ENZO ROCO NEWS

Available Saturday Roco (strain) is on the team sheet for Saturday's trip to Osasuna.

Impact Roco is back with the team after sitting out the last two matches with a strain. He is expected to start at center back alongside Pedro Bigas Saturday. In 19 appearances this season, the defender has totaled 51 clearances and 28 tackles (12 won).

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Roco (thigh) was unable to train before Saturday's clash with Barcelona according to manager Sebastian Beccacece.

Impact Roco remains out of training due to a muscular issue in his thigh, and will be unavailable Saturday. The defender will hope to return before an April 8 trip to Osasuna, though he would need a full return to training before even being an option off the bench.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against La Real Roco (strain) is not in Elche's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Roco picked up a muscular injury in his leg during last weekend's draw against Valladolid, which has ruled him out for Sunday's match. Helibelton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdu and Diego Gonzalez are the starting back-three against La Real in his absence.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in draw Roco was subbed out of last weekend's 1-1 draw against Real Valladolid in the 85th minute after suffering a muscular injury in his leg, Elche confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Roco returned from a suspension to start against Valladolid last weekend, but he finished the game a bit early after picking up an injury. With Lisandro Magallan (hamstring) also questionable, Gonzalo Verdu and Diego Gonzalez could be called in to replace them in the back-three if necessary for Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Roco is set to return from a one-match ban after being sent off during a 3-2 loss to Betis.

Impact Roco served the ban against Mallorca and is now eligible to return to the starting XI once more. The defender has been a nailed-on starter when fit and available, and will likely be right back at the center of the back line for a Saturday clash with Valladolid.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown red card in loss Enzo Roco was shown a red card after receiving a second yellow card in Friday's 3-2 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Roco was shown a second yellow card for a handball in the box in the 93rd minute Friday, which also gave Betis the game-winning penalty converted by Willian Jose. Roco's sending off put Elche down to nine men, after Lisandro Magallan was sent off in the 57th minute. Roco will be suspended for the team's next match Saturday at Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six clearances versus Real Madrid Roco made one tackle, six clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 4-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Roco was part of a defensive line that was completely overwhelmed by the opposition but at least could put up some numbers to improve his fantasy output a little bit. With 20 clearances over the last five matches, the center-back is becoming a decent fantasy pick as of late.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Valencia clash Roco is fit and in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Roco returns after missing out on Elche's previous match with an injury. The centerback has made five starts on the year but has yet to help Elche to a clean sheet during his time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Roco will miss Monday's match against Mallorca, according to manager Alberto Gallego via MARCA.

Impact Roco started the first five games of the season but has one appearance off the bench in the last two games before missing Monday altogether. Helibelton Palacios, Federico Fernandez and John are one possible starting trio at center-back while Roco is unavailable.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Roco made three clearances and created a chance in last weekend's 3-1 victory against Getafe. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Roco became Elche's first-choice center back in his first campaign since joining from the Turkish League. He scored a goal and kept four clean sheets in 30 La Liga appearances (29 starts) and the 29-year-old should continue as the top option next season.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Cadiz Roco will miss Saturday's clash against Cadiz with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Roco picked up his 10th yellow card of the season in last weekend's draw with Osasuna, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Diego Gonzalez could replace him in central defense for the game.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in win Roco made four tackles, two clearances and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Roco didn't have much work coming his way but did a solid job when called into action, keeping opposing forwards at bay during the entire match. With eight tackles and 10 clearances over his last two starts, the centre back will try to keep it up during Tuesday's visit to Betis.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Roco kept the clean sheet with three interceptions made and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Roco didn't have much to do against an opponent in poor form but he did concede his ninth yellow card of the season. As a result, he'll have to be careful against Valencia, a team known for drawing and committing more fouls under manager Jose Bordalas.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Sevilla Roco (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI to face Sevilla on Friday.

Impact Roco was an unused substitute versus Deportivo Alaves on Saturday but will now rejoin the starting XI for the first time since Jan. 10 against Espanyol. Given his limited offensive upside, he has one shot on target in his last 14 appearances, the central defender won't offer much in the way of fantasy production outside of defensive stats.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from XI Roco has been replaced by Gonzalo Verdu in the lineup for Sunday's match versus Villarreal due to a physical problem during the warm-ups, Elche informed.

Impact Roco will likely be assessed after the match to determine the severity of the last-minute injury.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Granada Roco will miss the clash against Granada on Jan. 2 with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Roco picked up his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's defeat against Barcelona, meaning he will be suspended for the Granada match. Gonzalo Verdu or possibly Antonio Barragan could replace him in central defense for the game.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in loss Roco made one tackle (won), five clearances, one interception and three blocks and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Valencia.

Impact Roco was part of a defensive line that allowed one goal each half but still put up some nice numbers as we're used to see him do. With nine tackles, 27 clearances, five interceptions and 11 blocks over his last six starts, the centre back will probably be very busy once again during next Saturday's visit to Barcelona.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid volume for clean sheet Roco made two tackles and three interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Roco did well on the defensive side of the ball, and with the clean sheet put together a solid fantasy performance. Roco will look to continue this good form after the break, but with a weaker team around him he could struggle for consistency. He should be solid on the other side of the break against Rayo.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Roco (leg) made the squad list for Monday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Roco picked up a knock before the international break against Sevilla in a game in which he also scored, so his return will be a welcome boost if he's picked.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves pitch early in draw Roco scored once, took one shot (one on target) and made one tackle (one won) before he was replaced by teammate Guido Carrillo in the 65th minute in the 1-1 draw with Sevilla on S...

Impact Roco was not very effective outside of his goal Saturday. He would eventually pick up another injury as well. -- one that could relate to his original injury --. With the International Break coming, he should manage to once again recover in time. Nonetheless, monitor his status moving forward.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Roco (undisclosed) returned to training during Wednesday's session and is on track to travel for Sunday's trip to Atletico Madrid, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Roco picked up a knock in the season opener against Athletic Club but it doesn't seem to be anything serious if he only needed half of one week to return to training. Should he be able to play, Diego Gonzalez would likely make way from his chance to start against the reigning champions.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Roco was forced off in the second half of Monday's 0-0 draw with Athletic due to injury.

Impact Roco was forced off in the 62nd minute after succumbing to an undisclosed injury. More information should be known about the extent of injury ahead of Elche's next match at Atletico Madrid.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Elche Roco signed a two-year contract with Elche on Friday.

Impact Roco first joined Elche during a different stint in the first division back in 2014 and returns again following a nomadic career in Mexico and Turkey. With familiarity as much as anything else, Roco will add further depth do the center-back position and be plenty busy whenever he gets the chance to play.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Superb Williams goal guides Athletic Bilbao past Espanyol

Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams scored a superb goal to help beat Espanyol 2-1.

NOVEMBER 8, 2015