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Clears disqualification Payero completed a one-game ban in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Payero will return versus Lecce next Monday and will likely start over Oier Zarraga as he has done in recent fixtures after Sandi Lovric went down with a thigh injury. He has scored once and posted eight goals (two on target), two key passes and 14 tackles (eight won) in his last six appearances.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Payero Payero (suspension) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Payero netted the opening goal just before halftime. Along with his goal, he completed a successful dribble and contributed significantly defensively with seven tackles, three clearances, and two blocked shots. This marked his first goal since the reverse fixture in December.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified versus Napoli Payero scored a goal, one shot on target, seven tackles (six won), three clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Bologna but will miss the next match due to yellow-card...

Impact Payero had an excellent showing on both ends, giving his team the lead with a clutch finish from inside the box and bringing the hustle in the midfield. However, he won't be available versus Napoli next Monday. Oier Zarraga will likely fill in.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Verona Payero generated three shots (zero on goal), one block, one tackle (zero won) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Verona.

Impact Payero has absorbed Sandi Lovric (thigh)'s playing time but isn't as offensive-minded and impactful in the final third as his injuried teammate. He has recorded seven shots (on target), one key pass and three crosses (one accurate) in his last four showings.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not dealing with an injury Payero was substituted "for tactical reasons and to provide a spark," coach Gabriele Cioffi informed.

Impact Payero was replaced after just half an hour as his team got off to a poor start, and the coach decided to switch up his scheme, inserting Kingsley Ehizibue and moving Roberto Pereyra to box-to-box. He'll have to compete with the veteran and Lazar Samardzic from here on out.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in first half Payero was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Torino due to an injury.

Impact Payero left the match in the 31st minute being replaced by Kingsley Ehizibue. The full extent of Payero's injury should be revealed post match.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores final goal of match Payero scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Payero registered the final goal of Saturday's contest, finding the back of the net in the 52nd minute of their win. This was the midfielder's first goal of the season and only his second goal contribution of the campaign, with his last coming on Nov. 26 against Roma. He continues to be a regular starter since taking over the role at the end of October despite being suspended for the club's last match, registering four crosses, six chances created, 11 shots and 18 tackles to go along with his two-goal contributions during that eight-game span.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Bologna game Payero completed a one-match ban in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bologna.

Impact Payero received a minimal punishment after a straight red card. He'll likely replace either Sandi Lovric or Lazar Samardzic in the XI against Bologna. He has assisted once and added six chances created, four crosses (one accurate), and 12 tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off versus Sassuolo Payero had three interceptions and one tackle (zero won), sent in one inaccurate cross, and was red-carded after 59 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Payero played with the usual energy but got overzealous while trying to recover a loose ball and stepped onto an opponent's leg. He shouldn't get more than a standard one-game suspension. Lazar Samardzic and Sandi Lovric will likely start together against Torino, with Oier Zarraga and Etienne Camara as the top deputies in the midfield.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Industrious in midfield Payero generated two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Payero was unable to get much going in the attacking third but chipped in with two tackles (one won) on top of two interceptions and a clearance. He has started every game since October 29th and is becoming a steady fixture in the Udinese midfield.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizer against Roma Payero assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Payero set up the equalizer for Florian Thauvin with a pinpoint cross in the 57th minute. He completed three dribbles and also made a tackle. This was his first goal involvement of the season in 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in draw Payero recorded three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Payero tied a season high with three shots Sunday, however he still has not recorded a shot on target in his nine appearances this season. He was active defensively also as he won three tackles, intercepted one pass and made two clearances before being subbed off in the 71st minute for Sandi Lovric.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE