FELIPE NEWS

Solid defensively in loss Felipe had one shot (zero on goal), intercepted four passes and made five clearances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Felipe had a decent performance Sunday despite the loss. He won four of his five attempted tackles, intercepted four passes, made five clearances and blocked one shot on the defensive end. He also took one off-target shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first assist of year Felipe assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Felipe assisted Joe Worrall's 81st minute goal to prevent Forest from being shutout. Otherwise, he played the full 90 and now has his first helper of the league season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet against Hammers Felipe had one shot on goal and made three tackles (one won), five clearances, two interceptions and two blocks during Saturday's 4-0 loss against West Ham.

Impact Felipe made just his second start since moving to Nottingham Forest and had a nice stat line despite being part of a defense that conceded four goals during a 14-minute span in the closing stages of the match. With 20 clearances and 11 interceptions over three EPL appearances, the center back is starting to consolidate himself as a lock in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Nottingham Forest Felipe completed a transfer from Atleti to Nottingham Forest on a one and a half-year contract, Nottingham Forest announced Tuesday.

Impact Felipe completed the move to England, where he will hope to take on a more consistent role in the starting XI. The defender has made just three La Liga appearances for Atleti in 2022/23, where he has been largely deemed surplus to requirements.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench on Sunday Felipe is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact Felipe returns from a thigh injury that has kept him out for the previous six matches. The defender starts from the bench as he has just one appearance in the league as a clear backup in the center of defense for Atleti.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Felipe (thigh) participated in Thursday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Real Betis, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Felipe returns after missing six games due to a muscular injury, though he's only played twice all season. While rotations have been more common recently, Stefan Savic and Jose Maria Gimenez figure to be the top options at center-back even with Felipe likely to be available soon.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Felipe suffered a thigh injury ahead of Saturday's match against Sevilla, his club announced Sunday.

Impact Felipe had started in two straight games before the international break but the returns of Stefan Savic and Jose Maria Gimenez sent him to the bench regardless of his fitness. During a busy month, it's unclear if Felipe will miss 10 days or longer but the starting defenders should be clear if the rest of the team stays fit.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Felipe is listed on the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Felipe overcame a knee injury in training and starts his season on the bench. With Axel Witsel and Reinildo in good shape to start, Felipe may not be a regular player for the next few weeks.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Felipe (knee) returned to training during Wednesday's session.

Impact Felipe missed the first match against Getafe but wasn't expected to be out for long. He only started in 15 league matches last season and with Axel Witsel looking sharp at center-back, Felipe could continue to spend time on the bench.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season opener Felipe (knee) was not called up by Atletico Madrid for Monday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Felipe missed Atletico's preseason camp due to tendinitis in his knee, and he is likely set to miss a few weeks at least to start the La Liga campaign.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing preseason Felipe is unavailable to participate in a preseason camp due to tendinitis in his knee, according to Javi Gomez of Cadena Cope.

Impact Felipe only played in 26 league matches last season (15 starts) as unreliable performances made him less of a regular player. He's still got a couple of weeks to overcome this issue before the season begins Aug. 15 against Getafe, but it's important he returns soon if Felipe is to earn a starting place.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in win Felipe made a block, seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad. He also took a shot on target, created a chance and won one of two tackle...

Impact Felipe defended well on Sunday, but he ends the campaign with just one clean sheet in 26 La Liga appearances (15 starts), though he also tallied two goals and an assist in the competition. Despite making six Champions League starts, the 33-year-old is a backup option in central defense behind Stefan Savic, Jose Maria Gimenez and sometimes Reinildo and Mario Hermoso.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Felipe made two tackles (both won), three clearances and one block and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Felipe bounced back after being sent off during the game that sealed Atleti's elimination from UCL, providing once again a solid presence at the heart of the defense despite not having spectacular numbers on the stat sheet. The bad news for the centre back is that the yellow card he received here was his fifth on league play, which means he'll be suspended for Wednesday's home clash against Granada. Mario Hermoso will be the main candidate for replacing Felipe at the back line.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Man City Felipe was shown a red card in the 91st minute of Wednesday's 0-0 Champions League draw against Manchester City (a 1-0 defeat on aggregate) following a foul on Phil Foden for his s...

Impact Felipe defended physically all night as his side valiantly tried to overcome a deficit in Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal, but he was sent off at the beginning of a long period of second-half stoppage time. Atletico are out of the European competition, but on Sunday they will face Espanyol in La Liga.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives straight red card Felipe received a straight red card during the 58th minute of Atletico Madrid's 4-3 win Saturday versus Getafe.

Impact Felipe kicked Mauro Arambarri's left arm while trying to clear a ball in mid-air. Because of the resulting red card, he will not play against Levante or Osasuna on Wednesday and Saturday. Felipe remains eligible to play UEFA Champions League games.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Felipe is in the match day squad to face Barcelona on Sunday.

Impact Felipe returns after testing positive for COVID-19 at the end of January. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Felipe has tested positive for COVID-19 and entered a quarantine, Atletico Madrid announced Thursday.

Impact Felipe has some time to recover during the international break before Atletico's next game on Feb. 6, but even if healthy he will likely be on the bench now that Stefan Savic has returned from a thigh injury.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Sevilla Felipe scored a goal and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Sevilla. He also made a clearance and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Felipe headed in an equalizer form a corner kick on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to earn a result in a key game against a rival for Champions League spots. He has started three consecutive La Liga games because of injuries to Jose Maria Gimenez (face) and Stefan Savic (thigh), and he might get another game Wednesday against Granada right before the winter break.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Bigger role ahead? Felipe could be in line for a bigger role with Stefan Savic dealing with a thigh injury.

Impact Felipe has made just five appearances this season, mainly serving as the fifth defensive option, but with Stefan Savic struggling with a thigh injury Felipe is likely the next man up. Depending on the severity of the injury Felipe could be starting straight after the international break, though he does little to move the needle fantasy-wise.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Felipe (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Felipe makes the squad Sunday, his first of the season because of a torn knee ligament suffered over the summer. He started 23 league matches last season and will be an option to start on Atletico's back line going forward, something that often produces clean sheets.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still in recovery Felipe is still rehabbing from a partially torn ligament in his right knee suffered in the Copa America, according to AS.com.

Impact Felipe may not be available for the first few weeks of the season, which leaves his club a little shorthanded at center-back if anyone else is unable to play.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE