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Sent off against Celta Felipe was sent off in the 20th minute of Sunday's match against Celta Vigo after a VAR check.

Impact Felipe was caught pulling back a defender in the wrong spot and gets dismissed for denial of a goalscoring opportunity. While he's suspended for Sunday's trip to Valladolid, German Pezzella could return to the starting lineup after coming in to shore up the defense in Sunday's game.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Mallorca Felipe will miss Saturday's clash against Mallorca with a suspension he carries with him from his time at Lazio, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Felipe had trouble getting registered in La Liga after joining Betis in July, which is what made him miss Monday's season opener against Elche. That issue has since been resolved, so now he will serve a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation from his time with Lazio -- he picked up his 10th booking of the 2021/22 campaign in the Serie A finale -- on Saturday. German Pezzella and Edgar Gonzalez will likely remain Betis' center-back pairing until Felipe is eligible to debut versus Osasuna next week.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pens contract with Betis Felipe has inked a five-year contract with Betis Sevilla after becoming a free agent, the club announced.

Impact Felipe has shown steady improvement in his five years at Lazio and fell out of favor late last season only because it became apparent that he was not going to sign an extension. He posted 51 tackles, 35 interceptions, 120 clearances and 46 blocks in 38 appearances (35 starts) in 2021/2022, contributing to eight clean sheets. He is slated to be a regular starter at his new team.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss first game of next season Felipe had two clearances and was booked for the tenth time in 2021-2022 in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Verona.

Impact Felipe returned to the XI since Patric was suspended, but he did not have a great display like the rest of the defense, as they gave up three goals. He will be unavailable for next season's opener due to yellow card accumulation. He is far from certain to stay at Lazio since his contract runs out in June. The suspension would carry over to any league.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature versus Genoa Felipe (knee) was an unused sub in Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Felipe returned to the squad list after missing one game with a knee sprain, but the coach kept riding Patric. Felipe was the clear starter before the hiccup so it should not be long before he is back in the XI, although the teammate has done well in relief. He has logged 39 tackles, 33 interceptions, 92 interceptions and 32 blocks in 27 Serie A appearances, with five clean sheets. Lazio will host Torino Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Genoa game Felipe (knee) is a bench option for Sunday's match versus Genoa.

Impact Felipe is available after dealing with a knee injury, but the coach has elected to keep the healthier Patric in the XI for this one.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option versus Genoa Felipe (knee) logged two full practices late in the week, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Felipe is on track to return after missing the previous game due to a knee sprain, although he will have to compete for the starting job with Patric given his imperfect conditions. He has logged 39 tackles, 33 interceptions, 92 clearances and 32 blocks in 27 Serie A matches, with five clean sheets.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo match Felipe (knee) was not included in Lazio's squad list to face Sassuolo Saturday.

Impact Felipe experienced a setback in the final practice of the week and will not be an option for this one, Tuttomercatoweb informs. Francesco Acerbi and Patric are the only center-backs available for this one, so the coach would have to adapt somebody to the position if something happened to them.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Sassuolo game Luiz Felipe (knee) trained fully Thursday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Luiz Felipe was limited for a few days after turning his knee with the national team, but he was tested among the starters for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo. Patric would get the nod if the coaching staff decided to err on the side of caution with him. Felipe has notched seven tackles, six interceptions, 13 clearances and six blocks in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee problem Luiz Felipe tweaked his knee while practicing with Italy and is in doubt for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Luiz Felipe returned to his club before taking part in Tuesday's friendly versus Turkey, where he would have probably played. He will be assessed by his team's doctors, and the injury might force him to miss some time. Patric would be next in line in the back.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers in Inter clash Luiz Felipe had two blocks and seven clearances and won two of five tackles and nine duels in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Luiz Felipe led the backline sans Francesco Acerbi and assembled one of his busiest stat-lines, but he could not stop the opponents from scoring twice. He has recorded 27 tackles, 24 interceptions and 73 clearances in 18 matches, two no clean sheets. Lazio will face Salernitana away Saturday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Sampdoria Felipe cleared his suspension in Monday's 4-4 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact Felipe will be eligible to play against Sampdoria Sunday and will be back to the starting XI next to Francesco Acerbi, as he has done for most of the season. Stefan Radu will be their top backup since Patric is suspended. He has posted 20 tackles, 20 interceptions and 45 clearances in 12 matches, two no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Udinese game Felipe won two duels, had two interceptions and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Felipe had a rough performance due to Napoli's offensive prowess and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Either Patric or Stefan Radu will replace him in the middle of the defense.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Juventus Felipe had two blocks, two interceptions and three clearances and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Felipe piled up defensive stats and fared well, however Juventus hit the net twice on PKs. He has registered 20 tackles, 18 interceptions, 44 clearances and 13 blocks in 11 matches, with no clean sheets. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat-sheet against Atalanta Felipe had two interceptions and six clearances and won five duels and three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Felipe showed no ill-effect of the recent ailment and went toe-to-toe with the Atalanta attackers, doing his part even though Lazio gave up two goals. He has posted 18 tackles, 13 interceptions and 40 clearances in nine games. Lazio will face Salernitana at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Atalanta Felipe has been included in the starting XI for the match against Atalanta on Saturday.

Impact Felipe will start the match on Saturday. The defender was uncertain to take part in the fixture after being substituted in the previous outing due to an apparent muscular injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Atalanta clash Felipe was replaced for cramping up and the sub was mostly precautionary, Lazio team doctor told Corriere dello Sport.

Impact Felipe is poised to be available for Saturday's match versus Atalanta, then it will be up to the coach to decide whether to start him or not given the minor issue and short turnaround. If he did not, Patric would take his place.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off early versus Fiorentina Felipe had five clearances, one block and one interception and won two of two tackles in 77 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina before subbing off due to an apparent mus...

Impact Felipe tried to soldier through the problem for a few minutes before bowing out. He will be assessed in short order. He had an impressive display in this one. The next man up in the back would be Patric. Lazio will face Atalanta away Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Fiorentina Felipe cleared his suspension in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Felipe will be back in the lineup in Wednesday's home game against Fiorentina. He will most likely substitute Stefan Radu in the XI. He has recorded 11 tackles, ten interceptions, 29 clearances and ten blocks in seven games, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in Inter game Felipe had three interceptions, four clearances and four blocks and was sent off after the final whistle in Saturday's 3-1 win over Inter.

Impact Felipe had his best performance of the season as he took one more responsibilities with Francesco Acerbi sidelined, but he received a red card after the game for celebrating a little too much. Lazio will be down both starting center-backs in next Sunday's match versus Verona. The next men up are Stefan Radu and Denis Vavro.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers versus Milan Felipe (calf) had two blocks and five clearances and won five duels and one of three tackles in Sunday's 0-2 loss versus Milan.

Impact Felipe fared decently in his return from injury, but that did not prevent the opponents from hitting the net twice. He has opened the season ahead of Patric and Stefan Radu in the defensive depth chart. Lazio will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing fully Felipe (calf) has been a full go in training in the last couple of days and is expected to start Sunday versus Milan, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Felipe skipped the last game before the break due to a calf ailment, but the problem never appeared to be too serious. He will most likely replace Patric in the back in the challenging match-up versus Milan.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back after the break Felipe (calf) was a late scratch due to muscle fatigue for the last game against Spezia and should be able to recover in time for the Milan game, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Felipe was questionable heading into the match and was ultimately ruled out as the coaching staff opted to play it safe even though his problem was minor. Patric took his spot in the back. Felipe will have two weeks to recuperate fully.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Spezia game Felipe picked up a minor muscular issue in practice and his presence for Saturday's match against Spezia is in doubt, coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Felipe underwent some tests, which came back negative, the coach stated. However, he feels some discomfort in his thigh and might be spared Saturday to avoid more serious problems. Stefano Radu or Patric could take his place in the back.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Sassuolo match Felipe won one tackle, had one interception and one clearance and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Torino.

Impact Felipe filled in for Francesco Acerbi in the back, making his first start since returning from an ankle injury. He will be unavailable Sunday versus Sassuolo due to yellow-card accumulation. Acerbi might be out due to a knee problem, so they might have to turn to Patric or deploy Marco Parolo in the back. Felipe has featured just 18 times this season due to an ankle surgery.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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