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Suspension served Junior will be available again for upcoming Champions League fixtures after serving his ban against Shakhtar.

Impact Junior will aim to bounce back to the contention for left-back and midfield spots going forward, possibly sharing playing time with Filip Kostic on the flank. The Brazilian has had a solid start to the 2026/27 campaign, notching one goal and an assist over his first five league games. Thus, he could strengthen his team's ability in both offensive play and ball recovery.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss UCL opener Junior will miss Thursday's Champions League opener against Shakhtar Donetsk due to suspension, according to UEFA.

Impact Junior made 26 Eredivisie appearances last season, contributing one goal and nine assists, establishing himself as a regular contributor at left back for PSV. His absence for this fixture is a notable one given his consistent role, and the club will need to look elsewhere at the position for the European opener, with Filip Kostic expected to start in his spot.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in UCL loss Junior earned a red card during Wednesday's UEFA Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Junior took part in almost the full match but was booked twice during the final minutes, leaving his side with 10 men in stoppage time. The versatile man will be suspended for whenever his next European competition fixture comes, but his team won't play again in the 2025/26 Champions League, so he may have to miss the start of the next European season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Champions League Junior (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Atleti.

Impact Junior is back in the starting XI in the Champions League despite missing last time out in domestic action. The injury was never feared to be serious, and as expected he's straight back in the starting XI. Junior has started the last four matches in the Champions League, assisting twice in that span and going the full 90 in all four matches.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Tuesday Junior (undisclosed) missed the last league game due to injury but should be available for Tuesday's clash against Atletico, coach Peter Bosz said in the press conference, accordin...

Impact Junior couldn't feature over the weekend in the Eredevise due to a minor injury but should be back available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against the Colchoneros. This is great news for PSV since he started the last four games in the competition and will likely play a decent role if deemed fit enough for the game.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in rout Junior assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 victory against Liverpool.

Impact Junior set up one goal during Wednesday's win, making the most of his only chance created. This was expected to be a tough match, coming away with an assist and a one-sided win is a brilliant return for Junior. He will need to be efficient to keep the goal contributions going in the coming matches in the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Part of scoresheet Tuesday Junior assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 6-2 win against Napoli.

Impact Junior was one of the many PSV players on the scoresheet Tuesday after assisting vs Napoli. This was his second UCL start, having missed the opener with an injury.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Junior played the full 90 during a 2-1 win over Excelsior in the Eredivisie.

Impact Junior missed the Champions League opener with an ankle injury, but was deemed fit for a pair of domestic matches shortly after. The left-back is fully fit and went the full 90 in the 2-1 win. That's a good sign he's back and ready to start Wednesday's trip to Leverkusen back in Champions League action.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make opener Junior is out for Tuesday's match against Union SG due to an ankle injury, according to Jeroen Kapteijns of De Telegraaf.

Impact Junior was out for the club's last contest against N.E.C. due to an ankle injury and will also miss out Tuesday for their UCL opener, with the defender having yet to overcome the issue. This is a rough start for the Brazilian, as he started in nine of their 10 UCL appearances last campaign. He will have a bit of time to recover before their next contest in the competition, facing Leverkusen Oct. 1.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Monday, option Tuesday Junior (illness) is an option for Tuesday's match against Arsenal after training Monday, according to Voetbal International.

Impact Junior looks to be in for a comeback after his absence from the club's past two contests, as he was included in training Monday. This is a huge boost for the club as they enter UCL play again, as he is their regular starter at left-back and Tyrell Malacia did not leave a good impression while filling in for the Brazilian. That said, if fit for Tuesday, he will hope to see the start immediately.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid at right-back Junior recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.

Impact Junior got the start at full-back and did well, taking every chance to get forward and cause issues for the PSG backline. Junior can play anywhere on the flank and did excellently throughout the match, even against a top opponent. He should have even more room to bomb forward in other matches in the league stage.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench nod Junior (hamstring) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Juventus.

Impact Junior is on the team sheet as expected Tuesday, as he was called up for the match after being cleared of his injuries. He only started in two of his three UCL appearances last campaign and will likely see similar numbers this season, seeing most of his time in a rotational role.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up against Juve Junior (hamstring) was called up for Tuesday's trip to Juventus.

Impact Junior has been working his way back from a hamstring injury, but was called up for Tuesday's match. The midfielder can play all over the pitch and is a major depth addition for the start of the Champions League. It's doubtful he will be fit enough for major minutes in the opening match.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with hamstring Junior (hamstring) is in doubt for Tuesday's trip to Juventus, PSV Insider reports.

Impact Junior is struggling with a pre-season hamstring injury he picked up. The defender is in doubt for the opening match of the league stage, though he was included in the registration. Junior missed a large portion of European competition last season with injury as well.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in three crosses Junior recorded one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Junior registered his first minutes in the UCL this season on Tuesday, starting and playing all 90 minutes. He was decent on both sides of the ball during the draw, notching one shot and three crosses in the attack to go along with two tackles, a couple of interceptions, and a pair of clearances in the defense. The Brazilian will most likely move back to the bench for the club's next match in the round of 16, making way for regular starters Sergino Dest and Jordan Teze on the defensive flanks.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute Saturday Junior (knee) was named to the match-day squad versus FC Twente on Saturday.

Impact Junior was left on the bench but the fact that he was at least an option should clear the way for him to get some minutes soon. If he gets onto the pitch versus Sevilla on Wednesday, it would mark his Champions League debut this season. Still, given his extended absence, Junior will be hard-pressed to immediately jump back into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Junior (knee) was spotted in training Monday, Jeroen Kapteijns reports.

Impact Junior got back on the pitch and is being reintegrated into first team training. The wing-back is not likely to be an option for an Oct. 24 trip to Lens, but a return for the reverse fixture on Nov. 8 doesn't seem to be out of the question for Junior.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Arsenal Junior (knee) is not in the traveling squad for Wednesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Junior continues to struggle with a knee injury and didn't make the trip to London. The midfielder's next chance to return in European action is an Oct. 3 clash at home against Sevilla.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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