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Mario Hermoso - Busy defensively Hermoso made five tackles and four interceptions during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Hermoso had plenty to do Wednesday as Liverpool controlled the game from start-to-finish. While Hermoso has little to no fantasy value offensively he does have solid value, especially against aggressive teams. Next up for Hermoso is a Sunday trip to Valencia.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool vs. Atlético Madrid: Extended Highlights ' Group Stage - Match Day 4

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Felipe - Sent off against Liverpool Felipe received a straight red card in the 36th minute of Wednesday's Champions League defeat against Liverpool, following a foul on Sadio Mane. He made a block in the match before...

Impact Felipe will be suspended for the game against Milan on Nov. 24, where Stefan Savic would likely replace him in the back three.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Atletico, PSG takes on Leipzig

Liverpool midfielders Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara are back in contention for the Champions League visit of Atlético Madrid after recovering from injuries

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcos Llorente - Remains out Llorente (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's clash with Liverpool, after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Llorente will miss yet another match as it's clear that his re-aggravated hamstring could be a serious injury. There is no definite timeline for his return, but it seems likely the midfielder won't return until after the international break. Rodrigo De Paul is likely to start in his place Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid. The match that changed everything The date was March 11, 2020. Liverpool 2, Atletico Madrid 3 would turn out to be the last game on English soil for three months

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid: Champions League Matchday 4 Preview and Prediction

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Saponjic - Suffers muscular injury Saponjic (thigh) suffered a muscle injury and will be out for Wednesday's clash with Liverpool.

Impact Saponjic will be out for Wednesday's clash with Liverpool after suffering the muscle injury. The forward isn't a major part of the starting XI, or even on the bench often, but he still limits Atleti's depth,

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Single save clean sheet Oblak made one save during Sunday's 3-0 win over Betis.

Impact Oblak faced a single shot and saved it, earning his fourth clean sheet of the season. Oblak will face a tough Liverpool side Wednesday in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Strong volume in win Hermoso made two tackles and four interceptions during Sunday's 3-0 win over Betis.

Impact Hermoso didn't get anything done offensively, but that's not his role, he offered plenty of solid volume behind the ball. Few central defenders have any sort of fantasy floor and that is no different for Hermoso, but Atleti's excellent defense gives him frequent clean sheets. Hermoso will be hard-pressed Wednesday, away to Liverpool.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Shut down in win Suarez shot three times (once on goal) during Sunday's 3-0 win over Betis.

Impact Suarez failed to get anything going Sunday despite having plenty of chances. The forward just couldn't seem to get going Sunday. Suarez has been a solid option with six goals in eight starts, and has a game against his old club, Liverpool, on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Brilliant in rout Griezmann shot three times (twice on goal), created four chances, and took eight corners during Sunday's 3-0 win over Betis.

Impact Griezmann might not have scored Sunday, but he didn't let that take away from his performance. The striker was absolutely impeccable and was arguably the man of the match despite not scoring. Next up for Griezmann is a Sunday trip to Valencia, he will be out due to suspension Wednesday in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Assists in rout Correa provided one assist on four chances created during Sunday's 3-0 win over Betis.

Impact Correa got in on the goal-fest Sunday, grabbing his second assist of the season on a season-high four chances created. Correa has been a solid performer when in the starting XI, but starting chances have been limited. Next up is a Wednesday clash with Liverpool.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Finally gets goal Felix scored once off the bench during Sunday's 3-0 win over Betis.

Impact Felix scored on his only shot off the bench Sunday. This was his first goal of the season a disappointing return for the immensely talented prospect. Felix will likely be in the starting XI for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Goal, assist in win Carrasco scored once and provided one assist during Sunday's 3-0 win over Betis.

Impact Carrasco scored and added an assist in a solid showing Sunday, putting up his best numbers of the season with four chances created. The midfielder has lined up at left wing-back recently and seems to really be making the position his own. Next up is a tough Wednesday trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Logs La Liga goal during start Griezmann scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Thursday against Levante.

Impact At last, Griezmann recorded his first Spanish-league goal since being loaned by Barcelona. His upcoming UEFA Champions League suspension gives him multiple chances to focus on scoring goals during La Liga games. Considering previous appearances, Griezmann will play alongside another striker or be a central attacking midfielder.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Scores goal off bench Cunha scored one goal across 18 minutes during a 2-2 draw Thursday against Levante.

Impact Cunha recorded his first La Liga goal. Recording more of that will be rare until further notice, considering he played fewer than 30 minutes during all but one Spanish-league game this year.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - Records first assist Felipe recorded one assist during a 2-2 draw Thursday against Levante.

Impact Despite being one of three central defenders unable to prevent the Levante team from scoring two goals, Felipe somewhat redeemed himself by recording his first La Liga assist.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - Attempts five crosses during start Trippier attempted five crosses during a 2-2 draw Thursday against Levante.

Impact Trippier averaged 3.7 crosses attempted across his last seven La Liga starts. He recorded the latter tally among eight Atletico Madrid games despite not doing much fantasy-wise besides crossing.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Allows two goals again Oblak conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw Thursday against Levante.

Impact Oblak conceded goals twice during each of his last two La Liga appearances. He will try to redeem himself during the Atletico Madrid team's next game, Sunday versus Betis.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil brings Coutinho, Firmino back for WCup qualifiers

Philippe Coutinho is back in Brazil’s national team after being called up by coach Tite for two World Cup qualifiers in November

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcos Llorente - Out against Levante Llorente (hamstring) will be out for Thursday's clash with Levante, after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Llorente will be out for Thursday's match as he failed to make the initial squad list. This is a big concern for the midfielder after he re-injured his hamstring against Liverpool. He will hope to make his return Sunday, against Betis.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes two in draw Oblak conceded two goals and made two saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Oblak has conceded five goals over his last two starts between the league and UCL, which isn't a favorable record for someone who usually ends his seasons with clean sheets in over half of his games. As a result, he'll need to do better against Levante, which are tied for the fourth-fewest shots on goal in La Liga.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Busy in first half Lemar created three chances from five crosses (two accurate) during the first half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Lemar has started each of the last three matches across all competitions but wasn't used past halftime in this game. Still, he's scored once, added one assist and created six chances in these starts, so his productivity is certainly there if his minutes aren't. Should he put the two together, Lemar could offer another viable option from Los Colchoneros. Up next is a trip to Levante, which feature the worst defense in La Liga.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - Provides six crosses in draw Trippier created one chance from six crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Trippier has created two chances over his last two matches to go with eight total crosses. These are better numbers from someone who isn't often asked to get forward with any frequency, so it's worth tracking the situation to see if it continues. He'll next travel to Levante, which have conceded the most goals in La Liga.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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