Riccardo Sottil - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Leaving Lecce Sottil is headed back to Fiorentina following his loan spell at Lecce.

Impact Sottil showed some interesting flashes at some point, posting one goal, two assists, 24 key passes and 100 crosses (25 accurate) in 21 showings (13 starts), but he couldn't stay healthy down the stretch, and Lecce didn't sign him permanently for now. Fiorentina are particularly thin on the flanks following the departure of Manor Solomon and Jack Harrison and Fabiano Parisi's ACL tear.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Genoa fixture Sottil (back) has continued to train on the side in recent weeks and won't return for the season finale, Lecce relayed.

Impact Sottil has missed the final three months of the season because of an unspecified back problem and will most likely return to Fiorentina at the end of the loan spell. He scored once, assisted twice and added 20 shots (three on target), 24 chances created and 100 crosses (25 accurate) in 21 appearances (23 starts).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Atalanta match Sottil (back) "hasn't been cleared yet," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Sottil doesn't appear to be dealing with an overly concerning back problem, but has trained on the side in recent days and isn't ready to play, missing his second straight fixtures. Lameck Banda and Konan N'Dri will divvy up the minutes on the left flank in relief.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing back injury Sottil won't be available against Roma on Sunday due to persistent back pain and will visit a specialist during the break, Lecce announced.

Impact Sottil would have likely started in this one, as Lameck Banda (chest) is iffy, but he's dealing with a physical problem of his own, which requires further tests to ascertain its severity, the rehab route and the timetable for his return. If the top option can't go, Konan N'Dri, Walid Cheddira and Antonino Gallo would be the fallbacks in the role.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Inter Sottil had three crosses (one accurate), one corner and one clearance in 60 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Sottil co-paced his team in deliveries along with Antonino Gallo but didn't do much besides that, ending his streak of displays with at least one shot and one key pass. He'll split duties with Lameck Banda the rest of the way. He has sent in at least one cross in 17 consecutive appearances, amassing 97 (25 accurate). Furthermore, he has taken one or more corner kicks in five meetings on the trot, piling up 18, with one assist.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Cagliari Sottil assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Sottil drew his third start in a row while Lameck Banda was suspended and found Omri Gandelman in the box with a delivery from long distance ahead of the opening goal, dishing out his second helper in the campaign and his first since mid-September. He has created at least one scoring chance in the last five fixtures, racking up nine key passes and posting eight shots (one on target) and 17 corners over that span. Moreover, he has sent one or more crosses in 16 showings in a row, accumulating 94 deliveries (24 accurate).

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Sottil generated one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Udinese.

Impact Sottil recorded the most crosses in the game and also created three chances. He was replaced by Konan N'Dri in the 77th minute. Sottil has now recorded 35 crosses and created eight chances in the last five games, but has not registered a single assist in that span.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Torino Sottil created one scoring chance and registered two shots (zero on goal), 14 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Sottil got the nod over Lameck Banda in this one and was a force on the wing, posting his second-highest tally of crosses in the season and easily leading his club, but he wasn't too precise. He has sent in at least one delivery in 14 appearances in a row, racking up 73 (21 accurate). Moreover, he has created at least one scoring chance in three straight matches, accumulating five, but with no goal contributions.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lively off the bench against Lazio Sottil created three scoring chances and registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in 26 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Lazio.

Impact Sottil wreaked havoc in his relatively short cameo, trying to will his club to victory, but his teammate didn't capitalize on his feeds. He'll likely continue to divvy up minutes with Lameck Banda. He has launched one or more crosses in 13 displays in a row, amassing 59 (18 accurate), scoring and assisting once and recording 12 shots (three on target), 18 key passes and 29 corners over that span.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in two crosses against Roma Sottil (back) had two corners, two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle (zero won) in 56 minutes in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Sottil got the nod despite coming off an injury, but didn't have a great showing and played just over a half. He'll alternate with Santiago Pierotti and Lameck Banda on both wings while Tete Morente (foot) is currently hurt. Sottil has launched at least one cross in his last nine appearances, amassing 47 (14 accurate) and notching one goal, one assist and 14 chances created over that span.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Sottil (back) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Roma.

Impact Sottil is with his team once again after some injury problems, only taking a short absence and missing one match due to his back injury. He immediately earns the start for his third straight appearance in a starting role, looking to add to his one goal and one assist this season in 11 appearances (six starts).

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Roma match Sottil (back) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Roma on Tuesday.

Impact Sottil trained on the side after missing the previous game but has been called up anyway and will likely begin on the bench, deputizing Santiago Pierotti and Lameck Banda. He has posted at least one cross in his last nine appearances, amassing 45 (14 accurate), scoring and assisting once and notching 14 key passes and seven shots (two on target) over that span.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing minor problem Sottil was ruled out for Saturday's match versus Juventus due to back pain, Lecce relayed.

