Atlético Madrid Team News Page 75 - Soccer

Yannick Carrasco - Provides assists, leaves late Carrasco provided one assist from four chances created on 10 crosses (five accurate) and had to be subbed off in the 99th minute of Saturday's 3-2 win over Valencia.

Impact With his team 2-0 down, Carrasco's work rate is one of the big reasons Atleti made the full comeback, so his late replacement could be more down to fatigue than any injury. Up next is a trip to Barcelona, which remain an inconsistent side with defensive problems.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Scores, assists in win Cunha scored one goal and provided one assist in 33 minutes of Saturday's 3-2 win over Valencia.

Impact Cunha helped save the day for Los Colchoneros after going down 2-0 by halftime. With just one start in the last six matches, Cunha is by no means a first choice option. However he should've done plenty to raise his stock with this performance While Antoine Griezmann (thigh) is unfit. Up next is a trip to Barcelona, which have conceded the fewest goals to forwards in La Liga.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Angel Correa - On bench against Valencia Correa (knock) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Correa picked up an issue midweek, but he's healthy enough to make the bench only a few days later. The forward will likely come on some point Saturday having scored three goals in his last two league starts.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Should be available versus Valencia Savic (thigh) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Saturday's clash against Valencia.

Impact Savic has missed Atletico's last five La Liga games since suffering a thigh injury in early December, but he has recovered enough to rejoin the team and could see some playing time Saturday, although he is unlikely to be ready to start quite yet.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Misses training with injury Llorente (hamstring) was not in training with Atletico on Thursday, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of La Sexta deportes.

Impact Llorente will be a doubt for Saturday's clash against Valencia after suffering a hamstring injury in the Supercopa last week. Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo De Paul will likely both start in midfield if he can't play.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Not in training Griezmann (thigh) was not in training with Atletico on Thursday, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of La Sexta deportes.

Impact Griezmann has missed four consecutive La Liga matches with various injuries, and he will be a doubt for Saturday's clash against Valencia as well. Angel Correa (undisclosed) is also questionable, meaning Joao Felix or Matheus Cunha might get an opportunity to start alongside Luis Suarez in the game.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Dealing with discomfort Correa is undergoing tests to see whether he has picked up a knock, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of La Sexta deportes.

Impact Correa played 55 minutes in Wednesday's Copa del Rey defeat against Real Sociedad before coming off with an injury, and he is being evaluated further ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash against Valencia. With Antoine Griezmann (thigh) out, two of Luis Suarez, Joao Felix and Matheus Cunha would likely start up front for the game if Correa isn't fit enough to play.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Comes off injured in Supercopa Llorente was subbed out at halftime of Thursday's Supercopa defeat against Athletic Bilbao after suffering a hamstring injury.

Impact Llorente has another week to recover before Atletico's next La Liga game against Valencia on Jan. 22, but Sime Vrsaljko could fill in at right back if he isn't fit enough to play.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Comes off injured in cup defeat Kondogbia was subbed out in the 51st minute of Thursday's Supercopa semifinal defeat against Athletic Bilbao after suffering an injury.

Impact Kondogbia will undergo tests to determine the severity of his injury in the coming days, but as he's already suspended for next weekend's clash against Valencia, he will have almost a full month to recover before the next La Liga game that he's eligible to play in against Barcelona on Feb. 6.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Has quiet game in draw Cunha took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.

Impact With Luis Suarez suspended and Antoine Griezmann (thigh) injured, Cunha made his third La Liga start since joining Atletico on Sunday. He wasn't very effective, however, and will likely return to the bench when the starters are available again.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Creates two chances in draw Carrasco took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Carrasco started Sunday's game on the right wing, but he looked much more dangerous when he switched to the left in the second half. He hasn't been directly involved in a goal since November, but he's still been one of his team's most active players in attack this season, and will be ready to face 10th-placed Valencia on Jan. 22 after a few cup games first.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes two goals against Villarreal Oblak made a save but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Oblak's difficult season continued Sunday with another mistake that led to a Pau Torres goal, followed by Alberto converting a one-on-one opportunity. After a few cup matches, he will face Valencia -- which have scored 32 times in 20 La Liga matches -- on Jan. 22.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Scores goal against Villarreal Correa scored a goal and made an interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Correa intercepted a Dani Parejo pass just inside the midfield line on Sunday and then immediately uncorked a screamer to open the scoring with his seventh goal of the season. He's just two scores away from his personal record in La Liga, and he should remain in the lineup for the time being while Antoine Griezmann (thigh) is injured. On Jan. 22 he will face 10th-placed Valencia, which have scored 32 goals in 20 matches.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Scores, sent off against Villarreal Kondogbia was shown a red card in the 92nd minute of Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal following a foul on Yeremi Pino for his second booking of the match. He scored a goal, mad...

Impact Kondogbia scored an impressive equalizer on Sunday for his first La Liga goal in almost two years since he was playing for Valencia (against Atletico Madrid, coincidentally enough). But he was also booked twice and will be suspended for the clash against his former team on Jan. 22. Koke should return to the lineup in defensive midfield in his absence.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - On bench against Villarreal Herrera (illness) is in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Herrera missed last weekend's win against Rayo with COVID-19, but he has recovered and could see some playing time off the bench on Sunday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Out against Villarreal Griezmann (thigh) is not in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Griezmann's injury he suffered in the Copa del Rey on Thursday has kept him out on Sunday as well. There is no timetable for his return at the moment, but he has two weeks to recover before Atletico's next La Liga game after this one on Jan. 22.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 7, 2022 • SKY.COM

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Antoine Griezmann - Suffers injury in Copa del Rey Griezmann (illness) subbed into Thursday's Copa del Rey victory against Rayo Majadahonda in the 57th minute, and he scored a goal before having to leave the pitch injured after all...

Impact Griezmann has had a rough month or so, first having to miss a few games with a muscle strain he suffered in the Madrid derby, then testing positive for COVID-19 just before the new year and now getting injured once again in his first appearance back. More information will likely emerge in the coming days, but Matheus Cunha or Joao Felix could fill in for him in the front two with Luis Suarez suspended for Sunday's La Liga clash against Villarreal if necessary.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Subs on in cup match Felix (illness) played the final 30 minutes of Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Rayo Majadahonda, and he scored a goal in the 5-0 rout.

Impact Felix had missed last weekend's victory against Rayo Vallecano while isolating with COVID-19, but he has recovered now and should be available in La Liga against Villarreal on Sunday.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Plays half in Copa del Rey Llorente (undisclosed) started at right back and played the first half of Thursday's Copa del Rey victory against Rayo Majadahonda.

Impact Llorente missed Atletico's last two La Liga games with a gluteal injury, but he has recovered and should be good to go once again on Sunday versus Villarreal in La Liga.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Subs on in Copa del Rey Koke (illness) played the second half of Thursday's Copa del Rey victory against Rayo Majadahonda.

Impact Koke missed last weekend's victory against Rayo Vallecano with COVID-19, but he has recovered and might be able to return to the starting XI against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Suspended against Villarreal Suarez will miss Sunday's clash against Villarreal with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Suarez picked up his fifth booking of the La Liga season in last weekend's victory against Rayo, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Angel Correa could be paired with Antoine Griezmann (illness) if healthy in Suarez's absence up front for the game, or Matheus Cunha could be in the mix as well.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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