RICARDO RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Completes Real Betis move Rodriguez has completed a move to join Real Betis on a two-year contract until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Impact Rodriguez will add some much-needed experience and versatility to Betis' defensive line, and he will fill two needs at once, as he can play both as a center-back and left-back with equal ease. Rodriguez has spent most of his career in the Bundesliga and Serie A, and he joins Betis after spending the last four seasons with Torino, where he logged at least 30 starts in each of the past two campaigns.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven clearances against Italy Rodriguez won one of one tackle and had two shots (zero on goal), seven clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Italy.

Impact Rodriguez was tidy in the back and also provided his contribution on the other end. He has helped keep one clean sheet in four games, posting four crosses (zero accurate), five tackles and 13 clearances.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Atalanta Rodriguez (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Rodriguez dropped to the bench due to an injury as anticipated by the coach and wasn't risked as the game was quickly out of hand for his side. He has started all season long and closed with one goal, two assists, 57 crosses (23 accurate), 45 tackels and 58 clerances in 35 games, contributing to 13 clean sheets. He has been called up by Switzerland for the Euro.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start against Atalanta Rodriguez "can't play due to an ankle injury, but I'll bring him to the bench to see if I can sub him on later," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Rodriguez will make the trip and serve as an emergency option but will see his run of consecutive starts come to an end. Valentino Lazaro or Mergim Vojvoda will take his place on the left wing.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Milan Rodriguez scored one goal and assisted once from one shot (one target) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Rodriguez didn't put together a great stat line but made his touches count, teeing up Duvan Zapata with a great cross and finding the target from distance with a screamer. He had just one assist as far as goal contributions go before this match. He has often played in a more offensive role lately, logging four crosses (one accurate), five clerances and three tackles (all won) in the last five games.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good versus Bologna Rodriguez generated three crosses (zero accurate), one tackle (one won), two interceptions, and one clearance in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Rodriguez wasn't precise but contributed a little on both ends in a tightly contested affair, and his team didn't concede. He has logged 20 crosses (four accurate), six tackles (three won), four interceptions and four clearances in the last five matches, with three clean sheets.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Attacks a lot in Juventus fixture Rodriguez had 10 crosses (two accurate), two clearances, one interception and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Rodriguez had a lot of freedom despite his role and paced his team in deliveries, but he was rarely on point. He has tallied 25 crosses (seven accurate), 10 corners, seven tackles (two won) and seven clearances in his last five showings, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in seven crosses in Empoli game Rodriguez registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate), two chances created and four tackles (one won) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Empoli.

Impact Rodriguez wasn't great in the back in a rare off-day for the whole defense but pushed forward more than a few times and took a few corner kicks. He has started in five straight contests, recording seven key passes, 15 crosses (five accurate) and six tackles (one won).

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lazio Rodriguez (thigh) didn't play in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Rodriguez was surprisingly called up, as the coach had announced his forfeit in the pre-game presser, but he merely served as an emergency option since they were short-handed in the back. He'll have better chances of featuring in Monday's away game versus Roma.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Rodriguez (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Lazio.

Impact Rodriguez is back with the team after missing their last match due to a thigh issue. However, he lines up on the bench, spending his first match of the season in that role. Nonetheless, he should be expected to return to the starting XI in their next contest against Roma on Monday, as up until his injury, he had started every match this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Lazio clash Rodriguez (thigh) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Lazio on Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez was expected to miss multiple games, but he has recuperated quickly and will be back after sitting out just one. Despite his regular role, he might still be managed due to a lingering thigh problem. He'll compete with Adam Masina to get the call in the back. He has logged five interceptions, nine clearances, three tackles (one won) and two crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a low-degree strain of the right pectineus muscle, Torino announced.

Impact Rodriguez was already banged up coming into the game and made things worse during his short time on the pitch. He's poised to skip at least a pair of games. Adam Masina and Saba Sazonov will pick up the slack in the back.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off after 20 minutes Rodriguez was forced off the field in the 20th minute of Saturday's match against Sassuolo, appearing to have possibly picked up an injury.

