ISCO NEWS

Can't play in derby Isco will miss Sunday's derby against Real Betis as he's picked up five yellow cards in 11 league appearances.

Impact Isco is a major loss for a team that's still struggling to pull itself out of an early-season hole at the bottom of the table. With one goal and one assist in the last three games from Isco, Erik Lamela might have big shoes to fill if he's picked to start in the attack as a replacement.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Man City Isco assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Isco grabbed his first UCL assist since April 2018 on Wednesday when his corner kick in the 31st minute found the head of Rafa Mir to slot home. Isco's Champions League campaign is over for the season but he still has the Europa League to look forward to after Sevilla finished third in Group G. He's also averaging two chances created per 90 minutes in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Rayo Isco made an interception and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Isco has now created three chances in two consecutive games, but unlike the Champions League game in mid-week he was not able to get on the scoresheet on Sunday. He has started in 13 of Sevilla's last 14 matches in all competitions since the start of September.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Rayo Isco is fit and in the starting XI to face Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Isco is confirmed in the starting lineup after dealing with an ankle injury in the buildup to the match. The midfielder has provided two assists in ten league appearance as he still waits for his first goal with Sevilla.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Isco has been limited in training as of Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to pain in his ankle, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Isco would be a notable absence after he scored in Tuesday's UCL win over Copenhagen. Were he to miss out Saturday, Papu Gomez could take on a larger role in the attack while Oliver Torres helps to fill out the midfield.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Isco scored one goal to go with three shots (three on target) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 win over FC Copenhagen.

Impact Isco made his first goal of the season in a splendid performance on Tuesday. He managed to get all three of his shots on target while also creating opportunities for the attack. The 30-year-old would like to enhance his contribution to the team with just an average of 1.1 chances created and one cross a match. However, he has been getting on the score sheet of late with a goal and an assist in the last five games.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists game-winner Isco assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Mallorca.

Impact Isco found Nemanja Gudelj in the midfield to grant him his second assist on the season. He has finally been able to get more minutes with Sevilla with already nine starts in 12 appearances. The Spaniard began the season slow but is finally beginning to pick it up with two assists, eight chances created, six interceptions and five tackles (two won) in the last six matches.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists at Villarreal Isco assisted one goal from two chances created, took one off-target shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses and made one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Villarreal.

Impact Isco assisted Oliver Torres' opener in the eighth minute to give them the early lead, but they conceded once in the second half and ended up with one point on the road. The midfielder also led his side in chances created during the match. That was his first assist in seven appearances so far (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in draw Isco created one chance, took three shots (one on goal) and drew five fouls during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Copenhagen.

Impact Isco has drawn 10 fouls over his last two starts and even without any goals in the contest, Isco offered more creative play than his team has shown so far this season. Should his form hold up after the international break, Isco could see more payoff with the help of a few goals elsewhere in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla still winless in Spanish league despite Isco's debut

Isco Alarcón’s debut was not enough to lift Sevilla to a first victory in the Spanish league

AUGUST 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes squad list Isco (fitness) has been called up for Friday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Isco has a chance to make his club debut in this game but judging by his recent status it's unlikely to come as a starter. Due to Tecatito Corona's recent injury, Isco could play plenty once he's reached full fitness.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osasuna beats Sevilla 2-1 in Spanish league opener

The Spanish season has kicked off with Osasuna beating Sevilla 2-1 at home

AUGUST 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Out against Osasuna Isco (fitness) will miss Friday's match against Osasuna.

Impact This news should be expected after manager Julen Lopetegui told reporters earlier in the day that Isco was far behind in his preseason fitness. He may need a couple of weeks to get up to speed and in the meantime look to Alejandro Gomez and Ivan Rakitic to bolster the midfield in attack.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully fit Isco is unlikely to be more than substitute for Friday's match against Osasuna due to a lack of fitness, according to manager Julen Lopetegui via Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Isco will surely have a big role to play but for now he needs to prove he's able to take the pitch without issue. Until that happens, Alejandro Gomez and Ivan Rakitic will be key in this team's creative play.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco

Sevilla has confirmed the signing of former Spain and Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alarcón

AUGUST 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Sevilla set to sign former Spain and Madrid midfielder Isco

Sevilla is boosting its squad by signing Isco Alarcón from Real Madrid

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Heads to Sevilla Isco signed for Sevilla on Sunday. He's committed to a two-year contract, pending the completion of his medical assessment.

Impact For a few years now, Isco has surely deserved a bigger role with Real Madrid, for which he spent the bulk of his career playing for until this summer. He might finally get that at Sevilla, which has made a habit of collecting older but capable attacking talents from Ivan Rakitic to Alejandro Gomez. That being said, there aren't many open spots in the lineup just yet but given some of the fitness and form issues in the attack, it may not be long before Isco gets his chance. As he hasn't been a regular starter since 2017/18, it's definitely worth waiting to find out what kind of job he plays for his new side.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isco announces Real Madrid exit Real Madrid midfielder Isco has announced he will leave the club in the summer when his contract expires.The 30-year-old joined Madrid from...

MAY 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will leave Real Madrid Isco announced on Instagram Monday that he will not return to Real Madrid next season.

Impact Isco tallied 53 goals and 56 assists across 353 games during his nine seasons in Madrid after joining from Malaga in 2013, and he won three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and five Champions Leagues during his time with the club. But his peak happened around 2015-17 and he has started just 11 league games combined in the last two seasons, and the 30-year-old is now departing for a new challenge with his contract run out.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available in season finale Isco (illness) has been called up by Real Madrid for Friday's clash against Real Betis.

Impact Isco has made just two appearances for Real Madrid since early February, but he has recovered from an illness and will want to get some playing time in Friday's season finale.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Isco (illness) will miss Thursday's clash against Levante, according to Carlos Rodriguez of Onda Madrid.

Impact Isco missed last weekend's derby defeat to Atletico Madrid with an illness, and he has been ruled out on Thursday now as well.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Sevilla Isco (back) is in Real Madrid's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Isco has missed his side's last four games in all competitions since the international break with a combination of back issues and an illness, but he's back with the squad on the bench for Sunday's game.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Isco (back) was not in training with Real Madrid on Monday as he's feeling under the weather, according to Miguel Angel Diaz of COPE.

Impact Isco has been out since the international break with a back injury, and now he's dealing with an illness as well. He hasn't been called up to the squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Chelsea, but maybe he'll be fit by the Sevilla game in La Liga at the weekend.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issues Isco was not in training with Real Madrid on Wednesday as he has some discomfort in his back, according to Arancha Rodriguez of Deportes COPE.

Impact Isco will be a doubt for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo with his back injury, but he hasn't featured in La Liga since February and he's started just three times all season.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Isco put one shot on target and created two chances in 65 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Isco returned to the lineup for the first time since the third match of the season and interestingly did so as the center-forward in the absence of Karim Benzema (hamstring). As Isco didn't make it through the full match, he may not have much value to offer, even with the striking options limited behind Benzema. Up next is a trip to Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE