KOKE NEWS

Scores from bench Koke scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 3-0 win over Girona.

Impact Koke entered the match in the 59th minute and scored Atleti's final goal in the 94th. The midfielder has totaled just 95 minutes through the opening two matches of the season, but should remain a key figure at the club.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Four assists Koke provided four assists in 35 appearances (32 starts) in La Liga.

Impact Koke played a massive role yet again, as expected, he was a starter in nearly every match while surpassing 2,500 minutes for the seventh straight season. The midfielder is perhaps the most important part of the Atleti XI, and remains one of the first names on the team sheet. At this point Koke is a consistent producer, with a solid floor but limited upside.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win over Athletic Koke assisted once, placed one cross (not accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Athletic.

Impact Koke was Madrid's key playmaker Saturday. The club captain controlled the center of midfield creating opportunities, one of them produced the assist for Atletico's second goal finished by Angel Correa. It was his first La Liga assist since February.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up huge in win Koke assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 (5-3) penalty shootout victory against Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Koke created a season-high four chances on his way to playing a clever ball into space that Memphis Depay ran onto and finished off to equalize against Inter on aggregate in the second half and force extra time. He had gone three straight games without a shot or a chance created prior to this contest but will go into a game versus Barcelona on Sunday full of confidence after playing a vital creative role in this huge win for his side.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Silent versus Inter Koke generated one shot (zero on goal), one clearance and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Koke didn't manage to pull the strings as usual in a very challenging match-up and came away with a paltry output. He has posted five tackles (three won), two interceptions, two key passes and one assist in the last four games. Atletico Madrid will visit Almeria on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Koke assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Koke assisted Angel Correa in the 47th minute to triple Atletico's lead just after halftime with his third assist in the season. That was his first assist since late-October, though, The midfielder also has yet to score in the campaign, but you should not expect that since he had zero goals in 2022-23 as well.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assist against Alaves Koke assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Koke earned his assist on the second goal of the match, finding Alvaro Morata in the 46th minute for the eventual game-winner. This was Koke's second assist of the season, giving him two in his last four matches. He has yet to miss a start since fully healing from his injury and looks to have a firm grip on a starting spot once again this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers first assist of season Koke assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Koke created multiple chances for the second time in three matches and was rewarded with an assist from his potent creativity as of late. He has not topped three goal involvements in the league in the past three years after having at least seven goal involvements between 2015 and 2019.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Koke (hamstring) is on the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Koke is back after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury. He has played in his seven minutes thus far after picking up a hamstring injury against Granada on Aug 14.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at training Koke (hamstring) rejoined first-team training Wednesday in the lead-up to Sunday's meeting with Real Madrid.

Impact Koke has been out of action since suffering his hamstring injury just seven minutes into the season, missing the previous four matches. At this point, the midfielder may have to settle for an appearance off the bench in his first match back, though he should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once back to full match fitness.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning this weekend Koke (hamstring) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Atletico Madrid will be missing quite a few players due to injury this weekend in their trip to Mestalla, and they'll be particularly thin in midfield depth since Rodrigo De Paul (thigh) is out as well. Koke's next chance to return will come in the UEFA Champions League opener against Lazio next Tuesday, or against Real Madrid in the upcoming weekend.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains hamstring injury Koke will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a right hamstring injury versus Granada on Monday.

Impact Koke was forced off just seven minutes into the 2023-24 season with his hamstring problem. The team's release mentioned a rehabilitation program, so it seems surgery isn't required, which should shorten the midfielder's absence. Both Pablo Barrios, who replaced Koke against Granada, and Axel Witsel figure to be in contention for a spot in the starting XI against Betis on Sunday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Koke (undisclosed) was forced off six minutes into Monday's clash with Granada.

Impact Koke was forced off after just six minutes with an injury. The midfielder made it through nearly all of 2022-23 without injuries but came off right at the beginning of 2023-24. Pablo Barrios came on to replace Koke and could take over for the foreseeable future depending on the severity of Koke's injury.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes out scoreless this season Koke made 34 starts in 37 appearances, in all competitions, totaling three assists with 57 tackles (39 won), 31 chances created and 21 interceptions this season.

Impact Koke has failed to get a league goal for the first time since the 2009-10 season while recording just three assists. Despite making 24 starts, the midfielder produced below average stats, averaging just under two tackles per game. Koke will be entering his final year of his contract after spending all his career with Atletico, leaving his future after the 2023/24 campaign in jeopardy.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Koke assisted one goal from two chances created, took one off-target shot, made one tackle (won), one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Koke had a good outing to help them earn the easy home win. The midfielder assisted Antoine Griezmann in the second half for their third goal. He now has three assists in the season so far, but has yet to score.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Koke took two shots and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Club. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Koke has been a fixture in Atletico's midfield since the World Cup, as he's started each of the last seven La Liga games consecutively after recovering from a thigh injury that sidelined him in late October through early November.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions in draw Koke had one off-target shot, made two tackles (both won) and four interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Koke bossed the middle of the park here, disrupting several offensive actions from the opposition but at the same time couldn't provide the attacking input Atletico supporters are used to see from him. The veteran midfielder has been relegated to a more defensive role this season, especially since returning from the World Cup so his fantasy value took a significant hit.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Koke took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Barcelona. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact On Sunday Koke made his first La Liga start since mid-October after recovering from a thigh injury and then playing in the World Cup with Spain. Koke looked solid alongside his young midfield partner Pablo Barrios despite his side's close loss to Barcelona.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in draw Koke played for 24 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Germany.

Impact Koke has been primarily used as an option off the bench for his national team, as the Barcelona trio of Gavi, Pedri and Sergio Busquets looks strong together. This is unlikely to change during the World Cup aside from special circumstances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Koke (thigh) made the squad list for Wednesday's match at Mallorca.

Impact Koke has missed six straight games but has a chance to return in the final league match before the World Cup. As his team have won just once in his absence, it will be exceptionally important for Koke to stay fit going forward and get his team back on track before the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing versus Espanyol Koke (thigh) won't be involved in Sunday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact Koke has been ramping up in practice, but he won't be able to return in this one and skip his sixth consecutive game due to a thigh injury.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Koke (thigh) participated in Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Espanyol, according to Javi Gomez of Cope.

Impact Koke would be a major piece to get back as the team has won just once during his five-game absence. If fit enough to start, Koke should be a lock for the lineup as he's come off the bench just once in 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE