Ricardo Pereira - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Fit but not ready for starting role Pereira is fit once again but is not yet an option for starting time, according to manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy. "He had a great 20 minutes. Of course, with the injury he has, we're...

Impact Pereira looks to still be fit after returning for a short cameo against Manchester City following a hamstring issue, as he was once again deemed fit Thursday and continues to train with the team. However, the defender is still not ready for starting time, being withheld until fully fit. He will look to see a start before the end of the season, as he did see two straight starts before his long absence due to injury.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option from bench Pereira (strain) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Pereira has returned from his strain Wednesday, with the defender finding a spot on the bench after only one game out. This is solid news for the defender who appeared only a match ago before suffering another injury, with that his only appearance since Nov. 2 due to multiple injuries. He will hope to see some time to test his legs after the long layoff.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Man City Pereira (strain) is a late call for Wednesday's clash with Manchester City, coach Ruud van Nistelrooy said in the press conference. "We obviously had Ricardo Pereira out for the Ma...

Impact Pereira missed the last game against Manchester United before the international break due to a muscle issue after returning in the previous game following a long spell out due to a hamstring injury. He has been doing well since then and will likely train Monday and Tuesday before being assessed for his availability for Wednesday's game. That said, even if fully fit, he shouldn't start the game and will likely build his fitness gradually off bench.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscle issue Pereira (strain) is sidelined due to a muscle injury, according to manager Ruud van Nistelrooy."No, unfortunately not. He picked a small injury the day before yesterday [Friday]. H...

Impact Pereira is headed to the sideline with a fresh injury concern. The only minor positive is that he has the international break to try and get fit before an April 2 trip to Manchester City. Injuries have limited Pereira to just three appearances in the Premier League.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled Out Sunday Pereira is ruled out of Sunday's clash against Manchester United due to a minor muscle injury, Leicestershire Live reports.

Impact Pereira isn't in the squad for Sunday's match due to a minor muscle injury. The decision appears to be precautionary since he recently returned from a long-term injury and the international break is approaching. He will have time to recover before their next match against Manchester City on April 2.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available going forward Pereira played six minutes in Sunday's clash with Chelsea, and should play a large role in the system, per manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. "We changed the structure in last 10 minutes...

Impact Pereira spent the better part of three months on the sideline with a hamstring injury, but got back during Sunday's clash with Chelsea. His availability offers a new option for the struggling Leicester side. though it's possible his role remains largely off the bench.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Chelsea Pereira (hamstring) is available for Sunday's match against Chelsea, coach Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed in the press conference.

Impact Pereira has been sidelined since early November with a hamstring injury but is now available for Sunday's match against Chelsea. It remains unclear how he fits into coach Ruud van Nistelrooy's plans and whether he can reclaim a starting role like last season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Pereira (hamstring) has begun to train with the team again, according to manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. "Other than that, Ricardo is making good progress in his comeback. He's part o...

Impact Pereira looks to be nearing a return, with the defender rejoining team training Wednesday for the first time since his injury in early November. This is great news for the club, as he should be expected back within the next few weeks, likely needing around two to three weeks before he is fit. Once he returns he will be expected to see a rotational role, as he did start in both of his appearances but went unused in his other eight appearances on the team sheet.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Pereira (hamstring) is starting to train individually again, according to manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. "He is recovering. He's still in individual training with the physios. He's m...

Impact Perreia appears to be doing well in his recovery process, as he is rehabbing according to his plan. That said, he has begun to train again, although it is only individually and with physios. He will likely still miss a solid chunk of time moving forward, with a return in February questionable and probably not coming until the end of the month at the very least.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Pereira is set to miss four months with a hamstring injury, Rob Tanner of The Athletic reports. "Ricky's injury is more conclusive and serious, a serious hamstring injury, and he i...

Impact Injuries have been an issue for Pereira throughout the season, and the wing-back, who had been limited to just two appearances in the current campaign, won't play in the rest of the calendar year, with a potential return date hovering around late March or even early April. His absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions, and James Justin will likely play on the right side of the defense going forward.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Substituted out on Sunday Pereira registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Ipswich Town.

Impact Pereira recorded 46 touches and also made a tackle. He was replaced by Bilal El Khannouss in the 80th minute. He has now started in back-to-back games. These have been his only appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Another injury-plagued campaign Pereira was only able to make 10 Premier League appearances (five starts) this season, scoring a goal and recording one assist from right-back.

