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Unused in Sassuolo game Valentini (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Valentini recovered from a tricky injury but didn't get the start, and the coach made aggressive subs to try to mount a comeback. The new-look Verona defense has worked decently while he was on the mend, but he might supplant one of the three starters or Domagoj Bradaric, with Martin Frese moving to the wing, once he's fully ready to go.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sassuolo Valentini "has recovered from his thigh injury," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Valentini will be available for the first time in the season after suffering a serious thigh injury right before the opener. He was a fixture in the second half of last year but will likely be eased into action after missing extended time. He posted 35 tackles, 15 interceptions and 91 clerances in 14 appearances in 2024/2025, contributing to three clean sheets.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains thigh injury Valentini has been diagnosed with a grade two biceps femoris strain in his left thigh, Verona announced.

Impact Valentini went down during a recent Coppa Italia game and could spend up to six weeks on the shelf, likely missing time past the first international test. Verona can turn to Martin Frese and Daniel Oyegoke to complete the backline next to Unai Nunez and Martin Ebosse.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Verona Valentini has transferred to Verona on loan with an option to buy from Fiorentina.

Impact Valentini heads back to Verona with a slightly different formula following a six-month spell, during which he was a day-one starter and tallied 35 tackles, 15 interceptions, 91 clearances and seven blocks in 14 games, contributing to three clean sheets. Verona have already lost two of their top defenders from last season, Diego Coppola and Pawel Dawidowicz.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up clearances versus Empoli Valentini registered two tackles (one won), 14 clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Vaelntini held up under pressure and set a new season high in clearances. He's been a strong contributor since joining on loan from Fiorentina in January, registering 35 tackles, 15 interceptions and 91 clearances in 14 games, contributing to three clean sheets.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sturdy against Empoli Valentini won three of five tackles and had two shots (zero on target), one interception and four clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Valentino had an excellent display in the back and filled the stat sheet, but his side allowed one goal. He has posted 12 tackles (seven won), five interceptions and one block in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. He has recorded three or more clearances in his past 10 showings for a total of 70.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3 • Associated Press

Clears ban Valentini completed a one-game disqualification in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Valentini will be good to go for March 31's game versus Parma. He has started over either Daniele Ghilardi or Pawel Dawidowicz in the previous four rounds, registering 17 tackles (11 won), four interceptions, 24 clerances and four blocks and contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Valentini was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Bologna.

Impact Velntini was shown his second yellow card in the 70th minute forcing Verona down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's trip to Udinese through suspension.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in Fiorentina game Valentini had six tackles (three won), one clearance and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win against Fiorentina.

Impact Valentini made his second consecutive start after playing well last week and had another very strong performance, which might secure his spot in the back for the foreseeable future. He has tallied 10 tackles, four interceptions, seven clerances and two blocks in three fixtures since signing with Verona.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well versus Milan Valentini won two of three tackles and had five clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Valentini filled in for Danilo Ghilardi and had a strong performance even though his side gave up one goal. He'll be in the mix also with Flavius Daniliuc and Pawel Dawidowicz after having a good impact in his first two Verona games.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Verona Valentini has joined Verona on loan from Fiorentina, the club announced.

Impact Valentini departs about a month after signing with Fiorentina to get his legs underneath him after a lengthy absence in a smaller team. He'll compete with Pawel Dawidowicz, Diego Coppola, Daniele Ghilardi and Flavius Daniliuc in the back three.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Fiorentina Valentini has officially agreed to a deal until 2029 with Fiorentina upon joining from Boca Juniors on a free transfer.

Impact Valentini is set for his first spell in Europa after a few seasons as a regular in Argentina. He transferred at the end of his contract. He might need some time to be ready since he hasn't starred since April because he had been frozen out. He'll compete primarily with Luca Ranieri once up to speed.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE