Impact Morcillo didn't train Wednesday due to a stomach bug, but has made his way back from a collarbone issue. The midfielder is expected to return well before La Liga begins with an Aug. 12 clash against Real Madrid.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JON MORCILLO #22 - MIDFIELDER - ALBACETE
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Misses training Morcillo (illness) missed training Wednesday due to a stomach illness, Athletic announced.
Not fit for season finale Morcillo (collarbone) will not be involved in Sunday's season finale against Real Madrid.
Impact Morcillo hasn't featured since breaking his collarbone in February, but he was a bit-part player before then as well as the 24-year-old winger hasn't started a La Liga game since May 2021.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Working on return Morcillo (collarbone) is making a gradual progress after having collarbone surgery in late February, per LigActu
Impact Morcillo fractured his collarbone against Girona on Feb 26 and underwent surgery as a result of this. He has been slowly making progress in his recovery, however is still set to miss more time. The midfield will look to try to return before the season ends, but will be a stretch as this injury has cost him to fall in the depth chart for Athletic Club.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for surgery Morcillo (collarbone) is set for surgery, manager Ernesto Valverde reports.
Impact Morcillo suffered a collarbone injury against Girona and is now set for surgery Wednesday. The midfielder is expected to be out for at least a month, and depending on the surgery could be out for the remainder of the season.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fractures collarbone in loss Morcillo suffered a fractured clavicle in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Girona, Athletic Club announced after the game.
Impact Morcillo subbed into Sunday's match in the 78th minute but only lasted a few minutes before this injury, and he is now set for a spell on the sidelines while he recovers. All 10 of his La Liga appearances this season have come off the bench, so his absence won't affect Bilbao's lineup too much.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in win Morcillo logged eight minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.
Impact Morcillo played for the first time in four matches, earning another limited appearance. A capable option on the wing or at full-back, he doesn't have a massive role in his future so long as Alex Berenguer is in good form.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs one-year extension Morcillo signed a contract extension with Athletic Club through 2024, it was announced Monday.
Impact Morcillo quickly earned a role off the bench under manager Ernesto Valverde so he'll hope to stick around for another season and play with the confidence of more security in his place at the club. While still not worth much in fantasy, things could change if Morcillo lasts long enough to play over the veterans Yuri Berchiche and Mikel Balenziaga at left-back.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins team for preseason Morcillo (COVID-19) joined his teammates for their preseason camp in Switzerland on Wednesday.
Impact Morcillo overcame his positive COVID-19 test and should be good to go for the rest of the preseason. With 138 crosses from 30 appearances (16 starts) made last season, Morcillo could make major improvements in his production with more time on the pitch.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Morcillo has tested positive for COVID-19, his club announced Sunday.
Impact Morcillo won't travel for a preseason trip to Switzerland but he should have few issues getting ready for the start of the season unless he can't return a negative test in the near future. After logging 138 crosses in 30 appearances, Morcillo could improve even further in his second professional season.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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