SELIM AMALLAH NEWS

Starting against Rayo Amallah (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Rayo.

Impact Amallah was expected to return for Saturday's clash, and he's back just as expected. The midfielder should be a key part of the starting XI when fit, and should be in for large role if possible. Kike Perez falls to the bench with Amallah back.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be ready Amallah (undisclosed) "has been training with the group for a week" ahead of Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, per manager Pauli Pezzolano.

Impact Amallah will look to make his return to the squad after missing the last two matches with an undisclosed injury. He will also look to be an option to start in the midfield, having started the previous four games, assisting once with five tackles and four interceptions in that span.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Amallah (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Mallorca.

Impact Amallah was initially listed as questionable by manager Paulo Pezzolano, but in the end, he didn't even make the bench. This will be his second straight absence, and it remains to be seen if he'll recover in time to face Rayo Vallecano on Oct. 5 before the international break.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to injury Amallah is questionable for Friday's match against Mallorca, according to manager Paulo Pezzolano. "Selim had a discomfort and the best thing was that he did not travel. Yesterday...

Impact Amallah sat out the club's last match due to discomfort but could be back with the team this week. He trained Thursday, with a fitness test likely deciding his availability ahead of the match. He had started in four matches before his injury, so the club will hope he is an option, although he will likely serve off the bench to test his legs before a full return if available Friday.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Amallah assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Amallah's biggest contribution was a through ball that got Raul Moro through on goal, of which Valladolid's team barely has multiple of after five weeks into the 2024-25 La Liga. Amallah is only one away from having multiple assists, something he has not achieved despite this season being his third in Spain's first division.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Amallah (strain) started and appeared for 64 minutes in Saturday's friendly against Derby County.

Impact Amallah has returned from his injuries after ending last season on the injury list while with Celta Vigo, as he started in Saturday's friendly. This is a great sign for the club, as he should now be deemed healthy, likely to see a decent role this campaign after the recent transfer of Mochu.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in season finale Amallah won't play in Sunday's game at Celta Vigo due to a muscular injury, David Esteve of Diario AS reports.

Impact Amallah has spent the season on loan at Valencia from Valladolid, but he won't stay with the club on a permanent basis, so his absence from Sunday's season finale puts an end to Amallah's career at Mestalla. He ends the 2023/24 campaign with only one assist across 20 league appearances (seven starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Valencia Amallah (not injury related) is back in training with Valencia and will be available to face Almeria on Saturday.

Impact Amallah played with Morocco in the AFCON, but he's back in training with the Mestalla club following his country's early exit. He should be in contention for a bench spot at the bare minimum.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Selected by Morocco Amallah will take part in the Africa Cup of Nations with Morocco, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Amallah will likely still be available to face Villarreal on Tuesday but then figures to miss the club's next two matches for sure, if not more depending on whether Morocco advances out of the group stage. The midfielder made his first start since returning from a groin injury against Rayo Vallecano on Dec. 19 and could be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once he rejoins the club in late January or early February.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed groin injury Amallah was injured and subbed out in the 24th minute of Sunday's 1-0 win versus Granada. It has be confirmed by the team that he picked up a muscle injury to his groin and will re...

Impact Amallah had started the last five matches played, recording an assist with 11 tackles (seven won) and five interceptions in that span. it is unclear the timeline of his return, therefore either Pablo Gozalbez, Dimitri Foulquier or Sergi Canos could be option to take his spot in the lineup for the time being.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener against Cadiz Amallah assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Cadiz.

Impact Amallah assisted Jose Gaya for the opener in the fourth minute. He completed two dribbles and also made two tackles and one clearance. He has now scored once and assisted once this season in six appearances (three starts). He has also made nine tackles.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Amallah is eligible to return from suspension ahead of Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Amallah has started just once this season, and his potential return shouldn't affect many lineups going forward. He earned a one-game suspension after receiving two yellow cards in the game vs Real Sociedad, which was his first start of the 2023/24 campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Wednesday Amallah was shown two yellow cards during Wednesday's clash with Real Sociedad.

