LUIZ FELIPE NEWS

Transfer to Saudi Felipe will be transferring to Al-Ittihad from Betis, announced by the clubs on Thursday.

Impact Felipe will be joining the likes of Karim Benzema and N'golo Kante after being dealt to the Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad from Betis on Thursday. The Brazilian accumulated 32 appearances over the past two seasons for Betis, registering 44 tackles, 41 interceptions and 136 clearances during his time with the club. This transfer will leave Betis with a hole in the defense, as the defender has started all four games this season. Expect the likes of Juan Miranda, Jose Calderon or Marc Bartra to start in the middle of the defense with Felipe leaving.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role suffers due to injury Felipe made 23 appearances (22 starts) in La Liga during the 2022-23 season.

Impact Felipe was the first choice on the team sheet during his first season at Betis. That said he failed to take a consistent role in the first team simply due to injuries that seemed to plague him throughout. Felipe will hope to avoid those injuries and take on a major role heading into 2023-24.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances Felipe generated one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Luiz Felipe was very active on the defensive end, but unfortunately, his efforts were not enough to give Betis the win or even a clean sheet. The Brazilian defender is likely to remain in the lineup when Betis take on Girona on Sunday.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Felipe (thigh) was included in the match-day squad versus Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Impact Felipe is back after having missed just one match due to his thigh problem. In his last six outings, the central defender generated 28 clearances, 10 tackles (six won) and seven interceptions. Barring any setbacks, Felipe should be in contention to reclaim his place in the starting XI against Sevilla on May 21.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured again Felipe suffered a thigh injury in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Felipe, having only recently returned from three weeks out, has suffered another setback in what has been an injury-hit debut season in La Liga. His replacement, Edgar Gonzalez, was sent off and will be suspended for Thursday's match against Athletic Club. This leaves manager Manuel Pellegrini dangerously short of cover at centre-back and he maybe forced to play somebody out of position if Victor Ruiz fails to recover from a muscle injury.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Atletico Felipe (undisclosed) is in Betis' starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Felipe is back in the XI alongside German Pezzella in central defense after missing Betis' last two games prior to the international break due to injury.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training on birthday Felipe (undisclosed) returned to training with Betis on Wednesday, Spanish newspaper ABC reports.

Impact Felipe has missed his side's last three games across all competitions since getting injured in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 tie against Manchester United in early March, but he's returned to the squad now -- on his 26th birthday, no less -- and will hope to regain fitness in time to return for the La Liga game against Atletico Madrid on April 2. Edgar Gonzalez or Victor Ruiz has replaced him as German Pezzella's center-back partner in the meantime.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for selection Felipe is eligible to return from a one-match ban he picked up against Celta Vigo.

Impact Felipe was shown a straight red card during second half stoppage time and was handed a one-match ban. The defender is now set to return to the first time, with a consistent starting role likely on tap for the defender.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Celta Felipe received a straight red card for violent conduct in the 95th minute of Saturday's defeat against Celta Vigo. He took a shot on target and made four clearances and two interc...

Impact Felipe will now be suspended at least for next weekend's clash against Almeria following his sending off on Saturday, and possibly for longer if La Liga deems it necessary. This was his second red card in his last four appearances since the World Cup break, with Edgar Gonzalez likely to replace him in central defense once again.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Felipe has served his two-game suspension and is eligible to return at Getafe this Saturday.

Impact Felipe received a straight red card during a scoreless Betis draw with Athletic Club just before the turn of the new year. German Pezzella will presumably head back to the bench with his return to the lineup.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eventful scoreless draw Felipe received a straight red card during stoppage time of Thursday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club. Prior to being sent off, he made 11 clearances, won two tackles and kept t...

Impact Felipe was his squad's best defender Thursday, pacing all players on the pitch in clearances, but he will now be unavailable due to suspension for an 8 January visit to Rayo Vallecano. German Pezzella is the most likely replacement in the near-term and should vacuum up most of the absent minutes in central defense.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shown straight red card Luiz Felipe was shown a straight red card during stoppage time of Thursday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Luiz Felipe was sent off for a violent challenge that nearly sparked a brawl. The defender will be suspended for a Sunday trip to Rayo Vallecano at the very least. Edgar Gonzalez could see a return to the starting XI in that match.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seen in training Felipe (thigh) participated in Tuesday's training session, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Felipe missed five straight matches before the World Cup as a muscular injury was pushed too hard. He now has until a Dec. 29 match against Athletic Club and should have more than enough time to reprise his starting role.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Felipe (thigh) participated in Tuesday's training session ahead of Thursday's trip to Sevilla, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Felipe was already declared to be out through the World Cup but he's already back in training and on the road to recovery. For the final match before the mid-season break, Edgar Gonzalez or Victor Ruiz could take Felipe's place in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out through World Cup Felipe will be out until after the World Cup with a thigh injury suffered in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Impact Felipe suffered the injury after just 20 minutes of Sunday's match and will miss at least five matches between the league and UEL. Victor Ruiz replaced Felipe following the injury and either Ruiz or Edgar Gonzalez will take his place in the lineup.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Felipe completed his suspension during Sunday's draw with Valladolid and will be available for Sunday's match against Almeria.

Impact Felipe has started in six straight games when available, keeping some nice continuity during a transitional period early in the season when the roster was stuck in registration rules and contending with transfers. In his return, Felipe could start alongside Edgar Gonzalez in central-defense.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Celta Felipe was sent off in the 20th minute of Sunday's match against Celta Vigo after a VAR check.

Impact Felipe was caught pulling back a defender in the wrong spot and gets dismissed for denial of a goalscoring opportunity. While he's suspended for Sunday's trip to Valladolid, German Pezzella could return to the starting lineup after coming in to shore up the defense in Sunday's game.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Mallorca Felipe will miss Saturday's clash against Mallorca with a suspension he carries with him from his time at Lazio, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Felipe had trouble getting registered in La Liga after joining Betis in July, which is what made him miss Monday's season opener against Elche. That issue has since been resolved, so now he will serve a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation from his time with Lazio -- he picked up his 10th booking of the 2021/22 campaign in the Serie A finale -- on Saturday. German Pezzella and Edgar Gonzalez will likely remain Betis' center-back pairing until Felipe is eligible to debut versus Osasuna next week.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pens contract with Betis Felipe has inked a five-year contract with Betis Sevilla after becoming a free agent, the club announced.

Impact Felipe has shown steady improvement in his five years at Lazio and fell out of favor late last season only because it became apparent that he was not going to sign an extension. He posted 51 tackles, 35 interceptions, 120 clearances and 46 blocks in 38 appearances (35 starts) in 2021/2022, contributing to eight clean sheets. He is slated to be a regular starter at his new team.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss first game of next season Felipe had two clearances and was booked for the tenth time in 2021-2022 in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Verona.

Impact Felipe returned to the XI since Patric was suspended, but he did not have a great display like the rest of the defense, as they gave up three goals. He will be unavailable for next season's opener due to yellow card accumulation. He is far from certain to stay at Lazio since his contract runs out in June. The suspension would carry over to any league.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature versus Genoa Felipe (knee) was an unused sub in Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Felipe returned to the squad list after missing one game with a knee sprain, but the coach kept riding Patric. Felipe was the clear starter before the hiccup so it should not be long before he is back in the XI, although the teammate has done well in relief. He has logged 39 tackles, 33 interceptions, 92 interceptions and 32 blocks in 27 Serie A appearances, with five clean sheets. Lazio will host Torino Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Genoa game Felipe (knee) is a bench option for Sunday's match versus Genoa.

Impact Felipe is available after dealing with a knee injury, but the coach has elected to keep the healthier Patric in the XI for this one.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option versus Genoa Felipe (knee) logged two full practices late in the week, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Felipe is on track to return after missing the previous game due to a knee sprain, although he will have to compete for the starting job with Patric given his imperfect conditions. He has logged 39 tackles, 33 interceptions, 92 clearances and 32 blocks in 27 Serie A matches, with five clean sheets.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo match Felipe (knee) was not included in Lazio's squad list to face Sassuolo Saturday.

Impact Felipe experienced a setback in the final practice of the week and will not be an option for this one, Tuttomercatoweb informs. Francesco Acerbi and Patric are the only center-backs available for this one, so the coach would have to adapt somebody to the position if something happened to them.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Sassuolo game Luiz Felipe (knee) trained fully Thursday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Luiz Felipe was limited for a few days after turning his knee with the national team, but he was tested among the starters for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo. Patric would get the nod if the coaching staff decided to err on the side of caution with him. Felipe has notched seven tackles, six interceptions, 13 clearances and six blocks in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE