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Joao Felix - Battling thigh issue Felix is battling a thigh injury and won't be risked for Saturday's match against Germany, reports AS.

Impact Felix didn't appear off the bench in Portugal's opener, so his absence won't change anything for the side. The hope is to get him healthy before knockout stages and even then, he doesn't have a starting role for Portugal.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The fragile mind of Alvaro Morata “He needs everything around him to work perfectly, when it does not work perfectly, he gets knocked off course, and very far off course”

JUNE 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil in Olympic women's soccer

Marta and Formiga will lead Brazil’s women’s soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics in what is expected to be their international swansong

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trippier: Southgate's trusted 'defensive animal' who has thrived under Simeone Sunday’s match against Croatia was only the fourth time Kieran Trippier has started a game at left-back in his entire career

JUNE 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marcos Llorente - Plays fullback in draw Llorente created one chance and kept a clean sheet as a right-back during Monday's scoreless draw with Sweden in Group E.

Impact Llorente was given the start in defense in a tactical wrinkle meant to fit in another dynamic midfielder instead of trying to start Cesar Azpilicueta or Adam Traore in that spot. Though Llorente performed well, the end result of the match suggest that this was a decision not necessary to earning the victory. As a result, it's important to consider who starts at right-back over games against Poland and Slovakia, with Traore being the most attacking of the three.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Laporte: Next time Morata will score three and shut everyone up | Goal.com Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has left to the defense of team-mate Alvaro Morata, backing the striker to provide the goals the team needs going forward.

JUNE 14, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Koke - Active in draw Koke put two shots off target to go with two chances created from eight crosses (three accurate) during Monday's scoreless draw with Sweden in Group E.

Impact Koke went toe-to-toe with Jordi Alba as the most-productive players for La Roja as they dominated the vast majority of the match. If anyone can manage to find the ability to score their plethora of opportunities, then Koke's value should rise with the chances for assists as well. Up next is a match against Poland.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Should be available Lemar (thigh) took part in Sunday's training session, manager Didier Deschamps told the media.

Impact Lemar also participated in Tuesday's friendly win over Bulgaria, so he's been fit for some time after picking up a knock late in the club season with Atletico Madrid. Given the current setup that puts more emphasis on centrally-positioned players than Lemar's natural spot on the left wing, his best chance to get a place in the starting lineup is if Corentin Tolisso and Adrien Rabiot aren't preferred.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Not great in first match Carrasco put one shot off target and lost possession 16 times during 77 minutes of Sunday's 3-0 win over Russia in Group B.

Impact Carrasco will always get his touches, but Sunday's performance was not as efficient as he had been at the end of the club season with Atletico Madrid. The return of any currently injured players could see Carrasco lose his place in the lineup before the end of the group stage, but he's still an exceptionally talented player capable of changing a game by himself. Up next is the second Group B game against Denmark on Thursday.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - Creates chance in win Trippier took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Croatia. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Trippier made a somewhat surprising start at left back on Sunday, but he chipped in well in attack and helped keep a clean sheet defensively, so it will be interesting to see if manager Gareth Southgate continues to play him on that side due to the wealth of right backs England has.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sime Vrsaljko - Creates two chances in loss Vrsaljko made three clearances and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against England.

Impact Vrsaljko was solid on both sides of the ball in his opening defeat against England on Sunday. He should have an easier time Friday against a weaker team in the Czech Republic, which scored 13 goals in eight matches during qualifying.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil's Copa America squad

Neymar will spearhead Brazil’s attack for the Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

‘Tunisia are like Atletico Madrid’ – Mahrez warns Algeria ahead of Tunis trip | Goal.com Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez has compared Tunisia’s style of play to Atletico Madrid ahead of Algeria’s trip to Tunis for a friendly match.

JUNE 7, 2021 • GOAL.COM

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus will renew Morata loan from Atletico Madrid | Goal.com Juventus have elected to extend the loan deal of Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata for a second season, Goal can confirm.

