Impact Ibanez was an option following a knee sprain, but the coach elected to keep Marash Kumbulla in the lineup in this one. The two will be in contention again for Saturday's home game versus Atalanta.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ROGER IBANEZ #3 - DEFENDER - AL-AHLI SAUDI
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Does not feature versus Spezia Ibanez (knee) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 win over Spezia.
Called up for Spezia tilt Ibanez (knee) has been named in Roma's squad list to face Spezia Sunday, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Ibanez could make his return after missing two matches because of a knee sprain. Marash Kumbulla has filled in for him after he got hurt. He has posted 39 tackles, 41 interceptions, 72 clearances and four blocks in 23 games, with seven cleans sheets.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss time Ibanez suffered an MCL sprain in the recent Coppa Italia game and will be out for about a month, Il Tempo reports.
Impact Ibanez is expected to miss three of four matches depending on how the rehab goes. Marash Kumbulla is next in line in the back, but the coach could opt to move on from a three-man defense following the return of Lorenzo Pellegrini.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off in cup game Ibanez bowed out at halftime in Tuesday's Coppa Italia loss against due to a knee problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Ibanez got tangled up in a tackle and initially tried to play through it, but he eventually left the game early. Marash Kumbulla took his spot in the back, and that could be the case also in Sunday's away game versus Sassuolo.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shines defensively in draw Ibanez had one off-target shot, created one chance, made five clearances, four interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless dra...
Impact Ibanez had another rock-solid performance at the heart of the defense for Roma, making a great partnership with Chris Smalling and always having the edge against opposing forwards. With 26 clearances and 14 interceptions over his last six starts, the centre back will try to keep up with the strong play during Feb. 13 visit to Sassuolo.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will return in Empoli match Ibanez served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.
Impact Ibanez will be eligible for Sunday's road game versus Empoli and should return to the XI over Marash Kumbulla, or the two could feature together if Chris Smalling remains unavailable. He has notched 37 tackles, 35 interceptions and 63 clearances in 21 games, with six clean sheets.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth yellow card against Juventus Ibanez had four clearances and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.
Impact Ibanez mostly struggled in this one like the rest of the backline, especially in the second half. He will miss Sunday's home game against Cagliari, but Gianluca Mancini will be back from suspension for that game.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fares well against Atalanta Ibanez (thigh) had three interceptions and nine clearances and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-1 win over Atalanta.
Impact Ibanez was in doubt coming into the match, but he showed no ill effects despite the recent thigh problem and had one of his best showings of the season. He has logged three goals, 28 tackles, 30 interceptions and 55 clearances in 18 matches, with six clean sheets. Roma will host Spezia Wednesday.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Atalanta match Ibanez is 50/50 for Saturday's game versus Atalanta due to a minor thigh injury, Jose Mourinho informed.
Impact Ibanez picked up a small muscular problem in the last game even though he managed to finish it. He is set to be a late call. He will be in contention with Marash Kumbulla considering the return of Gianluca Mancini from suspension.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Spezia game Ibanez had three interceptions, two blocks and two clearances and scored a goal in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Ibanez contributed to the clean sheet with a strong display in the back and sealed the game with a header on a corner kick. He has already scored three times in the season. He has logged 28 tackles, 27 interceptions and 46 clearances in 17 matches, with six clean sheets. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up numbers versus Milan Ibanez won four of four tackles and seven duels and had four clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Milan.
Impact Ibanez stuffed the stat-sheet while going toe-to-toe with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but he also caused a PK due to a reckless tackle in the box. He is set to continue starting until Chris Smalling in ready to return. He has scored twice and posted 18 tackles, 16 interceptions and 31 clearances in 11 games, with three clean sheets. Roma will face Venezia away Sunday.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores versus Cagliari Ibanez scored one goal on one shot on target, created one chance, won three tackles, made four interceptions, drew two fouls and made four clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus...
Impact Ibanez had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net to help his side to take home all three points. The center-back has now registered two goals in 10 appearances this season. However, he holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid versus Napoli Ibanez won three of four tackles and six duels and had three clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.
Impact Ibanez contributed to engulfing a strong attack with a few precise interventions in the back. He has been a regular thanks to Chris Smalling's frequent injures. He has logged ten tackles, ten interceptions and 23 clearances in nine games, with three clean sheets. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads home first goal Ibanez scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), making two interceptions, four tackles (winning two) and a clearance during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Lazio.
Impact Ibanez found the back of the net in the 41st minute, heading home a corner for Roma's first goal. The goal was the first of the season for the defender as he finished with the second highest amount of shots, interceptions and tackles on the team.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fitted with a mask Ibanez sustained a nose microfracture in the last game, but his presence for the next match against Sassuolo does not appear to be in doubt, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Ibanez was able to finish the last game despite the issue and is expected to continue playing through it. However, Chris Smalling should soon return from his injury and that should affect Ibanez's playing time.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in Fiorentina game Ibanez drew two fouls, had three interceptions and five clearances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 3-1 win over Fiorentina.
Impact Ibanez had an impeccable performance in the back even though Roma did not manage to keep a clean sheet in the opener. His playing time could take a hit once Chris Smalling returns. Roma will face Salernitana away Sunday.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Spezia match Ibanez will be sidelined for Sunday's season finale versus Spezia due to a flexor problem in the right thigh, Corriere della Sera reports.
Impact Ibanez picked up the problem in the last game and will not be able to recover. He closes his season with one assist, 59 tackles, 77 clearances and 68 interceptions in matches. Gianluca Mancini and Marash Kumbulla will likely team up in the back Saturday.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves early against Lazio Ibanez played 38 minutes during Saturday's 2-0 win over Lazio, making three interceptions and two clearances.
Impact Ibanez was having a good outing before subbing off with a muscle injury in the right hamstring in the 38th minute. The centerback will be re-evaluated during the week and should be considered questionable for Sunday's visit to Spezia until further notice.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