Impact Sottil experienced some discomfort late in the week and was excluded from the squad out of precaution. He'll try to make a quick recovery, but the short turnaround doesn't help him.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Juventus Sottil is missing from Lecce's squad list to face Juventus on Saturday.

Impact Sottil suffered a physical problem late in the final training session in the week and will be assessed after the game to determine his status for Tuesday's clash with Roma. Since Tete Morente (foot) is also missing, Lameck Banda could get the nod right after returning from AFCON, as Konan N'Dri has never started so far.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in win Sottil had three off-target shots, created eight chances and sent in 15 crosses (eight accurate) during Friday's 1-0 win over Pisa.

Impact Sottil had just his five start of the season and definitely made most of this new chance by being his team's most dangerous threat on both open play and set pieces. The attacker racked up more key passes than he had accumulated over his previous nine appearances, which is a sign that he can still be productive when free from injuries, a status he's struggled to reach for most of his career.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Fiorentina Sottil (calf) wasn't fielded during Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Sottil was available after sitting out three matches, but Tete Morente and Lameck Banda got the start, and Santiago Pierotti came off the bench over him. He'll look to round back into shape and re-join the rotation on the wings ahead in the next game. He had been effective as a starter before the injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Fiorentina clash Sottil (undisclosed) took part in a friendly against Nardo on Thursday with no limitations, Lecce relayed.

Impact Sottil has shaken off a thigh problem that cost him three matches and will resume competing with Tete Morente and Lameck Banda on the left wing. He had started in three of four matches before going down, scoring and assisting once and adding two shots (one on target), three key passes and nine crosses (three accurate).

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent again versus Udinese Sottil (undisclosed) "is still in the hands of the medical staff. We hope he'll return soon," coach Eusebio Di Francesco stated.

Impact Sottil will skip his second game in a row Saturday and is at risk for the following ones as well, although his injury isn't believed to be too serious. Tete Morente and Santiago Pierotti will likely start again, with Lameck Banda and Konan N'Dri as the alternatives.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo match Sottil hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo, Lecce relayed.

Impact Sottil reportedly experienced some muscular discomfort in the final training session and is headed for tests. Tete Morente (calf) could start right away after recovering from injury, with Lameck Banda and Konan N'Dri as the alternatives on the wings.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Lecce fixture Sottil scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Parma.

Impact Sottil bagged the lone goal of the game, surprising the goalie with what was supposed to be a cross but went in without being deflected by anybody. It's his first goal of the season, while he logged an assist in the previous game. He could stay in the XI even after Tete Morente (calf) returns from injury. He has posted two shots (one on target), three key passes, 10 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in five showings (three starts).

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Cagliari game Sottil assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate), two key passes and two corners in Friday's 2-1 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Sottil drew his second start in a row and was the most dynamic attacker for his side. He wriggled free on the left flank and found Tiago Gabriel with a great cross on the opening goal. He had one helper in the entire past season split between Fiorentina and Milan. He's competing for minutes with Tete Morente, Santiago Pierotti and Konan N'Dri. This was by far his best showing so far. He has logged one off-target shot, two chances created, six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in four appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Lecce Sottil has joined Lecce on a season-long loan from Fiorentina.

Impact Sottil goes out temporarily for the second consecutive campaign after having a small role at Milan in the second half of 2024/2025, playing just seven times. He posted one goal, one assist, 22 shots (six on target), 12 key passes and 41 crosses (seven accurate) in 18 matches (eight starts) before the January switch. He'll split duties with Santiago Pierotti, Tete Morente, Lameck Banda and Konan N'Dri on the wings at Lecce.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not sticking around at Milan Sottil is heading back to Fiorentina following a temporary transfer to Milan, TuttoSport relayed.

Impact Sottil only featured six times (one start) during his time at San Siro and wasn't retained permanently. He'll be assessed by the new Fiorentina manager and will likely draw interest from smaller sides.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Roma Sottil (hip) had one key pass, one cross (one accurate) and two passes in six minutes in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Sottil worked his way back from a hip injury but only saw a handful of minutes in the loss. He could get more action if the coach spared his starters in the season final, as Milan have nothing more on the line. He has recorded two shots (zero on target), three chances created, nine crosses (two accurate) and two corners in his last six appearances (one start).

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Roma tilt Sottil (hip) has practiced regularly ahead of Sunday's game versus Roma, Mediaset relayed.

Impact Sottil is on track to return after being sidelined for three fixtures due to a muscular problem in his hip. He'll have decent chances of coming off the bench thanks to his versatility, since Theo Hernandez (thigh) and Samuel Chukwueze (groin) are absent. He has posted two shots (zero on target), two key passes, eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in his last five appearances (one start).

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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