Exequiel Palacios
27-Year-Old
Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga
Logs five interceptions
Palacios had four tackles (zero won), three clearances and five interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Jordan.
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Palacios delivered the outstanding defensive performance of Saturday's 3-1 win over Jordan, registering five interceptions and four tackles across his 90 minutes as the right-back in Scaloni's rotated lineup, consistently cutting out Jordan's attempts to build through the flanks and limiting their attacking transitions throughout the match. The midfielder's five interceptions were the most of any player on the pitch from either side, and his versatility to operate at right-back with the defensive intensity he is known for from midfield makes him one of the most useful squad options Argentina carry into the knockout rounds.
Palacios delivered the outstanding defensive performance of Saturday's 3-1 win over Jordan, registering five interceptions and four tackles across his 90 minutes as the right-back in Scaloni's rotated lineup, consistently cutting out Jordan's attempts to build through the flanks and limiting their attacking transitions throughout the match. The midfielder's five interceptions were the most of any player on the pitch from either side, and his versatility to operate at right-back with the defensive intensity he is known for from midfield makes him one of the most useful squad options Argentina carry into the knockout rounds.
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First goal involvement of season
Palacios had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking a shot and making two tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 6-3 win over Wolfsburg.
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Makes bench Saturday
Palacios (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bremen.
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Fit to face Bremen
Palacios (groin) is an option for Saturday's match against Bremen, according to his club.
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Could be available Tuesday
Palacios (groin) was spotted training in full with the team ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Olympiacos, making him a possible option for the game, the club posted.
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Remains out
Palacios (groin) is still not available for Leverkusen, coach Kasper Hjulmand said in the press conference.
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Liverpool could make move
Liverpool are planning a move for Palacios next summer, according to CaughtOffside.
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Liverpool are aiming to sign some of the best players in the Bundesliga champions, and Palacios would add a much-needed physical presence in midfield. Plus, his familiarity playing alongside Alexis MacAllister could be a good thing for both the Reds and the Argentina national team. That said, it's unclear if Leverkusen will listen to offers for him.
Liverpool are aiming to sign some of the best players in the Bundesliga champions, and Palacios would add a much-needed physical presence in midfield. Plus, his familiarity playing alongside Alexis MacAllister could be a good thing for both the Reds and the Argentina national team. That said, it's unclear if Leverkusen will listen to offers for him.