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Makes bench Sunday Rodrigo is in the match day squad to face West Ham on Sunday.

Impact Rodrigo returns after dealing with a heel injury in the buildup to the match. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option Sunday Rodrigo (heel) is expected to be fit for Sunday's trip to West Ham, reports David Anderson of Daily Mirror.

Impact Rodrigo is dealing with plantar fasciitis, which can feel better out of nowhere and then be bad again the next day. While there's a chance he starts Sunday given the other injuries in the team, he hasn't played in more than a month and needs a full week of training to get back his fitness.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without timeline Rodrigo (heel) continues to deal with pain and has no timeline to return, according to Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact This is beginning to sound a lot like plantar fasciitis for Rodrigo, which could likely bug him the rest of the season. Jonny Evans went through a similar issue last year and he missed a good chunk of time. For now, it doesn't seem like Rodrigo will be available before the next international break.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to manage pain Rodrigo continues to manage pain in his heel and may not play before the end of the year, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Rodrigo seems likely to miss the next two matches, at a minimum with his heel issue. There's a chance this is actually plantar fasciitis, something that could take weeks or months to recover from. Unfortunately, it coincides with numerous other team injuries.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with heal pain Rodrigo is dealing with heal pain and is having his activity reduced, according to the team.

Impact Rodrigo has played 45 minutes the last two matches and now the reason is known. He'll likely be on the bench again Saturday, but after this update, there's a chance he's not even in the squad for the trip to Chelsea, giving way to Tyler Roberts again in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Rodrigo (foot) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Brighton.

Impact Rodrigo returns to the XI after missing out last weekend. It also looks like he's back in a forward role after playing as more of a midfielder his last couple starts. No matter, he's provided 11 shots (five on target) in his past three starts.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In contention Saturday Rodrigo (foot) will be available against Brighton on Saturday.

Impact Rodrigo has started all 10 of his appearances for the club this season, in which he garnered two goals on 20 shots (nine on target), 16 crosses (eight accurate) and four corners. While he doesn't have a significant role on freekicks, the forward still is capable of producing top-half fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with foot injury Rodrigo is not in Leeds' match day squad for Sunday's clash against Tottenham.

Impact Rodrigo is out with a minor foot injury on Sunday, and Joe Gelhardt is lining up at striker against Spurs.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots against Leicester Rodrigo took five shots (two on target), created one chance, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Leicester.

Impact Rodrigo took the second-most shots for his side, but it wasn't enough to help them earn three points at home. The forward has two goals in the season, both in his previous two games, and will now look to get on the scoresheet at Tottenham on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati returns for Spain's decisive World Cup qualifiers

Spain coach Luis Enrique has called up Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati for the national team’s decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Nets game winning goal Rodrigo scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Norwich City.

Impact Rodrigo found the back of the net in the 60th minute scoring the game winning goal for Leeds. The goal was the second of the season for the forward while he finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late pen Rodrigo scored once on three shots (one on goal), as well as creating five chances during Saturday's one-all draw with Wolves.

Impact Rodrigo scored once and gave himself a solid floor even without the goal, sending in eight crosses and picking up a duty on set-pieces. The forward has been an inconsistent fantasy option, but if Raphinha misses time Rodrigo stands to be the beneficiary.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Rodrigo failed to take a shot in 64 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Southampton.

Impact Rodrigo has yet to score a league goal this season and his early departure could be a sign that his poor form will finally land him on the bench. However, the absence of Patrick Bamford will give him more time to prove his case on a team that hasn't lived up to offensive expectations across the pitch. Up next is a visit from Wolves, which have conceded eight goals in eight games this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in win Rodrigo took two shots and created four chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Rodrigo was dangerous with his passing against Watford on Saturday, and he will be fresh and ready to go against 17th-placed Southampton after the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matches team-high chances created Rodrigo took three shots (one on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

Impact Rodrigo was held off the scoresheet but played fairly well going forward on Friday. The attacker finished with the third highest amount of shots on the team while his three chances created matched the team-high total in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances at Burnley Rodrigo created two chances, sent in one accurate cross, made two tackles (one won) and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

Impact Rodrigo had a quiet outing and couldn't help them earn the road win before subbing off in the 73rd minute. The forward has yet to play the full 90 in the season, and will look to do so when they host Liverpool on Sep 12.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kepa added to Spain's 'parallel' squad ahead of Euro 2020

Spain has added more players to its “parallel” squad ahead of the European Championship

JUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Rodrigo, Fornals join Spain to train in separate bubble after Busquets positive Leeds United’s Rodrigo Moreno and West Ham United’s Pablo Fornals are among four players Spain have called up to take part in a parallel tra...

JUNE 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Spain again has to weather a storm before a major tournament

Spain’s preparations for a major soccer tournament again have taken a hit just before it is set to start playing

JUNE 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Nets in finale Rodrigo scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 3-1 win over West Brom.

Impact Rodrigo came off at half time, but he was immense in the first half, and helped seal a historic Leeds season. The striker ended the campaign with four goals in four games, and seven goals overall. Look for him to carry that good form into 2021/22.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Southampton Rodrigo took a shot and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Southampton. He also made a clearance and he created four chances overall in the match.

Impact Rodrigo made his first start since January on Tuesday, and he continued his fine form with an assist for Patrick Bamford's opener. On Sunday he will face relegated West Brom, which boast the Premier League's worst defense, in the season finale.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace against Burnley Rodrigo scored two goals and created two chances in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Burnley. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Rodrigo came off the bench and turned Saturday's game into a blowout. He has three goals in less than 45 combined minutes in his last two appearances, and he will hope to have earned a start in one of Leeds' last two games against Southampton and West Brom.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Southampton after successive draws

Liverpool heads to Southampton atop the Premier League in its title defense but now only due to having a better goal difference than Manchester United

JANUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Spain recalls in-form Morata for games vs. Germany, Swiss

Juventus striker Álvaro Morata is back on Spain's squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Germany and Switzerland

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Elche deals Valencia 3rd straight loss in Spanish league

Elche has beaten Valencia 2-1 to deal the visitors a third consecutive loss in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

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