Impact Koke has a few days to recover before Saturday's clash against Sevilla, but he will be a day-to-day assessment until then.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ATLÉTICO MADRID 6-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
6-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Paris SG (A) · Wed 8:00PM
ATM +382 TOTAL 2.5
Koke - Misses training with fever Koke did not train with Atletico on Tuesday as he has contracted a fever, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of La Sexta Deportes.
Antoine Griezmann - Likely out two weeks Griezmann is set to miss two-three weeks with the muscle strain he suffered during the Madrid derby.
Impact Griezmann is set to be sidelined until after the winter break as he returns from a muscular issue. The forward will likely be replaced by Joao Felix, who figures to be an equally talented replacement.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marcos Llorente - Wins two tackles in loss Llorente made a clearance, an interception and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Impact Llorente has been deputizing at right back for the last few games as Kieran Trippier has been recovering from a shoulder injury, but the England international is nearing his return which means Llorente could move back to midfield soon.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Felix - Takes two shots in derby loss Felix took two shots on target and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made an interception in the match.
Impact Felix hasn't started a game for Atletico since suffering a muscle strain in training almost a month ago, but he was a halftime substitute on Sunday and became his side's most dangerous attacking threat. With Luis Suarez (strain) and Antoine Griezmann (strain) both questionable with knocks, Felix could make his return to the XI against Sevilla next weekend.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Lemar - Creates two chances against Real Madrid Lemar made a clearance and created two chances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid. He also won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Lemar was a halftime substitute into Sunday's game and he was lively off the bench, but he couldn't push his side to a result in the derby. He may have earned a spot back in the starting XI for next weekend's clash against Sevilla, which are second in the La Liga table.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Takes shot in derby loss Griezmann took a shot on target and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Impact Griezman was subbed out at halftime on Sunday with a possible muscle strain, but he has a week to recover before Saturday's clash against Sevilla.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Concedes two goals against Real Madrid Oblak made a save but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Impact Oblak was beaten by strikes from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio on Sunday as his side lost a crucial Madrid derby. Oblak hasn't kept a clean sheet in almost a month, and next weekend is another tough outing at Sevilla, which have scored 26 goals in 16 La Liga matches this season.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Kieran Trippier - On bench against Real Madrid Trippier (shoulder) is in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's Madrid derby against Real.
Impact Trippier has missed just over a month with a shoulder injury he suffered in early November, but he's back on the bench on Sunday and could see some playing time.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Suarez - On bench for Madrid derby Suarez (strain) is in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.
Impact Suarez suffered a muscle strain in Tuesday's Champions League win against Porto, but he's fit enough to make the bench on Sunday and could see some playing time against Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Suarez - Training with team Suarez (strain) is training with his teammates ahead of Sunday's derby against Real Madrid, according to TNT Sports' Tati Mantovani.
Impact Suarez was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League win against Porto early on with a muscle strain that isn't suspected to be too serious. He is questionable for Sunday's game, but Matheus Cunha or Angel Correa could fill in for him in the front two if necessary.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Gimenez - Out against Real Madrid Gimenez (face) will miss Sunday's derby against Real Madrid, according to TNT Sports' Tati Mantovani.
Impact Gimenez has missed his side's last two games in all competitions with a facial injury, and he will be out on Sunday as well. Stefan Savic (thigh) is also out, so Geoffrey Kondogbia might reprise his role in the back three for the game alongside Felipe and Mario Hermoso.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Luis Suarez - Out with muscle strain Atletico Madrid confirmed that Suarez's injury on Tuesday was a muscular one, and Sky Sports' Matteo Moretto estimates he will miss about 10 days.
Impact Suarez's injury isn't expected to be serious, but Atletico hasn't confirmed an official timetable for his return yet. Matheus Cunha or Angel Correa would likely slot in alongside Antoine Griezmann in the front two against Real Madrid on Sunday.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sime Vrsaljko - Suffers facial injury Vrsaljko will have to undergo surgery on a fractured bone in his face, Atletico Madrid announced Wednesday.
Impact Vrsaljko played the full 90 minutes as a makeshift center back in Tuesday's Champions League victory over Porto that sealed his side's advancement to the Round of 16, but he will now have to undergo surgery. There is no official timetable for his return as of yet.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Matheus Cunha - Logs 70 minutes in win Cunha put one shot on target in 70 minutes of Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Cunha came on in the first half when Luis Suarez picked up a knock and gave the Brazilian an extended chance to play in a UCL match. While Cunha wasn't able to score for a third consecutive appearance, he still logged decent minutes and may prove himself worthy of another opportunity. Should Suarez remain out for multiple matches, Cunha's next chance could come in Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 8, 2021 • YOUTUBE
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Geoffrey Kondogbia - Makes three interceptions in win Kondogbia made three interceptions and completed two blocks during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Kondogiba has started each of the last two matches and even slotted in as a center-back due to absences of three usual starters in defense. With 10 tackles and four interceptions made during that time, Kondogbia is offering the kind of defensive work-rate that makes his inclusion worthwhile in the right format. Up next is the derby against Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Concedes one in win Oblak conceded one goal and made five saves during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Oblak gave up a late penalty to Sergio Oliveira but otherwise put together one of his best recent performances in the midst of a poor run of team form. He's failed to keep a clean sheet in four straight starts and will next face Real Madrid, which lead La Liga in scoring by a wide margin.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Scores late goal De Paul scored one goal on his only shot, won four tackles and made three interceptions during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact De Paul smashed home a late goal to seal the result after a feisty encounter left both teams with red cards. As a mostly-defensive player, De Paul hasn't added a high level of involvement into the attack. This doesn't matter as much when he's putting in the work elsewhere and he's only conceded two yellow cards all season. Up next is the derby against the league's top attack in Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Correa - Scores in win Correa scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and conceded a yellow card in 24 minutes of Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Correa has started just once in the last four matches but he's scored twice and provided one assist in three straight appearances. While starting matches won't be a guarantee unless he becomes more consistent over months instead of weeks, this is a solid run of performances for Correa that could be important in the right moment. Up next is the derby against Real Madrid, which have conceded 15 goals in 16 games this season.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Scores, assists against Porto Griezmann scored one goal from four shots (two on goal) and provided one assist from four chances created during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Griezmann has scored once and provided one assist in two of his last three starts. What may be even more notable is that his team have failed to gain points in the last two games in which he's failed to find the net. As Luis Suarez picked up an early injury in Tuesday's game, Griezmann could become even more important to his side in Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlético reaches CL knockout stage with 3-1 win at Porto
Atlético Madrid has beaten Porto 3-1 to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions LeagueDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
