ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Nahuel Molina - Subbed off early in loss Molina created a chance and made an interception before being taken off in the 30th minute of Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Mallorca.

Impact Molina has started 17 of the 18 games in which he's been eligible for across La Liga and the UCL this season, but he was subbed out without an injury at the half-hour mark against Mallorca on Wednesday with Marcos Llorente sliding to the right-back position.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Takes four shots against Mallorca Morata took four shots (three on target) and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Mallorca. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Morata was Atletico's most dangerous player on Wednesday but he just couldn't find a way past goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic and into the net for a would-be equalizer. He has taken seven shots (four on target) across his last two games heading into the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Takes three shots off bench Correa subbed into Wednesday's match against Mallorca in the 30th minute and he took three shots, won one of one tackles and made an interception in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Correa was dangerous upon his introduction on the right wing during the first half of Wednesday's match, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against Mallorca. He may still make Argentina's World Cup squad despite starting in just seven of 20 games across La Liga and the Champions League this season for Atletico.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes goal to Mallorca Oblak made two saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Mallorca.

Impact Oblak was beaten by a Vedat Muriqi tap-in on Wednesday as Atletico are now winless in their last five matches across all competitions. Oblak hasn't kept a clean sheet in La Liga in any of his last six appearances dating back to the beginning of October.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lukaku in Belgium's World Cup squad despite injury

Romelu Lukaku has been selected in Belgium’s 26-man squad for the World Cup even though the striker is carrying a left thigh injury and has played only five games for Inter Milan t...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Reguilon - Comes off bench in loss Reguilon logged 21 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Reguilon played for the first time since mid-April after undergoing an operation on a sports hernia in August. He still has a long way to go if he's to regularly play but it's certainly possible in 2023 if his team continues to struggle no matter who plays.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Varane, Kimpembe and Giroud named in France World Cup squad

France coach Didier Deschamps picked central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe in a World Cup squad named amid injury concerns

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crisis club of the week: Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid are 90min’s latest inductees into Crisis Club of the Week.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Out against Mallorca Kondogbia missed the squad list for Wednesday's match at Mallorca after skipping training with muscular issues, according to Pilar L. Arreaza of MARCA.

Impact Kondogbia is a late absence after starting in seven of the last eight games. While he's out, Rodrigo De Paul and Axel Witsel could help shore up the defensive phase of the midfield.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Makes squad list Koke (thigh) made the squad list for Wednesday's match at Mallorca.

Impact Koke has missed six straight games but has a chance to return in the final league match before the World Cup. As his team have won just once in his absence, it will be exceptionally important for Koke to stay fit going forward and get his team back on track before the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Assist as substitute Lemar logged one assist during a 1-1 draw against Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Lemar has his second assist of the 2022-23 La Liga. Atletico Madrid's player depth does not ensure him consistent game minutes. But considering Lemar logged both assists as a substitute, irregular playing time could benefit the injury-prone midfielder.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Attempts three shots Morata logged three shots (one on goal) across 73 minutes during a 1-1 draw against Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Morata had an ankle injury preventing him from playing more than 10 minutes Oct. 29 at Cadiz. But now that he is healthy, fantasy managers should expect the Spaniard and Antoine Griezmann to continue being Atletico Madrid's preferred duo of strikers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Creates six chances Carrasco created six chances during a 1-1 draw against Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Currently, Carrasco and Antoine Griezmann have Atletico Madrid's most chances created (18) during the 2022-23 La Liga. The midfielder has those across one appearance fewer.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Bad vs. Espanyol Oblak allowed one goal during a 1-1 draw against Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Except saving Joselu's one shot on goal, Oblak did nothing meaningful. Sergi Darder scored past the goalkeeper to prevent a clean sheet. Oblak will try redeeming himself during Atletico Madrid's next game, currently scheduled Wednesday at Mallorca.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Ineligible against Mallorca Gimenez put five shots off target and picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol, making him ineligible for Wednesday's trip to Mallorca.

Impact Gimenez will miss the final match before the World Cup, giving him extra rest before joining Uruguay's team in Qatar. In his place, Axel Witsel or Geoffrey Kondogbia would drop into the back line alongside Stefan Savic and Reinildo.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Picks up fifth yellow card Felix scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) and picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol. As a result of the booking, Felix will...

Impact Felix has started just once in the last five matches but has scored three times in his last two league encounters. Though he's still fighting for league form, Felix is doing well to build up his confidence if he's to play for Portugal at the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saul Niguez - Completes suspension Saul completed his one-match suspension during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Saul had started three of the previous four matches before his suspension. He now has one more chance to play before the World Cup during Wednesday's trip to Mallorca. If he can start over Yannick Carrasco, Saul could get a chance to feature on the left flank or in central-midfield.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Missing versus Espanyol Koke (thigh) won't be involved in Sunday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact Koke has been ramping up in practice, but he won't be able to return in this one and skip his sixth consecutive game due to a thigh injury.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Bench option against Espanyol Lemar (thigh) is available for Sunday's game versus Espanyol.

Impact Lemar is fit after skipping four games due to a thigh problem. He'll back up Yannick Carrasco and Marcos Llorente that are starting on the flanks. He has posted two off-target shots, three chances created, seven crosses (one accurate), and four corners in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Starting versus Espanyol Llorente (thigh) is in the XI to face Espanyol Sunday.

Impact Llorente is making his return after four weeks and multiple matches on the mend. He has scored once and added four shots (one on target), ten chances created, 14 crosses (two accurate), and 11 tackles in nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Active in training Kondogbia participated in Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Espanyol, according to Javi Gomez of Cope.

Impact Kondogbia was left on the bench for Tuesday's loss to Porto as a precaution but it appears the issue wasn't substantial. He had started six straight matches before missing that contest and will look to take back a place in midfield, though a fully healthy roster will make for more changes by the weekend.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Trains Friday Morata participated in Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Espanyol, according to Javi Gomez of Cope.

Impact Morata was left on the bench in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Porto as he wasn't fully fit but now he figures to be ready to play. With five straight starts before missing out in that game, Morata will hope to make a quick return to the lineup over Angel Correa or Joao Felix.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Participates in training Koke (thigh) participated in Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Espanyol, according to Javi Gomez of Cope.

Impact Koke would be a major piece to get back as the team has won just once during his five-game absence. If fit enough to start, Koke should be a lock for the lineup as he's come off the bench just once in 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - On track to play Llorente (thigh) has trained for a week as of Friday and is on track to play in Sunday's match against Espanyol, according to Jesus Colino of AS.

Impact Llorente has been out for a month, missing eight games in a busy October. His return will be a welcome one, though there's little time before the first half of the club season ends and the World Cup kicks off. Llorente hasn't had a great season by his standards when fit, as he's scored once in nine starts before the injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Trains with teammates Lemar (thigh) participated in Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Espanyol, according to Javi Gomez of Cope.

Impact Lemar looks to be back after missing four straight games in that last two weeks. Recently Yannick Carrasco and Joao Felix have started on the left wing, so Lemar now has more competition for minutes in a team that's struggling to find answers for their poor form.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE