Matt O'Riley - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns to bench O'Riley (undisclosed) is back on the bench for Saturday's trip to West Ham.

Impact O'Riley is on the bench Saturday after missing a week due to a knock. As expected he's back fit and back in contention for some minutes. With matches coming every few days in the busy Christmas period, O'Riley should be in for plenty of chances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option Saturday O'Riley (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against West Ham, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Matt is back."

Impact O'Riley missed the club's last match but is in for a quick turnaround after appearing to recover from his undisclosed issue. The midfielder will be happy to have only missed one game due to the injury, having already missed out eight times before. He will probably see a bench spot in his return, starting in only two of his five appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Sunday O'Riley missed out on Sunday's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace due to injury, according to Andy Naylor of the Athletic, per Sam Morton of Sussex Express. "The absence of Matt from the B...

Impact O'Riley is back on the injury list, missing out with only minor issues. That said, he will look for a quick turnaround, possibly featuring against West Ham on Saturday. Once he does return, a bench spot is likely, only starting in two of his five games this season while missing out nine times through injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in Thursday's loss O'Riley had an own goal, one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Thursday's 3-1 defeat versus Fulham.

Impact O'Riley scored an own goal Thursday, a goal which gave Fulham the lead in the 79th minute. It was an unfortunate turn of events for him as he had played very well up until that point. He created his first three chances of the season and set season highs in crosses (six), accurate crosses (two) and corners (five). He also intercepted three passes before he was subbed off in the 81st minute for Georgino Rutter.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in club debut O'Riley scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Manchester City.

Impact O'Riley returned from his injury absence and made his debut for Brighton as he came off the bench in the second half. It was a very productive first appearance as he scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute with a well-placed finish from inside the box.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench O'Riley (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact O'Riley returns to the bench for Saturday's clash after recovering from an ankle injury. He's been running on grass and working in training in recent weeks, and has now been deemed fit enough for a return to match action.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Big chance to appear Saturday O'Riley has a very good chance of being an option for Saturday's match against Manchester City, per manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Impact O'Riley has been a fast recovery following ankle surgery back in September as he in a good place to get the call to the squad on Saturday. If this is the case, the midfielder will start off as depth option until he adjusts to playing in the Premier League. With Celtic last season, he made 37 appearances while scoring 18 goals with 13 assists in the Premiership.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Positive news O'Riley (ankle) is back in training as his return to the pitch is set to be sooner than expected. According to manager Fabian Hurzeler, "We have to see also Matt O'Riley - he's ba...

Impact O'Riley is making exceptional progress from ankle surgery as he is already back on the pitch after 12 weeks post-op. This could see him make a return as early as November, pending fitness and pain tolerance. The midfielder will also aim to make his team debut for Brighton after signing in the summer from Celtic.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Running on grass O'Riley (ankle) was training on grass Tuesday, Brighton announced.

Impact O'Riley continues to work back to fitness after suffering an ankle injury early in the season. The midfielder is training on grass and working without the ball, an important step towards his recovery. If all goes well the O'Riley could be back after the international break in November.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Still keeping up with rehab O'Riley (ankle) is still keeping up with his recovery as "he's close to being back" said manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Impact There is not much of an update for O'Riley, only that he is still continuing his rehab following ankle surgery. The good news is he is on pace for a return in the next month or two, with a chance he can play before the end of 2024.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Working on recovery O'Riley (ankle) is making improvements, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Matt is very positive and he's making small steps forward and I think that's very important when you...

Impact O'Riley continues to work on his recovery following his ankle issues, as he is progressing in his rehabilitation program. However, he is still out, likely needing another month before a return. Either way, this is still positive news, as the midfielder is on the mend and is working his way back to full health.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering individually O'Riley (ankle) is working individually to recover, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Matt O'Riley is in very good shape, who's also training in the gym, doing different stuff...

Impact O'Riley underwent surgery earlier in the month and is now working his way back from the injury. The midfielder is likely to be out until after the October international break at the very least, but he is recovering well. O'Riley barely got started with his new club before suffering the serious injury, opening more minutes for Mats Wieffer in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Completes successful surgery O'Riley (ankle) has completed surgery and is set to return in around two months, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Derren Howard of Sussex World. "He had his operation toda...

Impact O'Riley has finally undergone his surgery, with the operation completed with success. This is great news for the midfielder, as he will now start his road to recovery. He will likely remain out for around the next two months, eyeing a return sometime in November.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo ankle surgery O'Riley will undergo surgery on his ankle and be out an unknown amount of time, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "He needs surgery on his ankle. I can't say how long we expect...

Impact This was unfortunately expected to be the case after O'Riley went down 10 minutes into his Brighton debut following a poor tackle. On a five-year deal, he'll hope to recover before the year turns and still provide something for the Seagulls this season. This injury also likely means Billy Gilmour will stay with the club this transfer window, as Hurzeler figures out his midfield.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

New Brighton signing Matt O'Riley carried off injured eight minutes into debut Brightons new signing Matt ORiley goes off injured eight minutes into his debut after tackle from Crawley Towns Jay Williams.

AUGUST 28 • SKY.COM

Set for further assessment O'Riley (ankle) is set to undergo further testing to reveal the extent of his injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Omar Garrick of The Athletic. "I hope Matt is not as...

Impact O'Riley's debut for the Seagulls was cut short Tuesday, with the midfielder receiving a blow to the ankle in a Carabao Cup match. The extent of his injury is still unknown, although it doesn't appear to be good to start, with him missing at least some time due to the issues. Luckily for the club, he doesn't look to be a player who will take over starting time, so this shouldn't be the biggest loss. However, they will still look to keep depth around, hoping his issues are more minor than they appear.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early O'Riley was forced off due to an apparent injury during Tuesday's clash with Crawley Town.

Impact O'Riley made it just 10 minutes into his Brighton debut before a bad tackle saw him helped off the pitch. The hope will be that it's not a serious injury, though he was in clear pain. O'Riley will likely be sidelined until after the international break at the very least.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Brighton O'Riley has completed a transfer to Brighton from Celtic, according to his new club.

Impact O'Riley is heading from Scotland to England for the next adventure in his career, having joined Brighton on a five-year deal. He comes in as a solid box-to-box midfielder, appearing over 100 times while notching 27 goals in his two-and-a-half-years with Celtic. He isn't set to be an impact player immediately but could work his way into a decent role after being integrated with the squad, likely starting in a reserve to rotational role.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Motherwell 1-2 Celtic: Matt O'Riley's late strike earns dramatic win for champions at Fir Park Match report as Celtic beat Motherwell 1-2; Luis Palma opened the scoring in the 88th minute; Blair Spittal equalised in added time; Matt OR...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • SKY.COM

What Matt O'Riley will bring to Celtic: Inventive passing, composure in front of goal and a tireless work ethic The 21-year-old midfielder is a genuine jack of all trades and his diverse skill set renders him an ideal Ange Postecoglou No 8

JANUARY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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