Ansu Fati shines as Spain wins its final World Cup warmup
Ansu Fati has made the most of his chance back with Spain’s national teamNOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARCOS LLORENTE #14 - MIDFIELDER - ATLÉTICO MADRID
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Set to miss friendly Llorente is expected to miss Wednesday's friendly against Jordan after missing a couple of training sessions in the national team camp, according to MARCA.
Impact Llorente started in each of the last two league matches against Espanyol and Mallorca but had missed eight straight games before then and was subbed out of Saturday's Copa del Rey match against Almazan. With only 23 players allowed for this friendly, Llorente will get a chance to recover his fitness ahead of the Nov. 23 opener against Costa Rica and it's likely Llorente will start at least once during the group stage even if he's not in the lineup during every game.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
University student Guillamón among Spain defenders in Qatar
Any downtime at the World Cup may mean study time for young Spain defender Hugo GuillamónNOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlético ends skid with win in Copa del Rey
Atlético Madrid has ended a five-game winless run before play pauses in Spain for the World CupNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes shot in loss Llorente took a shot and won one of two tackles in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Mallorca. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.
Impact Llorente started Wednesday's match on the right wing but then had to slide down to full-back when Nahuel Molina was taken off at the half-hour mark. He has tallied five shots and one chance created in his last two games since missing about a month with a thigh injury he suffered in early October.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting versus Espanyol Llorente (thigh) is in the XI to face Espanyol Sunday.
Impact Llorente is making his return after four weeks and multiple matches on the mend. He has scored once and added four shots (one on target), ten chances created, 14 crosses (two accurate), and 11 tackles in nine appearances.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On track to play Llorente (thigh) has trained for a week as of Friday and is on track to play in Sunday's match against Espanyol, according to Jesus Colino of AS.
Impact Llorente has been out for a month, missing eight games in a busy October. His return will be a welcome one, though there's little time before the first half of the club season ends and the World Cup kicks off. Llorente hasn't had a great season by his standards when fit, as he's scored once in nine starts before the injury.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Porto Llorente (thigh) was not called up by Atletico for Tuesday's Champions League clash against FC Porto.
Impact Llorente is set to miss a seventh game in all competitions Tuesday since suffering a thigh injury in early October. He will have two more opportunities to return to the pitch with Atletico before the World Cup begins in a few weeks.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't make squad list Llorente (thigh) didn't make the squad list for Saturday's match against Cadiz.
Impact Llorente's absence is to be expected as he has a better shot of coming back by Tuesday's trip to Porto. He's missed all but two-of-eight games in October due to his muscular injury but should be able to make a start or two once fit again, pushing Angel Correa and Rodrigo De Paul from the right flank. As a place with Spain at the World Cup is likely on the line for Llorente, getting fully fit will be a major goal in the coming weeks.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trains Friday Llorente (thigh) returned to training during Friday's session ahead of Saturday's trip to Cadiz, according to Pablo Egea of MARCA.
Impact Llorente might have a tough time getting available by Saturday but it's still a positive sign that he's back with a couple of weeks to play before the World Cup break. He's already missed six straight matches and will hope to take back his place as a starter on the right wing and in midfield.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out up to six weeks Llorente suffered a thigh injury during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Club Brugge in the UCL, his club confirmed after the game.
Impact Llorente is expected to miss up to six weeks, which knocks him out of the first half of the season but there's still a chance he's back by the World Cup. During his absence, Angel Correa could get his first serious run as a starter this season, as he's played once from kickoff in 10 appearances so far.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured Llorente came off with an apparent thigh injury during Tuesday's clash with Brugge.
Impact Llorente was holding his thigh when he came off, replaced by Angel Correa. Llorente has been a consistent starter in all competitions, and with a hectic October schedule even a minor injury could force him out for multiple matches. Correa would be the likely replacement in all competitions, depending on formation. Llorente's next chance to return is Saturday's clash with Girona.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win Llorente scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Sevilla.
