ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

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

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