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Seven crosses in loss Koke sent in seven crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Koke sent in more crosses than he has in any match so far in the 21/22 season. It's not worth chasing this production, and it's not as if he was particularly impressive with the opportunity. Koke is a consistent starter, but far from a consistent fantasy option.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates a chance in loss Koke created one chance and made three tackles during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Koke created a chance despite going down to 10-men Wednesday. The midfielder was overwhelmed on both sides of the ball and came off after 69 minutes when the game was truly out of reach. Koke has a favorable Sunday trip to Valencia up next.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Liverpool Koke provided an assist, took one shot (off target) and made four tackles (won two) during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Koke linked up with Antoine Griezmann for Atletico's first goal in what was his first assist of the season. He will look to improve those numbers during Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Koke made four tackles and committed two fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Koke answered any and all questions regarding his fitness, playing 90 hard minutes and controlling the midfield. The defensively minded midfielder still has little fantasy value in his deep-lying role, but he is certainly fit. He has the international break to recover entirely if he has any nagging soreness.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Koke made his return and played 61 minutes during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Milan.

Impact Koke returned from a thigh injury that held him out for three matches, but didn't really do much in the match. It was a win, but not one he participated in on either side of the ball. Koke will look to return to his top form Saturday, at home against Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes preliminary squad Koke (thigh) is in the preliminary squad for Saturday's trip to Alaves.

Impact Koke is a somewhat surprising inclusion in the preliminary squad list after making a return to individual training Thursday. The midfielder is unlikely to be anywhere near 100% fit, so a start would be even more surprising. In his place Rodrigo De Paul has deputized well recently.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to individual training Koke (thigh) is back in individual training on the side, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Koke has returned to individual training, which, while a good sign puts him firmly in the questionable category for Saturday's trip to Alaves. The midfielder would be straight back into the starting XI if fully fit, but if he's not 100% look for Rodrigo De Paul to get another start.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Getafe Koke (thigh) is out for Tuesday's clash with Getafe after not making the preliminary squad.

Impact Koke is out after missing Saturday's clash with Bilbao, and is firmly questionable for Saturday's trip to Alaves. Look for Rodrigo De Paul to fill in for Koke in the heart of the Atleti midfield.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Bilbao Koke has been left out of Atletico's match day squad for Saturday's clash against Bilbao due to a thigh injury.

Impact Koke suffered a thigh strain in Wednesday's Champions League draw against Porto, and he will miss Saturday's match as well. With Lemar out as well, manager Diego Simeone may turn to Rodrigo De Paul, Geoffrey Kondogbia or Hector Herrera in central midfield.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Koke took two shots (one on goal) during the 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Aug 29.

Impact Koke went from a busy summer into a productive open to the season with three shots taken and six tackles made in three games. His primarily-defensive role means that his value won't be the highest, but Koke is sure to get a consistent role in his team as one of the leaders and longest-tenured members.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat-sheet against Italy Koke sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances, won two of two tackles and drew one foul in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs against Italy.

Impact Koke did a little bit of everything, as per usual, picking up some stats on both ends. He has recorded seven shots, ten chances created, 30 crosses and 13 tackles in six Euro appearances.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

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

Return to normality is all players want - Atleti captain Koke Atletico Madrid captain Koke says he and his team-mates are looking forward to a return to normality

MAY 11, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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