Impact Llorente found the net for the first time this season, taking as many shots as striker Alvaro Morata during Saturday's contest. He could be getting more comfortable in his role as a right-sided midfielder but what really helps Llorente is having a stable defense which allows him to get forward with more proficiency. If Llorente can keep up his offensive production, watch if he can come anywhere close to matching his 12-goal, 11-assist effort from the 2020/21 campaign.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lewandowski leads Barça at Mallorca; Atlético tops Sevilla
Robert Lewandowski has scored again to lead Barcelona’s 1-0 win at Mallorca as the Poland striker continues destroying defenses in his arrival to Spanish leagueOCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League
Spain coach Luis Enrique has provided some surprises in his second-to-last squad before the World CupSEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Has quiet game in win Llorente made two interceptions and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad.
Impact Llorente couldn't repeat his outstanding campaign from 2020/21 (12 goals and 11 assists) this time around as he finished with just two assists in 29 La Liga starts. But to be fair, he was asked to play a far more defensive role this season, especially once right back Kieran Trippier departed in January. The 27-year-old is comfortable playing anywhere from right back to center forward, and he will remain one of Atletico's most valuable players in the lineup.
MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Athletic Club Llorente (undisclosed) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Saturday's clash against Bilbao.
Impact Llorente was subbed out near the end of last week's draw with Granada with a knock, but he has recovered and will likely be back in the starting lineup on Saturday.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up knock in draw Llorente was replaced after 89 minutes of Wednesday's scoreless draw against Granada with a potential knock.
Impact There isn't much news on his fitness just yet, but Llorente appeared to pick up a problem late into the match. Guiliano Simeone, son of manager Diego, replaced Llorente during Wednesday's contest but there's plenty of time for things to change by the Apr. 30 trip to Athletic Club.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances against Man City Llorente made an interception and created three chances in Wednesday's 0-0 Champions League draw (a 1-0 defeat on aggregate) against Manchester City. He also won two of two tackles...
Impact Llorente was up for it from the right back/right midfield position on Wednesday, but he was a dangerous outlet for his side's attack and will be disappointed that his teammates were unable to convert any of the chances he provided. Atletico are out of the Champions League now, but they still face a fight to secure their spot in next year's competition, so he will be ready for Sunday's La Liga clash against Espanyol.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in loss Llorente took a shot and made four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Mallorca. He also won two of four tackles in the match.
Impact Llorente was back on the right wing Saturday but Atletico's six-game La Liga winning streak came to an end against relegation-threatened Mallorca. He will need to do better in Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Manchester City.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist against Betis Llorente had one assist, two crosses, two blocks, two interceptions, five tackles, created one chance and was fouled once in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.
Impact In a close match, Llorente helped to push his side ahead by finding Joao Felix in the 61st minute for his second goal of the night. While the midfielder can be an aggressive crosser, he has only managed to log one other assist so far this season. So it is unlikely he will do it again against Cadiz.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Atlético visits Osasuna before facing Man United
Atlético Madrid has one more game to find its form before facing Manchester United in a Champions League match critical to salvaging its seasonFEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides five crosses in loss Llorente provided five inaccurate crosses and put one shot off target during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Levante.
Impact The ever-versatile continues to play at right-back following the departure of Kieran Tripper and even well before his departure due to an injury for the Englishman. By now, it's become apparent that Llorente's attacking output isn't the same as it has been in past seasons, though last year's 12 goals and 11 assists could just be an anomaly. Up next is a trip to Osasuna before an all-important UCL tie against Manchester United.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting XI Llorente (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Getafe.
Impact Llorente is back Saturday after missing the last few weeks with a hamstring injury. He's dealt with a couple issues in recent months, so he'll hope to get back to fitness this week, though it's hard to see him starting three-straight matches prior to the Feb. 23 Champions League contest.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