Impact Pereira tore his Achilles in preseason and wasn't able to feature until February, and then he missed another significant chunk of April with a hamstring issue. The 29-year-old hasn't been able to record 1,000 minutes of playing time in a league campaign since 2019/20, and Leicester is now moving down to the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Sunday Pereira, who has been sidelined with a hamstring problem, should be in contention versus West Ham on Sunday. Manager Dean Smith told reporters, "Ricardo Pereira, we scanned him and...

Impact Pereira was not included in the squad for Monday's matchup with Newcastle United but seems to be available for the season finale. Injuries have limited the defender to just nine contests this year in which he made five starts and registered one goal on two shots (one on target), one assist and 16 crosses (four accurate).

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with first-team Pereira (hamstring) continues to train with the first team and could see some minutes against Liverpool on Monday. Manager Dean Smith told reporters, "Ricky is back in full trainin...

Impact Pereira was included in the squad versus Fulham on Monday but didn't get onto the pitch. With some more training sessions under his belt, the attacking midfielder should be in contention to feature in the starting XI, having started four of his last six outings for Leicester.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Tanner: #LCFC team news. Ricardo Pereira back in... - The Athletic #LCFC team news. Ricardo Pereira back in training. Has done part sessions but will be training over the weekend. If he comes through could b...

MAY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could be ready for Monday Pereira (hamstring) is expected to train with the team this weekend and could be ready for Monday's trip to Fulham. "Ricky has been training with us. He is due to train on Saturday...

Impact It sounds like Pereira is inching closer to returning after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury. If fit for Monday, he will likely start off the bench, making just four starts in eight appearances in what has been an injury plagued season for him.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Pereira (hamstring) continues to work his way back from injury with manager Dean Smith telling reporters Friday, "Ricky is still progressing nicely. He should be back soon."

Impact Pereira has missed the last three matches for the club and seems doubtful to suit up versus Everton on Monday. Still, the defender looks poised to return before the end of the season and could be in the mix for the starting XI after featuring in four of the last six contests prior to getting hurt.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Pereira will miss "a few weeks" with a hamstring injury suffered last match, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact Unfortunately for Pereira, it sounds like he'll miss up to a month with this injury after coming off in the 58th minute last weekend. Combined with the absence of Harvey Barnes, Leicester are lacking some quality options on the wings. This injury likely means a return to the starting XI for Tete, though Smith could try something new having been with the team only a week.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener as sub Pereira scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Impact Pereira subbed on after halftime and scored the opener in the 56th minute -- but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. That was his first goal in the season, to go with one assist. The right-back logged his sixth appearance (three starts) since recovering from an Achilles injury suffered in August.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hodgson's Palace halts slide, beats Leicester on late winner

Crystal Palace earned its first victory of 2023 after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s stoppage-time strike gave Roy Hodgson’s team a 2-1 win over Leicester in the Premier League

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ricardo Pereira snatches Leicester City edge v. Crystal Palace | Premier League

APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Assists in home loss Pereira assisted one goal from three chances created, took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (one accurate), made one tackle (won), two interceptions and one clearance and...

Impact Pereira assisted Patson Daka in the 39th minute for the equalizer, but they couldn't avoid the home loss. That was his first assist in the season so far. The right-back logged his second start in a row in his fourth overall appearance since recovering from a long Achilles injury.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally back in starting XI Pereira went the full 90 minutes against Southampton, his first league start since April 20, 2022. In Saturday's clash, Pereira recorded three crosses (one accurate), two tackles (...

Impact Pereira finally made his way back into the starting XI in league play this past weekend, in part due to injuries to Victor Kristiansen (ankle) and James Justin (Achilles). With the left-back's injury woes seemingly behind him, he could be a regular fixture in the starting XI moving forward. He's technically on back-to-back starts, FA Cup included, but it's a wonder if he can be a regular going forward given his lengthy layoff.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in cup exit Pereira shot three times during Tuesday's 2-1 FA Cup loss to Blackburn. According to manager Brendan Rodgers, "[Ricardo] had not after-effects. It was great for him to get the game...

Impact Pereira was in the starting XI midweek at left-back his first start in all competitions since coming back from injury. Injuries have plagued him the last few seasons, but he was a regular when last completely healthy in 2019/20. While he can play left and right-back, it won't be easy to replace Timothy Castagne and Victor Kristiansen in the XI.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Hodgson's Palace halts slide, beats Leicester on late winner