DIEGO RICO NEWS

Should be available Tuesday Rico (ankle) will be in Real Sociedad's match day squad on the bench to face Real Madrid on Tuesday, reports Oscar Badallo of Marca.

Impact Rico has missed Sociedad's last three games with a sprained ankle he suffered in April, but he is expected to be fit enough to at least make the bench Tuesday while Aihen Munoz continues as the starting left-back against Madrid.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sprained ankle Rico injured his ankle in training and is expected to miss at least two weeks while recovering, Marca reported Friday.

Impact Rico is expected to miss Sociedad's upcoming games against Rayo, Betis, Osasuna and Real Madrid at least while he recovers from this sprained ankle. Aihen Munoz has taken over as the preferred option at left-back regardless and should continue as the starter moving forward.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses in draw Rico attempted three crosses (one accurate) and had one shot off target in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Only Brais Mendez attempted as many crosses as Rico, who was also solid in defence with five duels won. The left-back has attempted 50 crosses this season, but is surprisingly yet to register an assist.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Sociedad Rico has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with Real Sociedad, the club announced Monday.

Impact Rico has recorded 12 clean sheets across 38 La Liga appearances (34 starts) since transferring to La Real from Bournemouth in Summer 2021, and he's added a goal and an assist in Europa League play as well. The 30-year-old is the primary option at left-back at the moment ahead of Aihen Munoz, and he has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2024/25 campaign.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses at Valencia Rico registered two shots (one on target), one chance created, four inaccurate crosses, two tackles (zero won), one clearance, one block and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 loss at...

Impact Rico had a good offensive performance, but couldn't help them earn at least one point on the road. He co-led his side in shots and sent in the third-most crosses during the match. The left-back also received his fourth yellow card of the season in the proccess, third in La Liga play.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defending in win Rico recorded seven clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rico had his best defensive performance of the year with a season-high in clearances and interceptions. He has struggled to keep stability this season, continually having good and bad games all year. The 29-year-old has totaled 47 crosses (nine accurate), 22 clearances and 14 interceptions thus far.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in draw Rico created one chance from three crosses (one accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Rico has created three chances and logged five tackles over the last two games but he's also conceded one booking from seven fouls in his last four starts. So long as he remains a consistent feature of the lineup, Rico is capable of offering some offensive production if he can control his discipline.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 crosses in loss Rico created two chances from 10 crosses (four accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Valladolid.

Impact Rico has started three times in the last four matches and should continue to play now that Aihen Munoz is out with a hip injury. With just a few games to go before the World Cup break, Rico figures to get more minutes following some solid performances.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in UEL match Rico played for the full 90 during Thursday's 2-1 win over Omonoia in a Europa League contest.

Impact Rico returns after missing a month due to a thigh injury. While he probably won't start Sunday against Espanyol to keep him in good shape, expect Rico to compete with Aihen Munoz for starts at left-back over the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In squad for UEL match Rico (thigh) made the squad list for Thursday's UEL match against Omonoia.

Impact Rico hasn't played since the opening match of the season against Cadiz but has been close to returning over the last week. Once fully fit, he and Aihen Munoz will compete for the starting spot at left-back.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscle injury Rico suffered a right thigh injury during Sunday's match against Cadiz, his club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Rico went down late into the opener after a solid performance and now he could miss a couple of weeks depending on how serious the injury is. Aihen Munoz is the next man up at left-back and should take over the starting job for the time being.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train Monday Rico didn't participate in Monday's training session due to a possible thigh injury, according to Oscar Badallo of MARCA.

Impact Rico was replaced by Aihen Munoz after winning three-of-three tackles in 82 minutes of the contest. Depending on how this week goes, Rico may not have the best odds to play in Sunday's match against Barcelona, thus promoting Munoz to the starting lineup.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three interceptions in loss Rico made three interceptions in last weekend's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Rico kept seven clean sheets in 21 La Liga appearances (19 starts) for Sociedad this season after joining from Bournemouth in the summer. But the 29-year-old benefitted from a calf injury to Aihen Munoz for the last few months of the campaign and Nacho Monreal also missed the entire season with a knee injury, so Rico is unlikely to be the starter at left back next year.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses Thursday Rico sent in nine crosses (one accurate) during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Rico had plenty of volume once more, even against a Barcelona side that controlled the match for the most part. The right-back has been in good form of late, especially for fantasy managers with plenty of volume. The only concern is the complete lack of goal contributions for Rico in the 2021/22 season. Next up is a Sunday clash with Rayo.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Betis Rico won one of one tackles and created three chances in Friday's 0-0 draw against Real Betis. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Rico was a threat going forward from left back with his passes on Friday, but his teammates weren't able to convert any of the chances he created. He has started five games in a row since returning from a hamstring injury in mid-March, keeping four clean sheets in that span. He'll face La Liga's second-best attack Thursday in Barcelona, which have scored 60 goals in 30 matches this season.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Rico took three shots (one on target) and made a clearance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Rico was active going forward from left back on Sunday, and he'll be ready to go again versus fifth-placed Real Betis on Friday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Rico created two chances from six crosses (two accurate) and kept a clean sheet during Monday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Rico also conceded a yellow card and won one tackle during Monday's game. He's now kept three straight clean sheets in league matches to go along with three chances created in his last two starts. This could make him a nice pick for the next match at Elche.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends in draw Rico created one chance, sent in six crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during S...

Impact Rico had arguably his best performance of the season so far, being able to provide big contributions on both sides of the pitch, which included season highs in both crosses and clearances. A starter on the last two league matches, the left back will probably remain in the lineup for Apr. 4 home clash against Espanyol.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Alaves Rico (hamstring) is in Real Sociedad's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Alaves.

Impact Rico has missed Sociedad's last four La Liga games with a hamstring injury, but he has recovered and is back in the lineup from the start at left back.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Osasuna Rico (hamstring) is not in Sociedad's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Rico has already missed a few games since suffering a hamstring injury in the Europa League a few weeks ago, and he's out again Sunday as well. Jon Pacheco is replacing him at left back versus Osasuna.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off in draw Rico came off holding his left thigh during Thursday's two-all Europa League draw with RB Leipzig.

Impact Rico was forced off the pitch with an injury during Thursday's draw. The defender is a solid play on the pitch but offers little fantasy value due to being a more defensively minded full back. If he can't play Aihen Munoz would be likely to return to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two tackles in loss Rico made two tackles (zero won) and created one chance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Rico has started in four straight league matches but completed the full 90 just twice and conceded two yellow cards in that time. He's seemingly taken over the starting spot at left-back from Aihen Munoz, but it has yet to yield a substantial return for Rico or his team. Up next is a visit from the league's top scoring side in Real Madrid.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Muscle injury confirmed Rico suffered a groin injury on his right side, his club confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Rico will likely miss Sunday's opener against Barcelona, though it's not clear how much longer he'll be out after that. While Nacho Monreal (knee) remains unavailable, Aihen Munoz is likely to start at left-back.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for opener Rico left Wednesday's training session and is currently a doubt for Sunday's match against Barcelona, according to Diario Vasco.

Impact Rico was brought in over the summer to short up depth behind injury-prone players, but he's fallen on his own situation just before the season kicks off. With Naco Monreal (knee) also out, Aihen Munoz has a good chance to start Sunday should Rico be unable to play.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Sociedad Rico has transferred to Real Sociedad away from English Championship side Bournemouth.

Impact Rico is back in a top league after spending last season at Bournemouth in the English second division, starting 23 matches. He's expected to provide some depth for Sociedad at left-back behind Nacho Monreal, who may miss the first couple weeks of the season due to knee treatment.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE