ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Renan Lodi - Out against Cadiz Lodi is experiencing lower back pain and was not included in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Mario Hermoso starts at left back on Sunday, while Lodi will target next weekend's clash against Mallorca to make his return.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - Training individually Trippier has begun training individually as he works his way back from a shoulder injury, according to Diario AS.

Impact Trippier has been out since just before the November international break with a shoulder injury, and while there still isn't much clarity on when he's expected to return, he is making progress.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Returns to training Felix is back in full training with Atletico, but he was not named in Diego Simeone's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Felix has been out for more than a week with a calf strain, but he will target next weekend's clash against Mallorca for his return.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico's defence: Oblak is out of form and they're conceding more than usual, but just how bad is it? Atletico are a different team to the one that used to win 1-0 all the time, and Oblak's out of form. We looked deeper at their defence...

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Copa Libertadores final shows off Brazil dominance

Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras in Montevideo underscores the dominance of Brazilian clubs in South American soccer

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Copa Libertadores final shows Brazil's regional dominance

Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo accentuates the dominance of Brazilian clubs in South American soccer

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South America scraps away-goals rule for club competitions

South America has followed Europe by scrapping the away-goals rule for its club competitions, including the prestigious Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simeone keeps changing tack - and it's not working Atletico Madrid are bottom of their Champions League group with a game to go - their head coach seems unsure of the best way to set them up

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stefan Savic - Leader in multiple categories Savic blocked two shots, made four interceptions, two tackles (winning two) and four clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Savic was a part of the Atleti back line that allowed just one goal during Wednesday's defeat. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the loss.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes late on Wednesday Oblak allowed a goal while making three saves during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Oblak allowed the game's lone goal in the 87th minute as Atleti dropped all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed seven goals in five Champions League starts while his three saves upped his season total to 13.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Klopp: Already-qualified Liverpool won't go easy on Porto

Respect for the Champions League and the need for consistency in team selection will see Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp select a strong lineup against Porto despite the English sid...

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet in win Oblak kept a clean sheet with three saves made during Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Oblak has had a rough run of form but appeared to show off his best work with some game-changing saves in Saturday's tight win. He's still kept two clean sheets in his last four matches and will next face AC Milan, which have scored the second-most goals in Serie A but have only scored four times in four UCL games this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - Scores in win Felipe scored one goal on his only shot and kept a clean sheet with five clearances made during Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Felipe put away a late winner to get his side back on track after recording one loss and one draw in their previous two matches. While he's unfortunately suspended for Wednesday's UCL match against AC Milan, he'll hope to remain in the lineup for a favorable matchup at Cadiz on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sime Vrsaljko - Logs 10 crosses in win Vrsaljko created one chance from 10 crosses (one accurate) during 85 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Vrsaljko has yet to complete a full 90 this season but he's not far from that goal and can still put up impressive numbers when given the chance, as he's scored once, provided 13 crosses and made four interceptions in his last three appearances. With Kieran Trippier (shoulder) out indefinitely, Vrsaljko could be a high-value replacement for multiple weeks. Up next is Wednesday's visit from AC Milan in the UCL.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Logs assist in win Carrasco provided one assist from five chances created on eight crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Carrasco spent most of the evening toying with the defense and still set up Felipe's winner in the final moments of the contest. Going into Wednesday's UCL match against AC Milan, Carrasco has scored once, assisted twice and created nine chances over his last four starts.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Adds seven crosses in win Hermoso kept a clean sheet and provided seven inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Hermoso made his second start of the season at left-back but still managed to rank third on the team in total crosses during this game. Depending on the formation, Hermoso will either serve as a central defender or on the flank, though still expect him to make a greater impact in stopping goals than helping score them. Over the next week, AC Milan will visit for a UCL contest before Hermoso will make the trip to Cadiz, which have scored 12 goals in 14 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Provides nine crosses in win Lemar put three shots off target and logged nine crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Lemar returned to the lineup after missing four straight starts and was one of his club's most active attackers despite only playing for two-thirds of the contest. He'll hope to play for longer in Wednesday's UCL match against AC Milan before a good matchup with Cadiz on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Takes three shots in win Griezmann took three shots (zero on goal) and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna. He also had his UCL ban cut and will be available to face AC Milan on W...

Impact Griezmann put in a solid shift during this game but was likely pulled early in anticipation of the midweek UCL contest after his suspension was overturned Friday. He's scored three goals over his last two European matches and looks to be in good form, including for a trip to Cadiz (23 goals conceded in 14 matches) in Sunday's league game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Available Saturday Llorente (hamstring) is in the preliminary squad for Saturday's clash with Osasuna.

Impact Llorente is an option Saturday as he joins the preliminary squad. The midfielder will likely slot into the team straight away, though Rodrigo De Paul has been in good form, even if he isn't an overly fantasy relevant option. Llorente re-aggravated the Hamstring late in October, in the Champions League against Liverpool.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Out Saturday Felix (strain) is out of the preliminary squad for Saturday's clash with Osasuna.

Impact Felix picked up the muscular issue in training and is now out for Saturday's clash after failing to make the preliminary squad. Angel Correa has played in attacking midfield recently and will likely be the like-for-like replacement in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Suffers muscle injury Felix suffered a muscle injury in training on Wednesday, and he is undergoing evaluations and rehabilitations at the University of Navarra clinic in Spain starting Thursday.

Impact Further information about the severity of Felix's injury will likely come out in the coming days as the tests are done. Atletico has depth at the forward position, with Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Matheus Cunha all able to play in Felix's position Saturday against Osasuna.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Suspended against AC Milan Griezmann will serve the second game of his two-match ban in the Nov. 24 match against AC Milan.

Impact Atletico were notified of the two-match ban only this week, which comes a month after the initial red card. Griezmann has been on decent form, producing four goals in his last five starts, but it looks like Joao Felix will be given another start for the game against Milan.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - No timeframe to return Trippier has suffered a Grade 3 shoulder separation and will be out an unknown amount of time.

Impact Trippier may only miss a couple weeks with the injury, as long as his rehab goes well. That said, if it doesn't go well, he could be headed for surgery. The wing-back had started six-straight matches prior to injury, so any absence would likely point to starts for someone like Sime Vrsaljko on the right flank.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier ruled out with shoulder sprain Atletico Madrid have confirmed that Kieran Trippier suffered a grade III shoulder sprain in the club’s 3-3 draw with Valencia in La Liga on...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jan Oblak - Three saves in draw Oblak made three saves and one clearance during Sunday's three-all draw with Valencia.

Impact Oblak had plenty to do, but let his team down when it counted the most. Late in stoppage time with a two goal lead the win seemed certain. That is until Hugo Duro beat Oblak twice inside five minutes to salvage the point, and sink Oblak's fantasy day. Oblak is a poor fantasy option behind a stingy defense that doesn't give him must shot volume to face.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE