Ricardo was initially expecting to have a very limited role in the Far East as Spains's third choice goalkeeper.
Following the freak injury Santiago Canizares suffered he is now understudy to Iker Casillas.
He is his club's sole contributor to coach Jose Antonio Camacho's 23-man squad.
The Valladolid stopper is a sharp performer on the domestic front, known particularly for his quick reflexes.
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