Eray Cömert
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Feb 4, 1998 (28)
Right
6'0"
176 lb
First appearance of World Cup
Comert recorded one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Argentina.
Analysis: Comert would finally make his 2026 World Cup debut, as the defender played 31 minutes at the end of the contest. He would only earn a tackle and two clearances while completing five passes. He would've likely wanted more time, as he is now a free agent in search of a new contract.
Becomes free agent
Comert became a free agent after his contract with Valencia expired.
Analysis: Comert leaves Valencia following the end of his deal, bringing his time with the club to a close after several seasons in Spain. The Switzerland international defender is currently away with his national team at the World Cup, where the Swiss have reached the quarterfinals and are set to face Argentina. The 28-year-old has provided depth across the back line throughout his career and now enters the open market, free to negotiate with interested clubs while remaining focused on Switzerland's World Cup campaign.
Direct red card after assist
Comert assisted the second goal and was sent off with a direct red card in the second half of Sunday's clash with Real Sociedad.
Analysis: Comert capped a strong first half display by providing the assist for the second goal, but his afternoon ended in disaster when he was shown a straight red card in the 69th minute for a hard tackle from behind on Pablo Marin and denying goal scoring opportunity, with the challenge also leaving Comert himself nursing a chest injury. The center back will now miss the season finale against Barcelona, a crucial absence that will be difficult to fill with Pepelu the most likely candidate to step in. Comert ends what has been an outstanding individual campaign with 15 starts, 14 of them coming since January, contributing two goals and one assist alongside 26 tackles, 20 interceptions, 88 clearances and six blocks.
Back available Saturday
Comert (abdomen) is back available for Saturday's clash against Atletico, according to Conrado Valle of Diario AS.
Analysis: Comert came through the week's training sessions without any setbacks after returning to collective sessions Tuesday, with Valencia calling him for Saturday's clash against the Colchoneros. The defender had missed two matches with the abdominal muscle injury sustained against Elche, ending a run of 10 consecutive starts, and his rapid return to the squad is a significant boost for a side facing one of the toughest remaining fixtures on their calendar.
Could return against Atletico
Comert (abdomen) returned to team training Tuesday and is targeting a comeback for Saturday's clash against Atletico, with the club hoping he continues to progress well through the week, according to German Munoz of El Chiringuito.
Analysis: Comert had been sidelined with an abdominal muscle injury sustained against Elche, missing two matches in what was a significant blow given his run of 10 consecutive starts. His return to collective sessions is an encouraging development for Valencia heading into a tough fixture against the Colchoneros, and if he comes through the remaining sessions without any setbacks he should push to regain his starting role in central defense. The club will make a final call on his involvement closer to the weekend after assessing his progress throughout the week.
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