Ricardo Pereira - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • 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

Features in Spurs win Pereira subbed in for the final few minutes of Saturday's 4-1 victory against Tottenham.

Impact Pereira made his first appearance of the campaign Saturday after recovering from a ruptured achilles he suffered in preseason back in late July. The 29-year-old has been hampered by a litany of injuries for a while now and hasn't been a consistent starter across a full Premier League season since 2019/20, but Pereira has the talent to potentially displace Timothy Castagne in the XI at right-back if he can actually stay fit.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench as expected Pereira is fit and in the match day squad to face Tottenham on Saturday.

Impact Pereira is in the squad for the first time since August after returning from a ruptured Achilles. The fullback starts from the bench but is available for his season debut if called upon.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Saturday Pereira (Achilles) played in a friendly in the training grounds and looks to be available for Saturday's clash with Tottenham Hotspur, "He (Ricardo) has looked great, so he'll come...

Impact Pereira has been out with a ruptured Achilles suffered in August, but he's been training for a few weeks and apparently is ready to go as soon as Saturday. He figures to make a gradual return to the squad and it's hard to see him starting in the next couple weeks given his injury problems the last couple years. Once healthy and fit, he could find time in the starting XI at either full-back spot.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working way back into team Pereira (Achilles) is expected to get time with the youth teams before returning to the first-team squad, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "He's getting his movements again. H...

Impact Pereira is training and all seems well, but he'll need about a month of full training before he's pushed back onto the pitch given the injury. He'll likely compete in multiple youth matches before returning to the senior team, meaning he may still be another month out from minutes for the Foxes.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Pereira (achilles) returned to training with Leicester City on Thursday.

Impact Pereira hasn't played at all this season since rupturing his achilles in early August, but he is making good progress with his recovery as his return to training indicates. He is unlikely to be ready by Saturday's clash against Brighton, but maybe he will be fit enough to fully rejoin the squad in February.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in January Pereira (Achilles) could return to team training by mid-January, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "We're hoping at some point in January, towards the middle or the end, he can...

Impact It's a positive update for Pereira, who should get back on the pitch at some point this season. He tore his Achilles back in August, so it's still a quick timeline for him. Once back on the pitch, he may take another month or two to feel comfortable and get back his fitness.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doing well in recovery Pereira (Achilles) is projected to return to the pitch in January, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "Mentally, he's in a really good place. He's had a tough, though time with...

Impact Pereira has spent the last couple years rehabbing injuries, so this recovery is going to take a bit of time. While he could be in limited training in January, he may need more than a month of work before he's ready for action again, pointing to a return to the squad likely later than January.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for six months Pereira could miss up to six months after rupturing his Achilles in the preseason, Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers announced Friday.

Impact This news is another major blow for Pereira, who has been limited to just 29 Premier League appearances across the last two seasons due to multiple injuries. He's now expected to be out until the new year with this Achilles issue he suffered against Sevilla last weekend, Leicester's final preseason match before the campaign. This injury means extended run for the rest of Leicester's full-backs like Timothy Castagne, James Justin and Luke Thomas.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up Achilles issue Pereira was forced off in the first half of Sunday's friendly against Sevilla with an Achilles issue which doesn't look good, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "Obviously there...

Impact It'd be extremely difficult for Pereira if he suffered another severe injury, as he simply can't stay healthy. He'd be a regular if fully healthy, but he hasn't had more than a couple months of complete health in a season for a few years and it looks like he'll open 2022/23 with that being the case. A possible absence means more time for Timothy Castagne and James Justin with Luke Thomas helping off the bench.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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