FABIAN RUIZ NEWS

Starting against Strasbourg Ruiz (leg) will feature in the starting XI versus Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Impact Ruiz was sidelined for the last two league matches before the World Cup break but appears to have used the added time off to get back to 100 percent. The midfielder has been in and out of the lineup this season, starting seven of his 13 possible appearances. In those starts, Ruiz recorded nine shots (one on target), 14 tackles (three won) and four interceptions.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Ligue 1 restart Ruiz (muscle) wasn't included in the injury report and should be available for Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Ruiz also took part in the final friendly before the restart last week and should be full go for the restart. If he's fit enough for he may have a good chance for a start even given a number of players in the squad just recently returned from Qatar.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out through World Cup Ruiz has been diagnosed with a muscle problem and will be ruled out until after the World Cup, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Ruiz has suffered severe enough of an injury to surely miss PSG's next two outings which will reduce also his World Cup chances to a minimum. The midfielder should be full healthy by Christmas. In his absence Renato Sanches and Carlos Soler will compete for more minutes.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off with non-contact injury Ruiz was brought off during the 21st minute of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Juventus.

Impact Ruiz pulled up with an issue after a sprint, making a muscular injury the main concern. The midfielder was replaced by Renato Sanches who could take over Ruiz's role in defensive midfield if Ruiz is unable to return for the final matches before the Winter break. Ruiz's first chance to return is during a Sunday trip to Lorient in Ligue 1.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench versus Benfica Ruiz played five minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 1-1 draw to Benfica.

Impact Ruiz has now started just once in last three matches but even when on the pitch for longer he hasn't really been a statistical factor thus far for PSG.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Verona game Ruiz hasn't been called up for Monday's game versus Verona.

Impact Ruiz practiced on the side Sunday and is being spared ahead of a likely move to PSG, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Either Piotr Zielinski or Eljif Elmas will join Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka in the midfield Monday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature versus Spezia Ruiz was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Ruiz did not appear as the coach mostly fielded backups in this one. He had an up-and-down campaign but his numbers have mostly been solid as he notched seven goals, a personal best, five assists, 45 shots (14 on target) and 37 chances in 37 appearances.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Torino Ruiz took one shot on target, won two of four tackles, created one chance and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Ruiz decided the game in the middle of the second half with a sharp shot from inside the box that was slightly deflected by an opponent. He improved to seven goals in the season, plus he has provided four assists. He has notched one each in the last five matches, adding five shots (one on target), four chances and nine tackles (four won). Napoli will host Genoa next Sunday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Sassuolo Ruiz drew one foul, won two duels, created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Ruiz did not put up good-looking numbers, but he collected his fourth assist of the season, the first since mid-January, by slipping it to Dries Mertens early in the second half. He has posted four shots (zero on target), three chances, five crosses (zero accurate) and six tackles (three won) in the last five matches. Napoli will face Torino away Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Poor in Milan clash Ruiz won one of three tackles and three duels and had one clearance in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Ruiz took a clear step back compared to the previous performance and did not manage to pull the strings in this one. He has scored once and posted two shots, one chance, four tackles and eight interceptions in the last five matches. Napoli will face Verona away Sunday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late game-winner versus Lazio Ruiz took two shots (one on target), had two interceptions, created one chance and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Ruiz did not have his greatest outing, but he decided the match at the buzzer by rifling it at the bottom right corner from distance. It is his sixth goal of the season, but the first since early December. He had not taken a shot in the previous four matches. He has notched two chances, two crosses, five tackles and eight interceptions in the past five appearances. Napoli will face Milan at home Sunday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Inter Ruiz created one scoring chance, had one clearance and won two of two tackles and two duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Ruiz had a rather underwhelming display and was a non-factor on offensive, mostly because of the caliber of the opponent. He has collected one assist and added six shots, five chances and two crosses in the last five games. Napoli will face Cagliari away next Monday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists once on Monday Ruiz had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Monday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Ruiz set up Hirving Lozano in the 47th minute assisting Napoli's second goal. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays ten minutes against Sampdoria Ruiz (hip) created one chance in ten minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Ruiz did not get much run in his first game since early December as he missed a month due to a sore tendon in his hip. He should be in better shape for Monday's road game versus Bologna, where he could replace Diego Demme in the XI. He has logged five goals, two assists, 21 chances and 28 tackles in 16 games so far.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sampdoria game Ruiz (hip) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Sampdoria Sunday.

Impact Ruiz has finally shaken off a hip tendon problem that sidelined for a month. He will probably come off the bench in his first game back, with Stanislav Lobotka and Diego Demme getting another start. He has posted five goals, two assists, 20 chances and 28 tackles in 15 games.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Juventus game Ruiz (hip) was not included in Napoli's squad list to face Juventus Thursday.

Impact Ruiz has cleared the COVID-19 protocols, but he has barely practiced in the last month because of a sore tendon in his hip. Given the lack of alternatives, the scrappy Diego Demme and Stanislav Lobotka will pair up in the midfield.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in doubt for Juventus clash Ruiz is at risk of missing Thursday's game versus Juventus as he is still being bothered by his hip injury, Sky Sport reports.

Impact Ruiz has not been able to practice fully once clearing the COVID-19 protocol and will at most be a bench option even if he makes the squad list, the publication adds. He has missed the last four Serie A games. With Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa away for AFCON, Stanislav Lobotka and Diego Demme are the only other options in the midfield.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off COVID-19 Ruiz (hip) has tested negative for Coronavirus in the latest swab, Napoli announced.

Impact Ruiz had to isolate just for a few days after the infection. He should be present for the re-start of practice after the winter break, where he will be assessed for the hip injury that cost him the last three Serie A matches.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Ruiz (hip) tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Napoli announced Sunday.

Impact Ruiz has been out since early December with a hip injury, and he will now have to isolate for at least a week as he recovers from the virus. He will hope to return fully fit in time for the resumption of the Serie A season on Jan. 6.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Ruiz (hip) will be unavailable for Sunday's match against Milan, coach Luciano Spalletti stated.

Impact Ruiz has yet to return to full practice due to tendinopathy in his right hip and is a long-shot for the following game as well. Stanislav Lobotka (thigh) is back from injury for this one, but Diego Demme and Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa will likely get the nod in the midfield.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Empoli Ruiz (hip) was limited to some rehab work throughout the week and will miss Sunday's game versus Empoli, Napoli announced.

Impact Ruiz will skip the second game in a row due to a nagging hip injury. Stanislav Lobotka (thigh) is on the mend as well, but Napoli will have Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa back for this game in the role.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Atalanta Ruiz (hip) was not included in Napoli's squad list to face Atalanta Saturday.

Impact Ruiz will miss at least a game due to tendinopathy in the hip/upper thigh area. Diego Demme and Stanislav Lobokta are likely to partner in the midfield since Franck-Andre Zambo Anguissa is also hurt.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hip problem Ruiz is dealing with some tendinopathy in his adductor and psoas major muscle, Napoli announced.

Impact Ruiz has not been ruled out for Saturday's match versus Atalanta and will be assessed in practice in the lead-up of the clash. Diego Demme and Elijf Elmas would be options to take his place if he could not perform.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE