Atlético Madrid Team News Page 74 - Soccer

Marcos Llorente - Back in starting XI Llorente (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Llorente is back Saturday after missing the last few weeks with a hamstring injury. He's dealt with a couple issues in recent months, so he'll hope to get back to fitness this week, though it's hard to see him starting three-straight matches prior to the Feb. 23 Champions League contest.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Tests positive for COVID-19 Carrasco tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss the team's next two matches.

Impact It's a tough blow for Carrasco, who has been on nice form, starting the last seven league contests while producing a goal and assist in the last two. He'll have to replaced in the XI with Angel Correa and Matheus Cunha both options to move in up front.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gimenez - Tests positive for COVID-19 Gimenez tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss Saturday's clash with Getafe, Atletico reported Thursday.

Impact Gimenez is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 and will now likely miss Saturday's clash with Getafe, and Wednesday's match with Levante. The defender is a stalwart central defender and one of the most important players for Atleti. He may be replaced in central defense by Felipe

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

My game in my words. By João Félix In an exclusive interview, the Atlético Madrid and Portugal forward João Félix analyses clips and important moments from his career

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Daniel Wass - Knee injury confirmed Wass (knee) suffered a knee injury during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Barcelona and should be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks, the club confirmed Monday.

Impact Wass missed only four games in seven years before joining Atletico Madrid. The wing-back has been immediately knocked out of contention with a suspected MCL injury. The returning Marco Llorente is likely to be crucial with Wass heading to the recovery table.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes four in loss Oblak made zero saves and conceded four goals during Sunday's 4-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Oblak had a nightmare performance against Barcelona despite not being exactly at fault for any of the four goals conceded in a 39-minute stretch. But the fact that he couldn't made a single save during the entire match dragged down his fantasy output. It's been an atypical season for the goalkeeper, who's averaging over a goal conceded per match for the first time since he joined Atletico back in 2014. Oblak will try to bounce back during Saturday's home clash against Getafe.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gimenez - Provides assist in loss Gimenez made an assist, had two off-target shots and made six clearances, one interception and one block during Sunday's 4-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Gimenez led all players in clearances, but his defensive efforts weren't enough for prevent the opposition from scoring four times. On the other hand, the centre back helped putting his side back in contention in the 58th minute as his header off a corner from the right was deflected into the net by Luis Suarez. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for the centre back and he'll try to remain productive on both ends during Saturday's home match against Getafe.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Scores, assists in loss Suarez scores a goal off three shots (two on target) and made an assist during Sunday's 4-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Suarez was one of Atletico's few bright spots here, assisting Yannick Carrasco for the opening goal of the match and then putting his side back in contention, cutting the deficit to two goals in the 58th minute from the six-yard box. This goal put to an end a 10-game scoreless streak and the striker will hope this is a sign of better things to come. Up next for Suarez is Saturday's home match against Getafe.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Scores in loss against Barcelona Carrasco scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 4-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Carrasco struck first here, opening the scoring for Atleti in the 8th minute with a one-timed shot from close range off a pass from the right flank. But then the winger couldn't remain productive and saw the opposition scoring four times in 39 minutes to get a confortable win. At least Carrasco was able to put to an end a 12-game scoring drought in all competitions as his previous goal came in Oct. 31st. Up next for him is Saturday's home match against Getafe.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Picks up knee injury late Wass (knee) picked up a knee injury during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Wass was forced to finish the match out, but it was not for lack of pain. Following a rough Ferran Torres challenge the wing-back was in major pain, holding his knee, and grimacing. It could be anything from a bone bruise to an MCL injury, tests should reveal more for Wass, though the hope is that it is simply a bad bruise.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Traore shines, Aubameyang debuts for Barcelona as Xavi era ignited by win over Atletico Madrid The Blaugrana ran out 4-2 winners at a boisterous Camp Nou as they leapfrogged Diego Simeone's side into La Liga's top four.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Barcelona puts on a show in 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid live score updates: La Liga latest, team news, TV channel and start time Barcelona host Atletico Madrid this afternoon in a La Liga clash. Only one point separates the two sides. Diego Simeone's side sit fourth wi...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Felipe - Makes bench Sunday Felipe is in the match day squad to face Barcelona on Sunday.

Impact Felipe returns after testing positive for COVID-19 at the end of January. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: 'Dembele to Aubameyang for the winner!' 👀 ' ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Dembele in Barcelona squad vs Atletico as Xavi makes U-turn, Traore and Aubameyang also included Ousmane Dembele has been included in Barcelona's squad for the game against Atletico Madrid.The forward has not been selected since being dr...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Which forwards will Xavi start in Barcelona's 'HUGE GAME' vs. Atletico Madrid? ' ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Reinildo Mandava - Transfers to Atletico Madrid Reinildo has completed a move to Atletico Madrid from Lille, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Impact Reinildo gives Atletico another left-sided player going forward and he could immediately steal starts from Renan Lodi. Reinildo has been a constant for Lille the last couple years, starting 42 matches over the last two seasons, totaling 102 crosses and 10 shots.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young Brazilian players seek last-minute transfers to Europe

The transfer window for many big soccer leagues in Europe is coming to an end and many talented and young Brazilian players hope to join this January

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniel Wass - Transfers to Atletico Wass has signed an 18-month contract with Atletico Madrid after transferring from Valencia, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Wass has made 152 appearances in all competitions during his three-and-a-half years in Valencia, transitioning from a right back to right midfield and now he plays mostly in central midfield. Its a crowded position at Atletico, and he might be used more back on the right side where his only competition will be Sime Vrsaljko and sometimes Marcos Llorente now that Kieran Trippier has left the club. Meanwhile, this likely means more playing for Uros Racic and Yunus Musah at Valencia.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - Tests positive for COVID-19 Felipe has tested positive for COVID-19 and entered a quarantine, Atletico Madrid announced Thursday.

Impact Felipe has some time to recover during the international break before Atletico's next game on Feb. 6, but even if healthy he will likely be on the bench now that Stefan Savic has returned from a thigh injury.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Garcia's verdict of Atletico Madrid's STUNNING comeback ' ESPN FC

JANUARY 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Jan Oblak - Concedes two in win Oblak conceded two goals and made one save during Saturday's 3-2 win over Valencia.

Impact Oblak was beaten twice in the first half but a late surge kept his side unbeaten in their last three matches. With only one clean sheet in his last eight league starts, Oblak still has plenty more to do if he can recover his world-class form this season. Up next is a trip to Barcelona.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Creates two chances in win Felix created two chances in 57 minutes of Saturday's 3-2 win over Valencia.

Impact Felix has certainly found his confidence recently but was replaced by the impactful Matheus Cunha (one goal, one assist) before Atleti began their comeback. With his substitution coming ahead of the game's key moments, he'll hope to make a bigger splash in the next match against Barcelona.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Scores winner against Valencia Hermoso scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 3-2 win over Valencia.

Impact Hermoso went the distance in a tough match and managed to tap home the winner in the 93rd minute of the contest. With clean sheets in short supply for an uncharacteristically average Atleti defense, games like this are helpful in building value for defenders like Hermoso. Up next is a match against Barcelona.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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