Atlético Madrid Team News Page 68 - Soccer

Sime Vrsaljko - Logs assist in win Vrsaljko logged one assist from one chance created during Saturday's 4-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Vrsaljko returned to the lineup after missing three games with a lower body injury and helped Joao Felix to the first goal of the contest. Now that he's back, Marcos Llorente can move up the pitch and isn't stuck playing right-back or right-wing-back, a change that should improve things for everyone. Up next is the UCL tie against Manchester City, which should be an intense match for Vrsaljko.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix and Luis Suarez provide the scoring in Atleti's 4-1 win ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

APRIL 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Daniel Wass - In match day squad Wass is fit and in the match day squad to face Alaves on Saturday.

Impact Wass returns after dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out since February. The versatile player starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sime Vrsaljko - Starts on Saturday Vrsaljko is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Vrsaljko returns after missing the past few matches with a lower body injury. The wing-back starts on the right side of defense for Atleti's La Liga clash with Alaves.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Makes bench Saturday Cunha is fit and in the match day squad to face Alaves on Saturday.

Impact Cunha returns after picking up a knee injury that has kept him out since February. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Starting Saturday Lemar is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lemar returns after missing the previous few matches with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch for Atleti's La Liga clash with Alaves.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - On bench Saturday Carrasco is fit and in the match day squad to face Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.

Impact Carrasco returns after recovering from nose surgery in the buildup to the match. The wide man starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Picks up thigh injury Herrera suffered a thigh injury in training this week, Atletico Madrid announced Friday.

Impact Herrera is undergoing tests to reveal the severity of his injury, but he is doubtful for Saturday's clash against Alaves. He has started seven games in a row for Atletico in all competitions, but Geoffrey Kondogbia could return to midfield if Herrera can't play.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Back in training Carrasco (nose) returned to training with Atletico on Monday, according to Jose Ignacio Fernandez of Gol.

Impact Carrasco missed Atletico's last two games before the international break with suspensions, and he underwent a small nose surgery in the meantime. But he has recovered and should be available once again versus Alaves at the weekend.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sime Vrsaljko - Returns to full training Vrsaljko (lower body) was back training in full with Atletico on Monday, according to Jose Ignacio Fernandez of Gol.

Impact Vrsaljko has missed a few games with a gluteal injury, but he is expected to be available once again versus Alaves at the weekend.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Training with team Lemar (undisclosed) participated in full training with Atletico on Monday, according to Jose Ignacio Fernandez of Gol.

Impact An undisclosed injury forced Lemar to miss his side's last few games heading into the March international break, but he is recovering well and should be available for selection against Alaves at the weekend. He hasn't started a La Liga game since Feb. 16, however, even while fit.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Recovering from surgery Carrasco was not in training Tuesday as he's recovering from a small surgery on his nose to improve his breathing.

Impact Carrasco was suspended for Atletico's last two games leading up to the international break, so he decided to undergo a small surgery during his relative "off period." It is unclear exactly how long he will be sidelined while recovering, but he has the entire international break to get better before Atleti's clash against Alaves on April 2.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sime Vrsaljko - On track in recovery Vrsaljko (lower body) was training individually with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of Deportes La Sexta.

Impact Vrsaljko has missed his side's last three games with a gluteal injury, but he is making progress with his recovery and is targeting a return against Alaves after the international break.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Training individually Lemar (undisclosed) was training individually with Atletico on Tuesday, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of Deportes La Sexta.

Impact Lemar has missed his side's last three games with an undisclosed injury, but he is getting closer to fitness and will be aiming to make his return after the international break.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Returns to training Cunha (knee) has rejoined training with Atletico Madrid, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of Deportes La Sexta.

Impact Cunha hasn't played since suffering a knee injury in mid-February, but he's making progress with his recovery and will be aiming for a return to the pitch after the international break.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Training with team Wass (knee) has returned to full training with Atletico Madrid, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of Deportes La Sexta.

Impact Wass hasn't featured since February when he suffered a knee injury shortly after joining Atletico, but he's getting closer to making his return and will hope to be fit by the end of the international break.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Solid performance in win Savic had one off-target shot, made one tackle (won), six clearances and two blocks and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Savic was an imposing presence at the heart of the defense, always having the best against opposing forwards and being key for his side to keep another clean sheet. With six tackles, 21 clearances, five interceptions and three clean sheets over his last four starts in all competitions, the centre back will try to keep up with the strong play during Apr. 2 home clash against Alaves.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Fills stat sheet in win Griezmann had four shots (two on target), created two chances, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and made four tackles (one won), one clearance, one interception and one block du...

Impact Griezmann was one of the best men on the pitch here, doing a litlle bit of everything on the offensive end and making the opposing goalkeeper work a lot. The forward even contributed defensively during the second half when the opposition came striking in search of a game-tying goal. After recovering from a thigh injury that made him miss a couple of months, Griezmann is now on his best shape, having started the last three matches alongside Joao Felix on Atleti's offensive line. Up next for him is Apr. 2 home clash against Alaves.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet in win Oblak made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Oblak showed his usual safety when called into action, specially when the opposition made a final push in search of a game-tying goal, but was still able to preserve his side's lead and keep another clean sheet, his fourth over the last seven starts in all competitions. The goalkeeper is bouncing back after some rough months earlier this season and will try to keep it up during Apr. 2 home clash against Alaves.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Gets sent off in win Correa received a straight red card after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Correa was brought in the 64th minute as part of a double substitution but couldn't provide any meaningful contributions on the offensive end. To make things worse, the attacker was sent off in the 85th minute for saying some inappropriate words against the referee to argue a call. That means he'll be suspended for Apr. 2 home match against Alaves.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Provides assist in win Felix made an assist, had two off-target shots, created two chances and drew three fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Felix bounced back from the quiet performance on the previous match, assisting Koke for the lone goal of the match just few minutes into the second half and being involved in many other dangerous plays. With five goals and one assist over his last seven starts, the forward is currently locked up as a starter and will try to add to his tally during Apr. 2 home match against Alaves.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Scores winner against Rayo Koke scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created two chances, made two tackles (both won) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Koke was the hero for Atleti here as he scored the lone goal of the match after a nice one-two combination with Joao Felix just few minutes into the second half. On the other hand, the midfielder picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during the final stages of the match and that means he'll be suspended for Apr. 2 clash against Alaves.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke and Atletico Madrid hang on vs. Rayo Vallecano ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

MARCH 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Daniel Wass - Training individually Wass (knee) was seen in training with Atletico this week.

Impact Wass has been out since suffering a knee injury in early February, but he is making progress with his recovery and will aim to make his return after the international break.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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