ALVARO MORATA NEWS

Girona upset at 4th-tier rival in Copa; Atlético advances

Girona has been upset at a fourth-tier rival in the Copa del Rey’s round-of-32

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes two shots off bench Morata subbed into Tuesday's Round of 16 match against Morocco in the 63rd minute and he took two shots and created a chance in the 0-0 (3-0 after penalties) defeat.

Impact Morata returned to his impact substitute role for Spain on Tuesday and he had a few opportunities, but it wasn't enough to dispatch Morocco and he didn't even get to take a penalty in the shootout before his side had crashed out of the tournament.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Morocco-Spain

Here's how to bet the Morocco-Spain match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and expert pick from Doug McIntyre.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup Roundtable: Who was the biggest disappointment of the group stage?

Our soccer analysts look back on the World Cup group stage and look ahead to the knockout-round.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Japan advances, Germany bounced on wild day in Group E

Group E was supposed to be a stroll for Spain and Germany. It turned out to be anything but, and for a moment looked like both would be goin...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup 2022 highlights: Japan upsets Spain, 2-1

The 2022 FIFA World Cup continued with Japan defeating Spain, 2-1, on Thursday. Here are the top plays!

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Scores in loss Morata scored one goal from three shots (all on target) during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Japan.

Impact Morata finishes the group stage with three goals and one assist despite starting just in Thursday's game. With the national team underwhelming overall, Morata figures to be a reliable threat whether on the bench or in the lineup.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata reacts to Spain's draw with Germany Alvaro Morata was upbeat despite Germany fighting back to draw 1-1 with Spain at the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Spain 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug equaliser cancels out Alvaro Morata goal as World Cup Group E goes to wire Match report as Niclas Fullkrugs equaliser earned Germany a valuable point against Spain in World Cup Group E. Hansi Flicks side remain bott...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • SKY.COM

Finds net in win Morata scored one goal from one shot in 36 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Germany.

Impact Morata continues to be the first forward off the bench in a role that's rewarded him with two goals and an assist in two games. In the right situations, he's worth the pick given how well he does in limited minutes.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists off bench Morata scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and logged one assist from one chance created in 33 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 7-0 win over Costa Rica.

Impact Though he didn't start, Morata did well to work on a bad reputation of missing the mark in major tournaments. Keeping up his goalscoring is sure to be a tougher task, though first he needs to earn his place in the lineup back from Marco Asensio, who scored in the match as well.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Named to squad Wednesday Morata (hip) will be an option off the bench versus Costa Rica on Wednesday.

Impact Morata should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI for the next Group Stage contests but will have to watch from the sidelines for the opener. The forward enters the competition stuck in a five-match goal drought for club Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes hip issue Morata (hip) told reporters Monday that he has overcome his hip injury and is fully fit.

Impact Morata will be hoping to return to the starting XI for the World Cup opener against Costa Rica. The striker is the favorite to lead the Spanish attack for the World Cup while fit.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 Group E Team Guides: Spain

Spain aren't among the title favorites, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see them win it all.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Participates in training Morata (hip) participated in Friday's training session, according to Radio MARCA.

Impact Morata skipped Thursday's friendly against Jordan but didn't take long to return. So long as he continues to train over the weekend, Morata is expected to start at striker in the Nov. 23 opener against Costa Rica.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup players get protection from social media abuse

World Cup players are being offered some protection from abuse on social media by a project involving their trade union FIFPRO and FIFA

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Likely to miss friendly Morata (hip) is expected to miss Wednesday's friendly against Jordan, according to MARCA.

Impact Morata picked up a hip issue just after the final league match Nov. 9 against Mallorca and it will keep him out of the only friendly in preparation for the World Cup. If fully fit, Morata figures to be the first-choice at striker in the Nov. 23 opener against Costa Rica. If Morata isn't able to play, Ferran Torres is another option for manager Luis Enrique.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip injury Morata did not train with Atletico on Friday due to a muscle injury in his hip.

Impact Morata will be questionable for Saturday's Copa del Rey fixture against Almazan due to this knock, and he is unlikely to feature in the relatively meaningless game with the World Cup just around the corner.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE