ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Jose Maria Gimenez - Back with club Gimenez was back in training with Atletico Madrid on Thursday after returning from the World Cup.

Impact Gimenez started all three of Uruguay's games at the World Cup in Qatar, keeping two clean sheets and taking three shots overall from central defense. But Uruguay was unable to advance to the knockout rounds and so Gimenez is already back with his club team.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Starts in win Molina played for 80 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 win over Australia in the Round of 16.

Impact Molina has started all but one match in the World Cup, contributing with one assist but not adding much in Saturday's triumph. With the team in better shape, Molina will hope to keep his place in the lineup over Gonzalo Montiel.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Does half of training De Paul (strain) only completed half of Wednesday's training session, manager Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday ahead of Friday's match against the Netherlands.

Impact De Paul has one more chance to return if he's back in Thursday's training session, otherwise he may miss Friday's contest and could be replaced by Guido Rodriguez or Leandro Paredes in the starting lineup. As the tempo-setter in midfield, De Paul would certainly be missed if he's out as he's created four chances in the last two games.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann: England would be foolish to neglect France's lesser-sung hero Versatile Griezmann is an unheralded but key component in France's beautiful football and England must not neglect his impact

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joao Felix - Dishes two assists in 6-1 rout Felix assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Tuesday's 6-1 win against Switzerland.

Impact Felix was very clinical on the wing and while he didn't put up enormous numbers he still the most with his chances dishing a pair of assists for rampant Portugal. He's added his first assists of the campaign to one goal in just three starts though the winger will be facing the stingy back line of Morocco next that kept three shutouts in four matches thus far in a far less appealing match up in terms of fantasy.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Expected to train Thursday De Paul is expected to test his muscular issue during Thursday's session, according to Gaston Edul.

Impact De Paul is expected to train with the first team to test the muscular issue he is dealing with. If he is able to practice with the team he could be in contention for a start Friday, though there's still a chance he could be ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid CEO confirms club may look into Joao Felix transfer Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has confirmed that the club may look into the possible sale of Joao Felix. The 23-year-old joined...

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rodrigo De Paul - Misses training Wednesday De Paul had to train on his own during Wednesday's session due to a muscular issue and his status has been put into question for Friday's match against the Netherlands, according t...

Impact De Paul isn't the most productive player but his role in solidifying the midfield is integral to his team's success in recent international tournaments. If he does end up missing out, Guido Rodriguez could return to the lineup or Leandro Paredes will get a chance to start.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - 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

Marcos Llorente - Starting against Morocco Llorente made the starting lineup for Tuesday's match against Morocco.

Impact Llorente gets the call over Dani Carvajal and Cesar Azpilicueta, who was carrying an injury going into this match. With neither of the others impressing to a major degree, Llorente has a chance to lock down his place in the knockout rounds.

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

Rodrigo De Paul: Argentina's bodyguard whose job is to make Messi's life easier Rodrigo De Paul is more responsible for giving Messi what he wants than arguably any other player in the Argentina squad

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rodrigo De Paul - Creates three chances in WC win De Paul had two crosses (zero accurate), three chances created and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Australia.

Impact De Paul also added two tackles (one won) and two interceptions on the defensive side of the ball to turn in a magnificent display for a vital win. He's still without a major contribution in Qatar but has been productive in multiple peripheral categories and set pieces also boost his numbers seriously.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suarez a World Cup great for Uruguay, 'the devil' for others

Uruguay’s agonizing elimination from the World Cup despite a 2-0 win over Ghana is expected to be the last international game for Luis Suarez

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antoine Griezmann reacts to Joshua Kimmich and Germany's World Cup elimination Antoine Griezmann sends Joshua Kimmich a message of support after Germany’s shock World Cup elimination.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Antoine Griezmann reacts to Joshua Kimmich and Germany's World Cup elimination Antoine Griezmann sends Joshua Kimmich a message of support after Germany’s shock World Cup elimination.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

France explain why they complained about disallowed Griezmanm goal France have explained the reasons behind their decision to file a complaint to FIFA regarding the controversial decision to rule out Antoine...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alvaro Morata - 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

Rodrigo De Paul - Takes shot in win De Paul took a shot on target and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Poland. He also made two interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact De Paul has started in midfield for all three of Argentina's group stage matches at this World Cup, and he will be expected to remain in the XI heading into the knockout rounds.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

France to contest last-gasp disallowed Griezmann equaliser in shock Tunisia World Cup defeat France will file a complaint with FIFA over Antoine Griezmann's late equaliser being disallowed in their 1-0 World Cup defeat to Tunisia.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

France to complain to FIFA over Griezmann's disallowed goal France are filing a complaint to FIFA after Antoine Griezmann’s late goal against Tunisia was controversially ruled out following a video re...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nahuel Molina - Provides assist versus Poland Molina provided an assist, created two chances, sent in one accurate cross, made two tackles (one won), one clearance and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during...

Impact Molina was back in the starting XI here and more than made up for the lack of peripheral fantasy numbers with his assist for Alexis Mac Allister to open the scoring in the first minute of the second half. This huge contribution is probably more than enough for the right-back to remain in the lineup for Saturday's Round of 16 clash against Australia.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Comes off bench in draw Koke played for 24 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Germany.

Impact Koke has been primarily used as an option off the bench for his national team, as the Barcelona trio of Gavi, Pedri and Sergio Busquets looks strong together. This is unlikely to change during the World Cup aside from special circumstances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix's stance on Atletico Madrid exit amid widespread interest Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix looking at options in 2023, with the likes of Chelsea and Man Utd interested in him.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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