Impact Rodriguez appeared to not be completely ready to go when taking the pitch earlier Saturday, having come off in the 20th minute after entering the match on the injury report. He previously was dealing with a thigh issue and may have aggravated that area once again, leading to his early exit. Not much more will be known until the post-match press conference, but many will hope for the move to be more for cautionary reasons following his minor injury this week and for the defender to be back on the pitch next week to face Leece on Friday.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Rodriguez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Rodriguez keeps his starting streak intact, healing up from a thigh injury he picked up midweek to make the starting XI Saturday. The defender has yet to miss a start this season, featuring in all 23 of the club's matches thus far, being a crucial piece of their three-back system in the defense.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Sassuolo tilt Rodriguez (thigh) has made Torino's squad list to face Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez is good to go despite bowing out in the past game and a challenging week and is neck-and-neck with Adam Masina to start in the back. He has logged 12 clearances, five tackles (three won) and seven interceptions in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sassuolo game Rodriguez (thigh) "has practiced on the side for the entire week. We'll see how he feels in the final session," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Rodriguez avoided serious issues but will likely be forced to sit the Sassuolo game on Saturday and would at best be a bench option if available after a subpar week. Adam Masina is slated for his first start since joining the team.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Salernitana game in first half Rodriguez had one clearance in 43 minutes before leaving Sunday's 0-0 draw with Salernitana due to a thigh injury, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Rodriguez couldn't continue after indicating some discomfort and was replaced by newcomer Adam Masina. He's headed for some tests ahead of Friday's away game against Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good against Cagliari Rodriguez generated one cross (zero accurate), four interceptions, four clearances, and one tackle (zero won) in Friday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Rodriguez turned in a solid shift and raked up stats in the back, but his side allowed one goal. He has recorded seven tackles (three won), eight interceptions, 12 clearances, and four crosses (three accurate) in the last five games, with two clean sheets and one assist.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season in draw Rodriguez assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Rodriguez earned his first assist of the year after playing his second-highest number of passes in a game with 73. He has started every match for his side this season and will continue to play a big role for Udinese the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins six tackles versus Frosinone Rodriguez registered two crosses (zero accurate), one interception, one clearance, and seven tackles (six won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Rodriguez did his part in holding the opponents scoreless with a very physical display. He has logged 13 tackles, 10 crosses (five accurate), and 10 clearances in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in two crosses versus Monza Rodriguez (thigh) had one clearance and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Monza.

Impact Rodriguez managed to play 72 minutes despite an ailment but didn't put up stats. He kept his streak of consecutive starts alive. He has tallied 15 crosses (nine accurate, four tackles, and eight clearances in the last five contests, contributing to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Monza Rodriguez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Monza.

Impact Rodriguez will avoid missing any time with his latest knock, as he is in the starting XI for Saturday's contest. The defender is yet to miss a match this season and should maintain his starting role now that he is back healthy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Monza game Rodriguez (thigh) has been included in Torino's squad list to face Monza on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez has made progress after being labeled as doubtful by the coach and is reportedly in contention to start. He has notched 13 crosses (seven accurate), five tackles, and nine clearances in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monza game Rodriguez (thigh) "doesn't have major problems but is unlikely to be available versus Monza," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Rodriguez escaped without a strain after bowing out last week, but it might be too early for him to feature. He'll be assessed until the final price, and he might not feature even if he's called up. One among David Zima, Saba Sazonov, and Mergim Vojvoda will eventually fill in for him in the back.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids big issues Rodriguez is nursing some soreness in his right thigh, Torino relayed.

Impact Rodriguez will be assessed in the next couple of days to verify whether it's too risky for him to play against Monza, as the issue is minor. David Zima and Saba Sazonov are the next men up in the back.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE