YAN COUTO NEWS

Late scratch Wednesday Couto was replaced in the starting XI for Wednesday's friendly against Napoli with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Couto's last-minute substitution could just be a precautionary move, though fantasy players will want to monitor his status in the coming days. If the midfielder avoids serious injury, he should still be in the mix against Real Sociedad on Aug. 12.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Girona again Couto has joined Girona on another season-long loan from Manchester City, the club announced Friday.

Impact Couto made 25 La Liga appearances (12 starts) last season, tallying one goal, two assists and a clean sheet from either right-back or the right wing. The 21-year-old is returning on-loan for what will be his third campaign overall with the Catalan club in 2023/24.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Substituted in draw Couto generated six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Couto recorded the most crosses for his team (6). He also made one key pass and took one corner. He has a goal and an assist in the last six games. He averages one tackle and 0.7 key passes per game in 23 appearances.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Couto scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Couto scored Girona's opener in the 37th minute assisted by Viktor Tsygankov. He also recorded one tackle and one interception. He has now scored once and assisted once in the last four matches but only has one goal and two assists throughout the season. He averages one tackle and only 0.4 shots per game. He was replaced by Richard Artero in the 71st minute.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and assists Couto assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Real Madrid.

Impact With Toni Villa (ACL) and Aleix Garcia (thigh) out on injuries, Couto got the start at right midfield and recorded his second assist of the season. He will likely keep getting calls to start, especially with the long-term injury to Villa. In 18 appearances thus far, Couto has totaled 44 crosses (nine accurate) and 21 tackles (15 won).

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Couto (ankle) is set to return for Saturday's clash with Espanyol, according to manager Michel Sanchez.

Impact Couto is expected to make a full return Saturday after spending over a month on the sideline. The defender is a largely rotational option even when fully fit, and could return to the bench, where he could slowly test his fitness. Couto has assisted once in 14 appearances (seven starts) during his first season with Girona.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sprained ankle confirmed Couto is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after suffering a sprained ankle in last weekend's loss to Barcelona, Girona announced Tuesday.

Impact Couto has made 14 La Liga appearances (seven starts) either at right-back or on the right wing this season for Girona, but he will now be sidelined at least until mid-March while he recovers from this ankle injury. New signing Viktor Tsygankov or Toni Villa should take over his place in the XI while he's out.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Barcelona Couto was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Barcelona in the 70th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot and won two of two tackles in the match before bei...

Impact Couto was making his first La Liga start since December on Saturday but his night ended early due to injury. Toni Villa replaced him on the right wing against Barca, and he could return to the XI in Couto's place if necessary versus Valencia next weekend.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizer as sub Couto assisted one goal from his only chance created and sent in one accurate cross in nine minutes during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Espanyol.

Impact Couto subbed on in the 81st minute and assisted Yangel Herrera's equalizer in the 85th as they earned the road draw. That was his first assist in the season. The right-back has six starts in 12 overall appearances so far.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Travels for winter camp Couto (knee) made the squad list for a winter trip to Estepona in Southern Spain, his club announced.

Impact Couto should be back to full fitness after a knee injury knocked him out of the final two matches before the World Cup. He started in two straight games prior to his injury and will compete with Toni Villa for minutes when the league returns in late-December.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Elche Couto (knee) is unavailable for Tuesday's match at Elche.

Impact Couto will miss the final match before the World Cup following a knee injury taken Oct. 30 against Real Madrid. Toni Villa or Ivan Martin could start on the right flank while Couto is out.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be available Couto (knee) is considered unlikely to play in Friday's match against Athletic Club, according to manager Michel via Nil Sola of Cadena SER.

Impact Couto suffered the injury in Sunday's draw with Real Madrid but is having a tough time overcoming the issue. Rodrigo Riquelme should return to the lineup regardless of Couto's status in Friday's game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs early against Real Madrid Couto had to depart after 58 minutes of Sunday's match against Real Madrid due to a possible knee issue. Rodrigo Riquelme replaced him on the pitch.

Impact Couto has started two straight matches at right-back but a heavy challenge from Toni Kroos ended up with him having to leave the pitch. Arnau Martinez or Riquelme could replace Couto on the right flank if he's also out for the final two matches before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes loan move Couto will be on loan with Girona from Manchester City for the 2022-23 campaign.

Impact Couto previously spent the 2020-21 season with Girona and will head out for his third consecutive loan stint. During his previous stint with the club, Couto garnered two goals and five assists in 30 matches across all competitions. The midfielder will no doubt be hoping for regular first-team minutes in order to convenience his parent club to give him a senior debut next season.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020 • 12UP.COM

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JANUARY 31, 2020 • 12UP.COM