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LUCA DE LA TORRE #14 - MIDFIELDER - CELTA VIGO
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Assists off bench de la Torre (ankle) came off the bench during Tuesday's clash with Salamanca.
Impact de la Torre was recovering from an ankle injury and as expected he came off the bench. He also tallied an assist as he moved well in a very positive comeback. de la Torre is still waiting for his 2024 La Liga debut, though he played a massive role last season.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play De la Torre has received medical clearance to return to action and could be an option for Friday's match against Mallorca.
Impact The central midfielder has had an injury-riddled season in 2024/25, but he's inching closer to returning to the starting lineup. The USMNT midfielder has yet to log minutes for Celta this season, and if deemed available to play Friday, he'd likely be an option off the bench due to his lack of first-team minutes.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back on injury list De la Torre is out for Sunday's match against Atheltic due to ankle issues, according to his club.
Impact De la Torre is back on the injury list, as he cannot kick the injury bug as he still looks to make his season debut. This is a brutal run for the midfielder who started in 22 of his 31 appearances last season. He is currently back in the gym as he works on his recovery, likely leaving a return date still a couple of weeks away.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 36 with USMNT De la Torre (ankle) scored a goal and appeared for 36 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Canada.
Impact De la Torre has returned to action after missing the club's past few games due to ankle issues, as he returned to play with the USMNT. He saw a stint of time off the bench to end the game, coming on in the 62nd minute before scoring his team's only goal of the match just four minutes later. This will leave him fit moving forward, likely holding a bench spot once he returns to play with Celta.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Left off squad list De la Torre (ankle) is not an option for Friday's match against Valencia after being left off the squad list.
Impact De la Torre will continue his time on the sidelines, as he is set to miss yet another match due to his sprained ankle. This continues to be a somewhat significant loss, with the midfielder likely to see decent time when fit, starting in 22 of his 31 appearances last campaign. No timetable is in place for a return, but with a minor injury, he should be back on the field within their next two to three games.
AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out with sprained ankle De la Torre suffered a sprain to his ankle and will not get the call for Friday's opener against Alaves.
Impact De la Torre will spend the first match of the season on the sidelines with a sprained ankle. He will enter his third season with Celta, having started 22 times in 31 appearances in 2023/24, totaling a goal and four assists, his best campaign yet. Fran Beltran and Damian Rodriguez are likely to be the midfield paring for the clash against Alaves.
AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out with sprained ankle De la Torre suffered a sprain to his ankle and will not get the call for Friday's opener against Alaves.
Impact De la Torre will spend the first match of the season on the sidelines with a sprained ankle. He will enter his third season with Celta, having started 22 times in 31 appearances in 2023/24, totaling a goal and four assists, his best campaign yet. Fran Beltran and Damian Rodriguez are likely to be the midfield paring for the clash against Alaves.
AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Fit for Saturday De la Torre (quadriceps) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.
Impact De la Torre is set to make his return after missing the last month with a quad injury. He will also be in line for a potential starting role, totaling a start in the last eight games in a row, recording a goal and two assists with 15 tackles and six crosses (zero accurate) in that span.
APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Betis De La Torre (quadriceps) was out for Friday's match against Betis.
Impact De La Torre was once again left off the team sheet Friday despite the club reporting he would make his return against Betis, most likely missing out due to a failed fitness test ahead of the match. However, with the recent developments, this should leave the midfielder in a prime spot to be healthy by the club's next contest on April 20 against Las Palmas, possibly even getting the start immediately after the extra week of rest and recovery.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set for return Friday De la Torre (quadriceps) will be an option for Friday's match against Betis, his club announced Thursday.
Impact De la Torre has been out since around the start of March due to a quadriceps injury he picked up, but it now appears the midfielder is healthy and will be an option Friday. The midfielder will now hope to find the starting XI, as he did start in the club's last eight matches leading up to his injury and has been a regular starter this campaign, starting in 21 of his 26 appearances this season.
APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out versus Rayo Vallecano De la Torre is unavailable for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano, Celta Vigo informed.
Impact De la Torre suffered a muscular injury before the break and didn't manage to recuperate after skipping international duties. He'll attempt to do that in time for April 12's clash with Betis.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury with Celta De la Torre didn't play in Sunday's 2-1 win at Sevilla due to a right quadriceps strain, according to the USMNT's official Twitter account, and he won't represent the U.S. National...
Impact Muscular injuries tend to be quite complicated, and while it's uncertain whether de la Torre will be able to return once the Liga resumes at the end of March, the one certain thing is that the central midfielder won't be available for the decisive stages of the CONCACAF Champions League. De la Torre has been a regular for Celta this season, racking up 21 starts across 26 league appearances in the current campaign.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Provides assis in draw de la Torre assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Cadiz.
Impact de la Torre notched his fourth assist of the season in the 11th minute of the match. Despite his early assist, the midfielder was not heavily involved as he didn't take a shot or deliver a cross in the match.
FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Huge production in win de la Torre scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Osasuna.
Impact de la Torre was extremely efficient in this one, scoring with his only shot and assisting with his only chance created for a teammate. He has at least one shot on target from his midfield position in his last three appearances and is in great form heading into a match against Getafe on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Goal, assist in rout De la Torre scored and assisted during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Valencia in the Copa del Rey.
Impact De la Torre was simply astounding during Wednesday's win, putting his name on the scoresheet twice in a man of the match win. The midfielder has made 18 appearances in 2023/24 and is on pace for new career-highs across the board. de la Torre should continue to see major minutes in all competitions heading into the back half of the season.
JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Given bench role De la Torre (hamstring) is on the bench for Friday's match against Athletic.
Impact De la Torre is back on the bench for Friday's contest after missing the last match with a hamstring injury. However, it appears the midfielder may not be completely fit, as he is on the bench instead of in the starting XI like he usually is. The club is most likely just playing it safe heading into the international break, and he should return to the starting XI for a Nov. 25 game against Valencia.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will be option for Friday De la Torre (hamstring) will be available for Friday's contest against Athletic.
Impact De la Torre is healthy and will be an option against Athletic, according to the club. The midfielder was sidelined for their last match with the injury but won't be missing any more time as he will return on Friday. He should return to the starting XI for their game against Athletic, as he has been a regular starter in all but two matches, which he missed due to injury.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trains with team De la Torre (hamstring) is a full participant in team training Wednesday, ahead of Friday's match against Athletic.
Impact De la Torre was back on the training pitch Wednesday, fully participating after picking up a hamstring injury. It seems as if the knock was only minor for the midfielder, and he should be back for this weekend's match. If he does return, expect him back in the starting XI, returning to his normal role.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up hamstring injury De la Torre will not be available for Saturday's match against Sevilla after picking up an injury in his hamstring.
Impact De la Torre will be spending the weekend on the sideline after picking up his second injury of the year. The midfielder previously went down with a similar injury in October and will hope for the same recovery path as last time, seeing he only missed one game with the last knock. The American has been a regular starter for the club this season, so his absence will leave an opening for the likes of Carles Perez, Hugo Sotelo or Franco Cervi to get a nod in the starting XI.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
