Atlético Madrid Team News Page 71 - Soccer

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Remains unavailable Kondogbia (thigh) will miss out versus Cadiz on Friday.

Impact Kondogbia will be on the shelf for his second consecutive contest having featured in four of the club's previous five outings. In those five outings, the midfielder generated two assists, three shots (zero on target) and 17 tackles (10 won). While Kondogbia should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once cleared to return, he is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Playing against Cadiz Savic (strain) will be in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Savic rejoins the starting XI after missing one match as a result of his muscular injury. Given his role in central defense, Savic shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value outside of clearances, blocks and interceptions.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Starting Friday Koke (thigh) will feature in the starting XI versus Cadiz on Friday.

Impact Koke returns to the pitch for the first time since Feb. 19 against Osuanna, a stretch of three matches on the shelf due to his thigh problem. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder registered one assist, two shots (one on target) and three crosses (one accurate) in his previous five appearances.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Returns to training Savic (strain) returned to training with Atletico on Monday, according to Javi Gomez of COPE.

Impact Savic missed Sunday's victory against Betis with a muscle strain and with a yellow card suspension, but he's back with the team and is in line to play against Cadiz on Friday barring a setback.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Aiming to return for Champions League Correa suffered a foot injury in Sunday's victory against Betis, and he will miss at least a week while recovering, according to David G. Medina of Marca.

Impact Correa severely bruised his foot against Betis, and he's shooting to be able to return by next week's Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Manchester United. Antoine Griezmann or Luis Suarez would likely replace him at forward until he's fit again.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sime Vrsaljko - Ruled out for a few weeks Vrsaljko will miss a few weeks with a gluteal injury he suffered against Betis on Sunday, according to David G. Medina of Marca.

Impact Vrsaljko has been playing well at right back/right midfield since the departure of Kieran Trippier, but he is set to miss a few games now with a gluteal injury. Marcos Llorente would likely replace him in the position until he's fit enough to return.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina hints at post-Messi era in youthful squad

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MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Antoine Griezmann - Assists teammate as substitute Griezmann had one assist, one shot (on goal), five tackles, three fouls, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.

Impact Though Griezmann replaced the injured Angel Correa in the 27th minute, it wasn't until the 80th minute that he assisted Thomas Lemar's goal. The forward is always a significant offensive threat, but he has missed significant time lately and it is unclear whether he will make an appearance against Cadiz.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Scores once as substitute Lemar had one goal on one shot, one cross and sustained one foul in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.

Impact After coming on to start the second half, Lemar scored the final goal of the match in the 80th minute, thanks to an assist from Antoine Griezmann. The midfielder has gone 13 appearances since his last goal, but it remains to be seen how he will play against Cadiz.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Logs assist against Betis Llorente had one assist, two crosses, two blocks, two interceptions, five tackles, created one chance and was fouled once in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.

Impact In a close match, Llorente helped to push his side ahead by finding Joao Felix in the 61st minute for his second goal of the night. While the midfielder can be an aggressive crosser, he has only managed to log one other assist so far this season. So it is unlikely he will do it again against Cadiz.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Scores twice in victory Felix had two goals on three shots (all on target), created one chanced and sustained two fouls in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.

Impact Coming out hot, Felix managed to score his first goal in the 2nd minute thanks to the assist from Angel Correa. He managed to do it again in the 61st minute with the assist from Marcos Llorente. This was the forward's third and fourth goals in his last five appearances, so hopefully he can do it again against Cadiz.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Makes five saves against Betis Oblak had five saves and conceded one goal in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.

Impact In the battle for third place in La Liga, Atleti came out on top thanks to a stellar performance from Oblak. While the keeper couldn't hold on to a clean sheet, he was far too focused for Betis to keep up, despite the constant pressure. Hopefully he can do the same in the next match against Cadiz

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sime Vrsaljko - Comes off injured against Betis Vrsaljko was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Real Betis in the 21st minute after suffering an injury.

Impact The severity of Vrsaljko's injury is unclear at this time, but he has a few days to recover before Atletico's next game against Cadiz on Friday. Yannick Carrasco replaced him on Sunday but Marcos Llorente would be more likely to fill in at right back if necessary.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Logs one assist before injury Correa had one assist, one cross and created one chance in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.

Impact Correa started to game hot with an assist to Joao Felix in the 2nd minute, but was forced off the field in the 27th minute after a hard tackle from Aitor Ruibal. At this time, it is unclear how serious the injury is or whether the forward will be cleared to play against Cadiz.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Koke - Returns to training Koke (thigh) returned to training with Atletico Madrid Thursday, according to Javi Gomes of COPE.

Impact Koke has missed Atletico's last two games with a thigh injury, but he's getting closer to making his return. Sunday's clash against Betis might be too early for him to start, but he will be aiming to be fit by next week's clash against Cadiz.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamo sign Mexican star Héctor Herrera as designated player

The Houston Dynamo have signed Mexican national team captain Héctor Herrera to a designated player contract that will run through at least the 2024 season

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan Savic - Suspended against Betis Savic (strain) will miss Sunday's clash against Betis with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Savic picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's victory against Celta Vigo, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. He is working his way back from a muscular knock, and has an extra week to recover before the Cadiz match on March 11. Felipe will likely replace him in the back-three this weekend alongside Reinildo and Jose Maria Gimenez.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Moving to Houston in the summer Herrera has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Dynamo -- with the option to extend for an additional year -- that begins on July 1, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Herrera will finish this season with Atletico Madrid and then move to MLS at the end of his contract. He has started in each of Atletico's last three games in all competitions, but the 31-year-old had started just twice in La Liga prior to Koke's recent thigh injury.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Suffers groin injury Hermoso is dealing with discomfort in his right adductor after training this week, Atletico Madrid announced Wednesday.

Impact Hermoso seems set to miss maybe a game or two as he recovers, but this doesn't seem to be a significant injury. With Stefan Savic (strain) also questionable for the weekend, Felipe looks likely to start against Betis if neither can get healthy in time.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo expected to sign Atletico Madrid, Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera The 31-year-old Herrera has 10 goals in 93 outings for Mexico and joined Atletico Madrid in 2019.

MARCH 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stefan Savic - Injury not expected to be serious Savic (strain) did not suffer any rupture in his muscle and has started the recovery process, Atletico announced Tuesday.

Impact Savic suffered a muscle strain in Saturday's victory against Celta Vigo, but tests have shown that the injury might not be as serious as initially expected and that he could return as early as this weekend against Betis. Mario Hermoso or Felipe would likely get the start if Savic isn't ready to go.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Thigh injury confirmed Kondogbia suffered a thigh injury in Saturday's victory over Celta Vigo, Atletico confirmed on Tuesday.

Impact Kondogbia had an excellent game at the weekend, providing assists for both of Renan Lodi's goals, but his day ended early after coming off with a thigh injury. He is still being evaluated to find the severity of the injury, but he is questionable for Sunday's clash against Betis. With Koke (thigh) and Daniel Wass (knee) also injured, Hector Herrera might get the start in midfield if Kondogbia can't play.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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