Impact Russo scored a goal and kept four clean sheets in 19 La Liga appearances (17 starts) this season, but he became the third-choice center back once Antonio Raillo returned from an ankle injury in February.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
FRANCO RUSSO DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Comes off bench in season finale Russo played the final 10 minutes or so of last weekend's 2-0 victory against Osasuna.
Sent off against Getafe Russo was shown a red card in the 63rd minute of Saturday's defeat against Getafe following a hand ball in the penalty area for his second booking of the game. He took a shot and m...
Impact Russo will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Atletico Madrid, though Saturday was his first appearance in La Liga since January.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from suspension Russo has served his suspension and is available for selection once again.
Impact Russo picked up the suspension by getting sent off against Mallorca, and is now available again. The defender figures to slot straight back into the starting XI, and should be available for Monday's clash with Athletic Club.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores own goal and sees red card Russo scored an own goal and was sent off during Saturday's 3-0 loss at Villarreal, while also making three interceptions, one tackle (won) and four clearances.
Impact Russo had a disastrous outing on the road. First he scored against his own net in the 12th minute to give Villarreal the early 1-0 lead. He later was sent off in the 86th minute after committing a PK and receiving his second yellow card. The centerback is suspended against Cadiz on Feb 5, and will be eligible to return versus Athletic on Feb 13.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid wins at Sociedad despite Benzema injury to grow lead
When Karim Benzema walked off injured, Vinícius Júnior and the rarely used Luka Jovic stepped up to secure Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad and increase its Spanish league le...DECEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Nets first goal Russo scored once on one shot during Saturday's 2-1 win over Atleti.
Impact Russo scored his first goal for Mallorca in an upset win over Atleti. It's not worth chasing this goal as Russo has shown he isn't much of a fantasy option in general. Next up is a Friday clash with Celta Vigo.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Two starts in three games Russo has made two starts in three games to open the 2021/22 season.
Impact Russo has been rotated into the lineup as more center-back options are tested, though it's unclear how the situation will shake out with Martin Valjent as the lone anchor to the defense. Between Russo and Antonio Raillo as well as Aleksandar Sedlar, minutes will be split through multiple defensive options at the Island club.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
