KOKE NEWS

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

Why Atletico Madrid's transfer ban doesn't mean much

Diego Simeone has plenty of depth to challenge on all fronts.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Spain hire Julen Lopetegui as manager to turn around La Roja

His experience with Spain's Under-19 and Under-21 teams is likely why he got the nod

JULY 21, 2016

Spain may need to bring back 'The Red Fury,' according to Koke

"We can mix touches of this 'red fury' with 'tiki-taka'."

JUNE 26, 2016

Arsenal defender Bellerin included in Spain's Euro 2016 squad

Bellerin only made his international debut in a 3-1 victory over Bosnia on Sunday.

MAY 31, 2016

Koke wants to stay at 'special' Atletico despite EPL rumors

The Spain international has been linked with a move to the Premier League.

MAY 24, 2016

Griezmann leads Atletico to first win in three vs. Sociedad

Atletico won for the first time in three La Liga matches against Sociedad.

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Barcelona eye January move for Fenerbahce's Robin van Persie

Barcelona are set to make a move for Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie in January.

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Fernando Torres caps Atletico Madrid's win vs. Eibar

Substitutes Fernando Torres and Angel Correa both scored in Atletico's win.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Atletico open season with nervy win over La Liga newcomer Las Palmas

La Liga title hopefuls Atletico made relatively light work of newly-promoted Las Palmas.

AUGUST 22, 2015

Report: Atletico rejects summer offers from EPL for top players

Atletico Madrid rejected offers from Manchester United for Jan Oblak, Chelsea for Koke and Manchester City for Diego Godin, according to Mar...

AUGUST 8, 2015