Impact Amallah was sent off late in the second half and will earn a one-match ban. It was a moment of madness from the midfielder, who is now going to miss a Sunday trip to Betis. Amallah's first chance to return will be an Oct. 7 trip to Mallorca.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Valencia Amallah completed a loan with option to buy to Valencia from Valladolid, Valencia announced.

Impact Amallah joins Valencia on loan and now gets the chance to try and break into the team in the top flight. The midfielder's loan includes an option to buy for Valencia if Amallah can impress. Amallah is a flexible midfielder who can contribute in a variety of positions, though it's unclear where he will slot into the Valencia first team.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Amallah (shoulder) took part in individual training during Tuesday's session, Valladolid announced.

Impact Amallah was already ruled out for the season, but he has made a return to individual training. It's a good sign for the midfielder who is hoping to return for the start of pre-season. Amallah finished the season with two goals and one assist during seven appearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season Amallah has torn a few ligaments in his shoulder and will miss the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign, Valladolid announced in April.

Impact Amallah's season is over as he'll have to undergo surgery for this injury. He was hampered by a few injuries during his first campaign in La Liga, but he still managed two goals and an assist from seven appearances (three starts) for Valladolid following his January move from Standard Liege.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Atletico Amallah (shoulder) is not in Valladolid's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Amallah suffered a shoulder injury in the mid-week loss to Valencia and he will now be sidelined against Atletico on Sunday. Alvaro Aguado is replacing him in the XI in midfield.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Valencia Amallah was subbed out of Thursday's match against Valencia in the 44th minute after suffering an apparent shoulder injury.

Impact Amallah has scored two goals with one assist across his four La Liga appearances (two starts) since returning from a hamstring injury prior to Thursday, but he had to come off just before halftime against Valencia with another injury. Alvaro Aguado replaced him in midfield.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Amallah scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st min...

Impact Amallah opened the scoring in the second minute with the help of Cyle Larin. He then set up a goal for Jawad El Jamiq 32 minutes later. In addition to that, he also managed six tackles. He also has three goal involvements in the last two matches.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in draw Amallah scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Amallah scored just two minutes after being subbed on Sunday, as his 68th minute goal assisted by Cyle Marin tied the game up at two apiece. It was the only shot he took in the match, and he also created one chance and whipped in one inaccurate cross in his 24 minutes of action.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Amallah is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Amallah returns from a hamstring injury which kept him out of Valladolid's previous two matches. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out Amallah (hamstring) is a game-time call for Sunday's trip to Real Madrid, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Amallah was a surprise inclusion in training and could return as soon as Sunday's trip. The midfielder missed two matches before the international break with the hamstring injury but is returning ahead of schedule. Amallah isn't likely to see time in the starting XI even when fully fit.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Amallah has missed Valladolid's last two games with a hamstring injury he suffered in training in early March, Marca reports.

Impact Amallah has been limited to just two La Liga appearances off the bench since his winter deadline day transfer from Standard Liege, as he was sent off in the defeat against Celta Vigo in late February and then picked up this injury just before he was eligible to return in March. He now has an extended period of time to recover before Valladolid's next match against Real Madrid on April 2 after the international break.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Elche Amallah is set to return from a one-match for a Saturday trip to Elche.

Impact Amallah is eligible for selection once more after serving his one-match ban. The midfielder is a depth option at best with no starts and only two appearances since the World Cup break. Still Amallah could see an uptick in playing time as he integrates further into his new team.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Given red card Amallah picked up a red card and was sent off in the 84th minute of Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Celta Vigo. He had two tackles (one won) before his removal.

Impact Amallah was given a red card in just his second appearances with the club after coming off the bench Sunday. He will serve a one-match suspension next Sunday against Espanyol. The midfielder is continuing to fight for a starting spot, however this ban will delay him of that opportunity.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE