Anuar Mohamed is likely to start as the right winger on Jan. 11 against Betis.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends four crosses Friday Sanchez recorded four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 3-0 defeat to Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th minute.

Impact Valladolid looked completely overmatched Friday and didn't have many scoring opportunities, but Sanchez had some value -- in some formats, at least -- after sending four crosses and taking set pieces. The playmaker should remain in a starting role once the second half of the season begins following the Christmas break.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Girona Sanchez (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Girona.

Impact Sanchez left the 1-0 win over Valencia due to a minor injury, but it seems this wasn't a significant issue. Thus, the midfielder will remain in his newfound starting role. He's been part of the XI in Valladolid's last three matches.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early injured in win Ivan Sanchez generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Friday's 1-0 win against Valencia. He was injured and subbed out in the 58th minute.

Impact Sanchez logged his third start in a row and fifth in the season in 16 overall appearances, but was forced off the pitch in the 58th minute with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder could not do much stat-wise before subbing off. If he's not cleared to play, Mario Martin will likely get the nod.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides service with no result Sanchez logged eight crosses in Valladolid's 5-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sanchez delivered three accurate crosses and created three chances but has nothing to show for it in terms of assists or goals created. He should have better luck Tuesday in Copa del Rey play against Real Avila.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Sanchez had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately and blocking a shot during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Sanchez entered the match in the 61st minute and set up Raul Moro for Valladolid's lone goal in the 79th. The assist was the first goal involvement since the end of September for Sanchez who hasn't started a match since August.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines as substitute Sanchez scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing eight times inaccurately and making two tackles (winning one) during Friday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Sanchez entered the match in the 51st minute and scored Valladolid's lone goal in stoppage time while leading his side in crosses and tackles. The goal was the first of the season for Sanchez who hasn't started a match in the month of August, but has provided a spark from the bench with a combined three shots, 13 crosses and two chances created in his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused bench player Sunday Sanchez was an unused substitute during Sunday's 0-0 draw to Almeria.

Impact Sanchez was an option off the bench after missing last match with an undisclosed injury. He has fallen in the depth chart for the team, making just four starts in 11 appearances, totaling one goal and on assist with 20 crosses (seven won) in that span.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Sanchez (undisclosed) was left off the team sheet for Tuesday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Sanchez will not play against Barcelona with an undisclosed injury. He's not started since March 17, coming off the bench since. Overall, he's started 13 times in 25 appearances, recording a goal, and assist, and 38 crosses (12 accurate) in that span.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Sanchez had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (one accurate) during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sanchez entered the match in the 59th minute and set up Sergio Leon in the 84th for Valladolid's lone goal. The assist was the first in 24 appearances for the midfielder to go along with one goal.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win over Espanyol Sanchez scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (both won) and two clearances and drew five fouls during Sunday's...

Impact Sanchez not only opened the scoring for Valladolid with a powerful long-range shot in the 25th minute but also did a little bit of everything on both ends while he was on the pitch. This was the first goal of the campaign for the midfielder, who started back-to-back matches for the first time since October.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots versus Betis Sanchez took four shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in two inaccurate crosses in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Betis.

Impact Sanchez was Valladolid's most active player on offense, but couldn't help them earn the home win. The forward led his side in shots, taking a season-high four during the match. That was his fourth start in seven appearances, but he has yet to score or assist in the season.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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