MARCH 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
ATLÉTICO MADRID 8-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
8-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Valladolid (A) · Sat 8:00PM
ATM -170 TOTAL 2.5
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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 seasonMARCH 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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FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Stefan Savic - Suffers injury against Celta Savic suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's victory against Celta Vigo and is expected to miss at least a few games while recovering, according to David G. Medina of Marca.
Impact Savic recently returned from a thigh injury that had kept him out for almost all of December and January, and now he's injured again at the end of February and could miss a few more weeks. Mario Hermoso or Felipe would likely fill in for him in central defense, although manager Diego Simeone has selected new left back Reinildo over the pair in his back three recently.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Gimenez - Keeps clean sheet in win Gimenez kept a clean sheet with eight clearances made and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Gimenez has conceded yellow cards in his last two matches but still managed to record a rare clean sheet, his first in six starts across all competitions. That could be a difficult feat to repeat against Betis, which rank among the best attacking sides at the moment.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Felix - Takes two shots in win Felix put two shots off target and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Felix failed to steer a shot on target after scoring twice in his last two matches. The fact he still won the most duels of anyone on his team means he's still in good shape, so don't count him out just yet in the next match against Betis.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet in win Oblak kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Saturday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Oblak is starting to appear in better form with just two goals conceded in his last four matches across all competitions, and he's recorded two wins, one draw and one loss in that time. In the next match at Betis, Oblak will have to be at his best against a top attacking side.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Geoffrey Kondogbia - Provides both assists in win Kondogbia provided two assists from two chances created and made four interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo. He also left with a knock after 68 minutes of the con...
Impact Kondogbia set up both of Renan Lodi's goals as the Frenchmen continues to be an in-form player for Atleti. While most of his value is still defensively focused, Kondogbia could become an all-around asset if he continues to play as he has in the last week. He'll get a good model for that possibility in the next match if fit against William Carvalho and Betis.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Renan Lodi - Scores twice in win Lodi scored two goals from two shots during 63 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.
Impact Lodi's excellent form continued into Saturday after he provided an assist in the midweek draw with Manchester United. With the next match coming against high-flying Betis, Lodi could have plenty more opportunities to impress.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Elanga oozing confidence as breakthrough star at Man United
Anthony Elanga’s rise to prominence at Manchester United this season has been so sharp and stark that he is already being described as a role model for his more illustrious teammat...FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elanga playing as if it's a 'dream come true' after Manchester United's first-half nightmare against Atletico Madrid Anthony Elanga has brought a freshness to United - and Rangnick says other players should follow his joyful example.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Geoffrey Kondogbia - Solid in draw Kondogbia won four-of-four tackles and made three interceptions during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
Impact Kondogbia was one of the better players on the pitch and regularly helped Atleti keep up the pressure through much of the contest. He's now recorded 14 tackles (eight won) in his last four appearances but hasn't helped his team to a clean sheet in that time. As a result, there's an easy target for Kondogbia during the next match against Celta Vigo.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Correa - Takes one shot in draw Correa put one shot off target and created one chance during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
Impact Correa has been a consistent scorer in recent weeks but was dispossessed five times and couldn't get much going Wednesday. As a result, he may look forward to a return to league play against Celta Vigo.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Concedes one in draw Oblak conceded one goal and made one save during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
Impact Oblak has conceded just two goals in his last three matches but his side have secured the victory on just one occasion in this time. As there's still better signs from Oblak and his defensive teammates from these games, it's worth putting in a little more faith, though that should still depend on the opponent. Up next is a visit from Celta Vigo.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Renan Lodi - Adds assist in draw Lodi recorded one assist from three chances created on five crosses (two accurate) in 76 minutes of Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
Impact Lodi helped out Joao Felix to the opening goal and put in a solid offensive shift before his departure moments before the visitors scored the equalizer. As Lodi has struggled to find a place in the lineup with two appearances in the last five matches, his solid role in his side's better moments should help him return to the team with more frequency. Up next is a visit from Celta Vigo.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Felix - Scores early in draw Felix scored one goal from five shots (one on goal) and created one chance in 76 minutes of Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
Impact Felix split the center-backs for a clean header to open the scoring, though his side couldn't hold onto the lead and a goal was scored minutes after his departure. Despite the final score, Felix finds himself in good form with two goals and two assists over his last four appearances, of which just the last two have been starts. Up next is a visit from Celta Vigo and the next UCL match against Manchester United doesn't occur until mid-March.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