MAY 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Joao Felix - Below expectations in title triumph Felix scored seven goals and provided five assists in 31 appearances (14 starts) this season.

Impact Felix scored just twice in 2021 and lost his place in the lineup over the final month of Atleti's march to their first league success in eight years. Despite that decline, Felix still made Portugal's roster for the Euros. Whether he or someone like Andre Silva ends up starting alongside Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to be determined, though Felix's recent form doesn't offer much promise for his abilities in the summer at the moment.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Captains Atleti to league success Koke scored one goal and provided two assists in 37 appearances during Atletico Madrid's league-winning 2020/21 season.

Impact Koke's two-way value has waned with each passing season, but his fitness is still unquestioned as he led his club to their first league win since 2013/14. With Sergio Ramos not called up to the Spanish national team for the Euros, Koke is one option to captain La Roja in the tournament, and that should guarantee him a few starts as long as they continue to advance. Despite his waning production, Koke's 64 tackles and 12 clean sheets recorded this season give him a decent mid-range value.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - 12 goals, 11 assists in league win Llorente scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists in 37 appearances during Atletico Madrid's league-winning 2020/21 season.

Impact Llorente was the talk of the team for much of the year as he made quick work of limited chances to score or assist in all but a few games. Maintaining this attacking role for Atleti shouldn't be too hard next season, but doing the same while with Spain for the Euros could be a little more difficult depending on how the team is set up. With La Roja's traditional focus on keeping possession, Llorente is still worth monitoring if he earns a place in the lineup for his country.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Regular in lineup Savic started all 33 of his La Liga appearances and made eight more in the UCL this season.

Impact Savic missed just one league match for non-disciplinary reasons as he conceded 15 yellow cards in the course of the campaign. The best offering he can make is a regular place in the league's best defense, as 16 clean sheets and a championship go a long way to help the value of a low-activity defender.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

More than 20,000 fans allowed for Spain-Portugal friendly

Madrid officials say more than 20,000 fans will be allowed at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium for Spain’s European Championship warm-up match against Portugal on June 4

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvaro Morata stars with brace! | Bologna 1-4 Juventus | Top Moment | Serie A TIM

MAY 24, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Angel Correa - Scores against Valladolid Correa scored a goal (on his lone shot attempt) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Valladolid. He also added two crosses and one tackle.

Impact Correa bagged an impressive goal in the season finale, leaving three defenders behind before placing a shot out of Jordi Masip's reach from the edge of the box. Correa recorded two goals over the final three appearances of the season and ends the 2020-21 campaign with nine goals and eight assists across 38 appearances (29 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes one in season finale Oblak conceded one goal and made three saves in Saturday's win over Valladolid.

Impact Oblak was one of the best goalkeepers in LaLiga once again and played a pivotal role in the team's title-winning campaign. Even though he conceded once in each of his final three starts, it's worth noting he gave up more than one goal in just one of his final 11 outings. He ends the 2020-21 season having conceded just 25 goals in 38 appearances, good for an average of 0.65 per game.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - Sends four crosses Saturday Trippier sent four crosses (one accurate), made three tackles, created one chance, registered one interception and added one clearance in Saturday's win over Valladolid.

Impact The English full-back was active on the right side of the field, though he ends the season failing to crack the scoresheet in each of his last 10 appearances. Trippier ends the year with six assists, 34 chances created, 105 crosses and 37 corners taken from the right-back position.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Scores title-clinching goal Suarez bagged a goal on four shots (one on target) in Saturday's win over Valladolid.

Impact Suarez was credited with scoring the game-winning goals in each of Atletico's last two matches, and the Uruguay international was one of the most in-form strikers in the league all year long. Following a traumatic Barcelona exit, Suarez bounced back and finished the year as one of the league's top scorers with 21 goals out of 32 appearances (30 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE