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Antoine Griezmann - Creates one chance in loss Griezmann created one chance from five crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's World Cup final loss to Argentina after penalties.

Impact Griezmann wasn't the only attacker who started and subbed off well before the end of the match during a disappointing finish to the tournament. He's still closing out 2022 in fine form following his revival at Atletico Madrid and a starring performance at the World Cup with three assists in seven matches.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Key players in World Cup final between France and Argentina

Lionel Messi will line up for Argentina and Kylian Mbappé will be on the opposite side for France on Sunday in the World Cup final

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodrigo De Paul - Creates one chance in win De Paul created one chance from one cross and won one-of-two tackles in 74 minutes of Tuesday's semifinal against Croatia.

Impact De Paul hasn't completed the full 90 in two straight games but he's still created six chances in his last four starts. Given his role in filling space defensively as much as he gets forward, De Paul isn't always going to be the most valuable player even if he's integral to the Argentine team's tactical success.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Two crosses in win Molina sent in two crosses during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi final.

Impact Molina sent in a pair of crosses during Tuesday's win, as well as making three tackles. The right-back has scored and assisted once and has earned a nailed-on starting role at right-back heading into the World Cup final. Molina will be tasked with taking on Kylian Mbappe on the left, a role that will likely see him pinned back in his own third more often than not.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Training on side Cunha trained on his own during Thursday's session due to muscular issues, according to Pablo Egea of AS.

Impact Cunha still has two weeks before the Dec. 29 visit from Elche, but he's also facing heavy transfer rumors and may try to protect his fitness until the January window opens. In 11 league appearances before the World Cup, Cunha has logged two assists and started twice.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann redefines his role in dazzling fashion as France reach World Cup final France beat Morocco 2-0 to set up World Cup final showdown with Lionel Messis Argentina on Sunday; Antoine Griezmann continues to flourish i...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • SKY.COM

Why Antoine Griezmann is France's Most Important Player Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Antoine Griezmann - Maintains role on set-pieces Griezmann had four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Morocco.

Impact Griezmann failed to get on the scoresheet but kept his role on set-pieces as France head back into the World Cup final. The midfielder has arguably been the player of the tournament, driving play and doing a surprising amount behind the ball. Griezmann and France will play Argentina in the final, as France look for a second consecutive World Cup title.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Reguilon - Features in friendly Reguilon (illness) played the second half of Wednesday's victory against SD Ponferradina in a club friendly.

Impact A groin injury suffered in late April prevented Reguilon from making his season debut until Atletico's last game before the World Cup break in October, and then he became severely ill right after that lone appearance off the bench. But he was able to play a full half on Wednesday and will hope to be fully fit by the time La Liga resumes in late December.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Features in club friendly Kondogbia (strain) started and played just over an hour in Wednesday's club friendly against SD Ponferradina.

Impact Kondogbia missed Atletico's final league game before the World Cup break with a muscular issue, but he was able to play on Wednesday and should be back at full fitness by the time La Liga resumes in late December.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Ready for Tuesday De Paul will be available for Tuesday's match against Croatia, according to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.

Impact De Paul took two shots in 66 minutes of the quarterfinal win over the Netherlands and remains a key part of the lineup for the final week of the tournament. He's created five chances in the last three games and in order to beat a well-drilled team, De Paul's play in midfield will be key to competing for a title.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Logs two assists in win Griezmann logged two assists from two chances created on five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over England.

Impact Griezmann continued his fine creative performance in this tournament, recording his second and third assists to advance to the semifinals. Featuring in an attacking-midfield role instead of as a striker or on a flank, Griezmann has shown more similarities with the form that made him world-famous as opposed to what got him derided as overpriced. Between he, Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud, it will be difficult to slow down the French team in the final two games of their World Cup.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Fires five shots Felix took five shots (two on goal) and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Morocco.

Impact Felix was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Portugal were shutout on Saturday. The forward's five shots led Portugal in the loss as he ends the World Cup scoring a goal and providing two assists while starting four matches.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Nets opener in thrilling win Molina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-2 (4-3) shootout win versus Netherlands.

Impact Molina got in behind during the 35th minute and opened the scoring off a Lionel Messi assist. He was lively throughout the evening and eventually relieved during the 105th minute by Gonzalo Montiel, who will be forced to miss the squad's next match due to yellow accumulation. Molina now has one goal to go with one assist in World Cup competition (four appearances).

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier opens up on relationship with Antoine Griezmann Kieran Trippier has revealed that he enjoyed a close friendship with Antoine Griezmann when the two played together at Atletico Madrid.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rodrigo De Paul - Starting against Netherlands De Paul (strain) was named to the starting XI versus Netherlands on Friday.

Impact De Paul was limited in training during the lead-up to Friday's contest but has logged the full 90 in all four World Cup contests for Argentina. In those appearances, the midfielder registered two shots (one on target), eight crosses (one accurate) and four corners. While not the primary corner-taker, De Paul should still offer top-half fantasy value.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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