IVAN RAKITIC NEWS

Dealing with flu Rakitic (illness) missed Sunday's clash with Rayo due to a flu, Sevilla announced.

Impact Rekitic was out Sunday due to a flu, but could return as soon as Thursday's clash with PSV. The midfielder is a consistent contributor off the bench and in the starting XI when fit, but has fallen to a more limited offensive role, with just three goals contributions in 17 appearances.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Rakitic Sounds Like He Has a Chip on His Shoulder in Warning Barça 'I'm Not a Sack of Potatoes' Ivan Rakitic has given an update on his Barcelona future and hinted at a return to Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Takes four shots in win Rakitic took four shots (two on target) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Elche.

Impact Rakitic has been on fire since the World Cup break as he's tallied one goal and two assists from eight shots (five on target) and five chances created across his last four La Liga games.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Rakitic scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Cadiz.

Impact Rakitic has one goal and two assists across Sevilla's first game of 2023. Currently, there is no better or promising option the Sevilla team has more than its Croatian midfielder.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla scraping bottom in Spanish league before Cadiz game

Sevilla secured its place in the Champions League by finishing fourth in the Spanish league over the previous three years

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another assist on day Rakitic assisted once to go with six crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Girona.

Impact Rakitic has been on a roll of late with a second straight match with an assist. Before the winter break, he went eight games straight without an assist. The Croatian is finally back in his prime form with the potential to be featured more in the stat sheet with two assists and nine crosses (four accurate) in the last two contests.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First league assist of season Rakitic assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute...

Impact Rakitic's cross found Marcus Acuna to give Sevilla an early lead on Sunday. This is his first time on the scoresheet in La Liga and the first in 10 matches. He has not been in the best form of late, only recording five tackles (one won) and five chances created in the last five games.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético loses again in last league match before World Cup

The World Cup break can’t come soon enough for Atlético Madrid

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Sociedad Rakitic received a straight red card after a VAR review following a foul on Brais Mendez in the 28th minute of Wednesday's defeat against Real Sociedad. He created a chance in the...

Impact Rakitic will be suspended for at least one game once La Liga play resumes after the World Cup break. Fernando may be fit enough by then to start in midfield in his absence.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema resting, Madrid beats Sevilla 3-1 to extend lead

Karim Benzema proudly showed his Ballon d’Or award to fans at the Santiago Bernabéu and then sat back as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-1 and increased its lead of the Spanish league

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs assist in draw Rakitic logged one assist from two chances created and put three shots off target during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Rakitic recorded his first assist of the season to help his team secure a second straight draw. While not notable in its own right, getting this team on the right track would be important in boosting the confidence and value of the entire club. As for Rakitic's role making that happen, he's now created seven chances and won five tackles in his last three appearances (two starts).

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy off bench Rakitic created five chances on three crosses (two accurate), won three tackles and made three interceptions during the second half of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Rakitic put in one of his best performances of the season so far and did so as a substitute against a team now in good defensive confidence. While Rakitic is unlikely to be a lock to start in each game due to his age, one can expect him to be confident ahead of a busy month following a good showing.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in draw Rakitic provided three inaccurate crosses and put one shot off target in 11 minutes of Friday's 1-1 draw with Valladolid.

Impact Rakitic has made two appearances off the bench to open the season as even Oliver Torres had the chance to start Friday. Whether this is a sign of a reduced role for Rakitic or that he's not ready to start, neither helps a fantasy value that hasn't been much more than average in recent seasons.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla set to sign former Spain and Madrid midfielder Isco

Sevilla is boosting its squad by signing Isco Alarcón from Real Madrid

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench in season finale Rakitic subbed into Sunday's match against Athletic Club in the 82nd minute and played the final 10 minutes or so in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Rakitic remains a vital player in Sevilla's midfield, this season finishing with four goals and six assists -- his highest number of goal involvements since 2016/17 with Barcelona -- in 35 La Liga matches (26 starts) despite having to play in a more defensive role due to injuries to his teammates in the final few months. With 41 chances created in this campaign overall, the 34-year-old is still as dangerous as ever.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Rakitic created three chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made two tackles (one won) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Rakitic was one of Sevilla's few positives on the offensive end, creating some opportunities for his teammates. He also provided much-needed defensive support against an opposition that put a lot of pressure in search of a goal. The midfielder, who was coming off scoring once and assisting three times over his previous four starts, will try to keep up with the strong play during Wednesday's home clash against Mallorca.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Rakitic provided one assist from two chances created in 57 minutes of Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Rakitic has been exceptionally busy with one goal and three assists in his last four matches. He'll next face Villarreal, which concede a fair number of attacking chances to opposing midfielders.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Rakitic made a block, four clearances and assisted a goal in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Levante. He created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Rakitic set up Jules Kounde's eventual game winner Thursday with a corner kick, and he was solid on both sides of the ball against Levante. He has a goal and two assists in his last three games, with six total chances created in that span. Next weekend he faces 17th-placed Cadiz, which have conceded 46 times in 33 La Liga matches.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Rakitic scored one goal from one shot during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Rakitic got his side off to an early lead but they weren't able to hang on for the victory. With one goal and one assist in his last two matches in addition to nine crosses provided, Rakitic is offering more value after a mostly-quiet 2022. Up next is a trip to Levante, which have conceded the most goals in La Liga.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema rallies Madrid past Sevilla, closer to league title

Karim Benzema has scored in second-half stoppage time as Real Madrid rallied to a 3-2 win over Sevilla and moved closer to winning the Spanish league title for the second time in t...

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in win Rakitic created three chances and assisted a goal in Friday's 4-2 victory against Granada. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Rakitic was solid on both sides of the ball Friday, and he set up Rafa Mir's stoppage time winner against Granada with a clever volleyed pass. He's up to three goals and four assists in La Liga this season, but next weekend he will take on top-of-the-table Real Madrid.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla reclaims 2nd in Spain after 4-2 win over Granada

Sevilla has scored twice in second-half stoppage time to beat Granada 4-2 and reclaim second place in the Spanish league

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poor in loss Rakitic shot once off target and created no chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Rakitic had a very poor showing against his former club, struggling to get anything done. The midfielder failed to find any foothold in the match and just couldn't compete with the youth in the Barcelona midfield. Rakitic will hope to bounce back against Granada on Friday in what should be a more favorable match.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE