LUCA DE LA TORRE NEWS

Starting against Mallorca De La Torre (nose) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact De La Torre suffered a broken nose while playing for the USMNT during the break, but he was able to train properly this week, so he'll remain in the XI, albeit with a protective mask. This will be his fourth league start in a row.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Saturday De La Torre (nose) is in the squad to play Saturday against Mallorca.

Impact De La Torre suffered a broken nose while representing the USMNT during a friendly against Uzbekistan, but he has been taking part in training while wearing a protective mask. It remains to be seen what kind of minutes he'll receive, though it's worth noting he has started in each of Celta's last three league outings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training Thursday De La Torre (nose) was pictured in training Thursday wearing a protective mask.

Impact De La Torre suffered a broken nose during a friendly against Uzbekistan and returned to Celta Vigo. It's unclear what sort of minutes the midfielder will be given during Saturday's clash with Mallorca, even with the protective mask.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken nose de la Torre suffered a broken nose during Saturday's friendly against Uzbekistan.

Impact de la Torre will struggle with the broken nose as he returns to league action before a Sept. 16 clash with Mallorca. It's unclear if it will actually cost him any sort of playing time, as it's possible he could be able to play with some sort of mask or protective equipment.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Almeria De la Torre (undisclosed) is starting in Friday's match against Almeria.

Impact De la Torre is in the starting squad against Almeria after coming off early due to an undisclosed injury in their last match against Real Madrid. It appears his injury was only a minor knock and that he will be fit to continue in his normal starting position.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday De la Torre (undisclosed) was named to the 23-man squad ahead of Friday's clash with Almeria.

Impact De la Torre left the pitch in the 80th minute versus Real Madrid on Friday but seems fit enough to play heading into the club's matchup with Almeria. The midfielder has started two straight contests in which he registered one shot (off target), one cross (inaccurate) and two tackles (one won). If de la Torre is unable to play, Renator Tapia could be an option to replace him in the starting XI.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off with injury De la Torre recorded one shot (zero on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid. He was injured and subbed out in the 81st minute.

Impact De La Torre got his second start in a row for Celta, however was forced to exit in the 80th minute after picking up an undisclosed injury. More details of his injury should be released in the next coming days, however if he has to miss Friday's clash with Almeria, then Carles Perez could grab the start in his place.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in season finale De la Torre took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Barcelona in the season finale. He also made an interception and won one of one tack...

Impact De la Torre broke into Celta's lineup in January and started 16 of the final 21 matches of the season, finishing with two assists mostly from the left wing in his rookie La Liga campaign. The 25-year-old will regret being hampered by a hamstring injury during the World Cup in Qatar, but he should continue as a starter for his club next season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Balogun, Pulisic headline USMNT's injury-ridden Nations League roster

Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna are among 13 holdovers from the U.S. squad that reached the second round at last year's Wor...

JUNE 1, 2023

Eligible to play Sunday De la Torre has served his one-match ban and will be in contention against Cadiz on Sunday.

Impact De la Torre has started five of his last seven appearances before being suspended for accumulation. In those outings, the midfielder registered four shots (zero on target), 12 crosses (two accurate) and seven tackles (six won). If de la Torre does rejoin the starting XI, his primary fantasy production figures to come from crosses and tackles.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banned against Girona De la Torre will not be eligible for Tuesday's clash with Girona after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact De la Torre has been booked in three straight contests despite only starting one of those contests. The midfielder may have been in line to feature versus Girona due to the injury to Fran Beltran (undisclosed) but now won't be an option for the club.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reyna starts 1st match for US since Berhalter flap, 7-1 rout

Gio Reyna started in his first match with the U.S. after his parents disparaged then-coach Gregg Berhalter for his lack of playing time at the World Cup, a 7-1 rout of 173rd-ranked...

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How a plate of octopus helped USMNT's Luca de la Torre settle in at Celta Vigo and become a fan favorite All it seemingly took was a plate of octopus to turn around the club fortunes of U.S. midfielder Luca de la Torre, who become a fan favorite...

MARCH 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quiet against Osasuna De la Torre had one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 13th minute.

Impact De la Torre got the start Monday after participating in limited training due to an undisclosed injury. He should be happy with the playing time given to him thus far, starting in the last seven matches in a row while generating two assists, nine chances created and nine tackles (four won) in that span.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Monday De la Torre (undisclosed) will feature in the starting XI against Osasuna on Monday.

Impact De la Torre will make his seventh consecutive start despite his undisclosed injury that limited him in training. In his prior six contests, the midfielder recorded two assists, five crosses (two accurate) and nine chances created. While he may not be able to put one into the netting, the midfielder does push the attack from the left side of the pitch, racking up plenty of crosses along the way.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training Thursday De la Torre made a return to team training Thursday, El Desmarque reports.

Impact De la Torre returned to the pitch Thursday and took full part in team training. The midfielder was a mild concern after coming off with a knock during a Sunday win over Valladolid. De la Torre returning to training during the first session of the week is a strong indicator he will be able to play in a Monday trip to Osasuna.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sixth start in a row De la Torre registered one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Valladolid. De la Torre was brought off with an injury...

Impact De la Torre has kept his starting left midfield position since last month, totaling two assists with nine tackles (four won) and nine chances created in that span. Before the winter break, he was mostly an unused sub, barely breaking it in with the first team. However, a change of management gave him a chance for more minutes, and will likely keep his midfield position if he keeps his form up. The midfielder will be a doubt for a Monday trip to Osasuna due to the injury.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw De le Torre took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact De la Torre's fine form from the left wing continued against Real Sociedad, and he's now taken three shots and created seven chances with two assists across his last four La Liga starts.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win De la Torre assisted a goal and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 4-3 victory against Real Betis.

Impact De la Torre set up a Gabriel Veiga strike Saturday for his second consecutive assist, not a bad tally through just three La Liga starts. He will hope to continue to become an integral part of Celta's XI whether in midfield or on the left wing.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Bilbao De la Torre took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Club. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact De la Torre has now started two consecutive La Liga games in Celta Vigo's midfield, his first two starts of the season, and he set up Iago Aspas' winning goal on Sunday. He seemed to be suffering from a cramp near the end of the game so he might still be working his way up to full fitness from a hamstring injury he suffered in late October.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Luca de la Torre? Inside the USMNT World Cup roster

The skilled playmaker will bring some creativity to the USMNT's midfield, Doug McIntyre writes.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

On bench Monday De la Torre (hamstring) was named to the match-day squad versus Wales on Monday.

Impact With just 12 international caps, de la Torre was going to be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI to begin with. If the midfielder does get onto the pitch during the World Cup, it will almost certainly be in a substitute appearance.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on recovery De la Torre (hamstring) is still working his way back from injury, according to manager Gregg Berhalter via Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact De la Torre is unlikely to be initially available when the tournament opens Nov. 21 against Wales. When fully fit, he will add further depth in midfield behind Weston McKennie and Kellyn Acosta.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

US battles injuries, idleness ahead of World Cup opener

A World Cup jammed into the middle of the European season isn’t ideal for the United States

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Travels to Qatar De la Torre (hamstring) travelled to Qatar for the USMNT training camp before the World Cup.

Impact De la Torre continues to make his way back from a hamstring injury. The midfielder isn't likely to be a major factor in the starting XI for the United States even if fully fit, but will be hoping to return to the first team in some capacity before the World Cup opener against Wales.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE