ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Kieran Trippier - On bench Saturday Trippier (muscular) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Ukraine.

Impact Even if healthy, there's a chance Trippier wouldn't have started Saturday with Mason Mount back in the squad. He was great against Germany and a constant threat on the attack, but Kyle Walker and Luke Shaw are better defensive options, so they're staying in the starting XI against Ukraine.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Creates four chances in win Koke created four chances from five crosses (three accurate) and put two shots off target during Friday's win over Switzerland on penalties.

Impact Koke has been seen as Spain's creative threat and set piece taker during this tournament, so his base value is still solid without any goals or assists to his name. Given his position as a focal point to the lineup, a sloppier performance in Friday's close win shouldn't see Koke pushed to the bench in the final stages of the tournament.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - Dealing with muscle issue Trippier is dealing with a slight muscular issue ahead of Saturday's match against Ukraine, reports the Daily Mail.

Impact Trippier picked up the injury Tuesday against Germany and it looks like it's still bugging him, which isn't a good sign. He originally played through the issue and went the full 90, but it's a wonder if it will keep him from starting Saturday. Either way, the possible return of Mason Mount to the XI could hurt his minutes, as well.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier's Burnley years: Cocky, quality and lap dancing for Sam Vokes Kieran Trippier has gone on to star for England and Atletico Madrid - but only after home truths from Sean Dyche at Burnley got him on track

JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Luis Enrique Hails 'Dominant' Morata Alvaro Morata has been subjected to abuse after some tough outings for Spain but stood tall in their win over Croatia.

JUNE 29, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Kieran Trippier - Excellent in win Trippier sent in eight crosses (four accurate), during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Germany.

Impact Trippier was excellent against Germany, and deserved a spot on the scoresheet. The right-back got forward well and covered defensively with aplomb. He will look to continue the good form against the winner of Sweden and Ukraine.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Could start versus Italy Carrasco played three minutes off the bench in Sunday's 1-0 win over Portugal.

Impact Carrasco was on the bench in second straight match but injuries to KDB and Eden Hazard will likely get the former back in the lineup. The winger was fairly quiet in his two starts here but given he finished the regular season in top form with four goals and six assists in last nine matches for Atleti he may be holding an upside Friday versus Italy in the quarterfinals.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morata scores as Spain beats Crotia 5-3 in extra time COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Spain first gifted Croatia a bizarre own-goal, then threw away a late 3-1 lead. Alvaro Morata made sure it didn't...

JUNE 28, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Morata scores as Spain beats Croatia 5-3 in extra time

Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal scored in extra time to give Spain a 5-3 win over Croatia and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas Lemar - On bench against Swiss Lemar (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Switzerland.

Impact Lemar is on the bench Monday after taking a knock to his ankle in training a few days ago. He played just three minutes in group stages, so even when healthy, he doesn't have much of a role in the current version of France's team.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Needs surgery for existing injury Felix is expected to undergo ankle surgery this week and miss the next two months while taking care of a pre-exisiting injury, according to Nuno Luz of MARCA. No official statement...

Impact This seems to have been the same ankle that hampered him during the league season with Atletico Madrid as well, and he was still called up to Portugal's team for the Euros only to underwhelm. With this injury being given as the reason for his struggles, Felix will try to take care of the problem and could easily miss the start of the coming campaign. That would put Angel Correa as the second forward next to Luis Suarez when Atleti kick off the season as defending champions.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keane labels Portugal star Felix 'imposter' after Euro 2020 elimination ' Goal.com Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has taken aim at both Joao Felix and Bruno Fernandes, labelling the Atletico Madrid man "an imposter" after Portugal's loss to Belgium on Su...

JUNE 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats Spain coach Luis Enrique says the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and his family need to be met with ”a robust response” fro...

JUNE 27, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats Spain coach Luis Enrique says the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and his family need to be met with ”a robust response” fro...

JUNE 27, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Spain coach says police should look into Morata threats

Spain coach Luis Enrique says the death threats directed at striker Alvaro Morata and his family need to be met with ”a robust response” from police

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olmo Says Morata Abuse Is Not Acceptable Alvaro Morata revealed he has been subjected to abuse and Spain team-mate Dani Olmo has criticised those responsible.

JUNE 26, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Koke - Takes five corners in big win Koke had one shot not on target, five corners and two tackles won in Wednesday's 5-0 win against Slovakia.

Impact For the first time in the tournament, Koke went a full 90 Wednesday. While that's a positive sign going into knockouts, his lack of upside remains prevalent, as he doesn't have a shot on target in three matches with most of his fantasy value coming from 11 corners taken.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Sits in final group match Carrasco stayed on the bench for Belgium's final group match against Finland.

Impact Carrasco was subbed off in the 59th minute against Denmark and hasn't appeared since, which isn't a great sign ahead of knockouts. He's still expected to contend for a starting role, but even if he starts, he doesn't look like someone who will go 90 minutes for the Belgians.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Enrique Says Spain Silenced Critics With Euro 2020 Rout The maligned Alvaro Morata missed a penalty, but Spain piled on five goals for an equal-high European Championship winning margin.

JUNE 24, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Slovakia 0-5 Spain When Alvaro Morata missed a penalty early in the first half, it seemed like Spain would be on their way to another draw. A calamitous own go...

JUNE 24, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Thomas Lemar - Injured in training Lemar took a knock to his ankle in Thursday's training session, reports Julien Maynard of Telefoot.

Impact Lemar played just three minutes in group stages, so his absence shouldn't change much for France. That said, their depth will be tested with numerous injuries now in the squad. For now, Lemar is considered a doubt for Monday's game against Switzerland.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain finally spark into life against hapless Slovakia A dominant Spain recovered from Alvaro Morata’s saved penalty to beat Slovakia 5-0 and set up a clash with Croatia at Wembley next Monday.Sl...

JUNE 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joao Felix - Available against France Felix (thigh) has resumed normal training and is available for Wednesday's match against France, reports PortuGoal.

Impact Felix was completely left out of the loss to Germany, but it looks like he made a quick recovery and is ready to go. There's a chance he moves into the starting XI Wednesday if completely fit, as changes are expected for the Portuguese side after their big loss.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain 1-1 Poland Chances were at a premium for Spain and Poland in their Group E clash, but it was Alvaro Morata’s strike in the first half that gives Luis E...

JUNE 21, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Koke - Busy in draw Koke logged six crosses (one accurate) and took two corners during 68 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Poland in Group E.

Impact Koke didn't last as long into this game as in the Sweden draw before Pablo Sarabia took his place but he still led La Roja in crosses. As he also does well to split corner-taking duties with Dani Olmo, Koke's value is steady, if unspectacular without any assists. The final group stage game will come against Slovakia and a similarly dominant performance on the ball is a reasonable expectation from Koke and his teammates.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE