MARCOS LLORENTE NEWS

MATCHDAY: Man City wary of Norwich; Madrid at Villarreal

English Premier League leader Manchester City goes to relegation-threatened Norwich, which it beat 5-0 in August

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses training with injury Llorente (hamstring) was not in training with Atletico on Thursday, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of La Sexta deportes.

Impact Llorente will be a doubt for Saturday's clash against Valencia after suffering a hamstring injury in the Supercopa last week. Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo De Paul will likely both start in midfield if he can't play.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in Supercopa Llorente was subbed out at halftime of Thursday's Supercopa defeat against Athletic Bilbao after suffering a hamstring injury.

Impact Llorente has another week to recover before Atletico's next La Liga game against Valencia on Jan. 22, but Sime Vrsaljko could fill in at right back if he isn't fit enough to play.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays half in Copa del Rey Llorente (undisclosed) started at right back and played the first half of Thursday's Copa del Rey victory against Rayo Majadahonda.

Impact Llorente missed Atletico's last two La Liga games with a gluteal injury, but he has recovered and should be good to go once again on Sunday versus Villarreal in La Liga.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea vs. Liverpool; virus-hit Barça at Mallorca

It will be intriguing to see whether Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel starts Romelu Lukaku against Liverpool or if the striker even features in the clash between top-four rivals

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful against Granada Llorente has suffered a gluteal injury in Saturday's defeat against Sevilla, Atletico announced Monday.

Impact Llorente is doubtful for Wednesday's clash against Granada with a gluteal injury. Thomas Lemar would likely slot into midfield alongside Koke and Rodrigo De Paul for the game if Llorente can't play.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Sevilla Llorente was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Sevilla in the 40th minute after suffering an injury. He took a shot in the match before being taken off.

Impact The severity of Llorente's potential injury is unclear as of yet, but Atletico will hope it isn't serious as he's played 96% of his side's minutes in La Liga when healthy this season. Rodrigo De Paul replaced him in midfield on Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in loss Llorente made a clearance, an interception and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Llorente has been deputizing at right back for the last few games as Kieran Trippier has been recovering from a shoulder injury, but the England international is nearing his return which means Llorente could move back to midfield soon.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Llorente provided an assist, created two chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 4-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Llorente was deployed as a right back for the first time this season but didn't have much defensive work, which gave him some room to provide support on the attacking end, which incluided an assist to Antoine Griezmann for his side's second goal. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for Llorente, who made his third consecutive start after recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for a month. Up next for him is Saturday's match against Mallorca.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Llorente (hamstring) is in the preliminary squad for Saturday's clash with Osasuna.

Impact Llorente is an option Saturday as he joins the preliminary squad. The midfielder will likely slot into the team straight away, though Rodrigo De Paul has been in good form, even if he isn't an overly fantasy relevant option. Llorente re-aggravated the Hamstring late in October, in the Champions League against Liverpool.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain hosts Ibrahimovic's Sweden with WCup spot at stake

Spain hosts Sweden on Sunday in a winner-take-all showdown in Seville for a ticket to next year’s World Cup

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain facing injury battle ahead of decisive qualifiers

Spain enters its decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden without some key players because of injuries

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ansu Fati returns for Spain's decisive World Cup qualifiers

Spain coach Luis Enrique has called up Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati for the national team’s decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Llorente (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's clash with Liverpool, after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Llorente will miss yet another match as it's clear that his re-aggravated hamstring could be a serious injury. There is no definite timeline for his return, but it seems likely the midfielder won't return until after the international break. Rodrigo De Paul is likely to start in his place Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Levante Llorente (hamstring) will be out for Thursday's clash with Levante, after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Llorente will be out for Thursday's match as he failed to make the initial squad list. This is a big concern for the midfielder after he re-injured his hamstring against Liverpool. He will hope to make his return Sunday, against Betis.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona hosts Madrid, Sociedad at Atlético on super Sunday

Barcelona faces another test of its post-Messi era when Real Madrid visits Camp Nou on a Sunday that also features a clash between the Spanish league leader and its defending champ...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinjures hamstring Llorente (hamstring) has suffered an injury relapse in his hamstring during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Liverpool, Atleti announced Wednesday.

Impact Llorente came off the bench during Tuesday's match and re-injured his right hamstring. His second hamstring injury in the last month this is a bad sign for the midfielder. Soft tissue injuries tend to linger, and a re-aggravated hamstring injury could lead to a long time on the side line. He will be out Sunday against Sociedad, and almost surely much longer than that.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Llorente (hamstring) will be on the bench against Liverpool on Tuesday.

Impact Llorente had started all 10 matches for the club this season across domestic and European competition but will be watching from the bench for kickoff. Barring any setbacks, the midfielder should reclaim his spot in the starting XI when the club squares off with Real Sociedad on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes initial squad, as expected Llorente (hamstring) is in the initial squad list for Tuesday's showdown with Liverpool.

Impact Llorente was expected to be back for this match, and should start the match. The midfielder's injury was never considered serious, and this return is perfectly in line with expectations, that said soft-tissue injuries can linger, and are easy to re-aggravate, it's likely that Llorente won't play the full 90.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solskjaer feels heat at United as Champions League resumes

Manchester United hosts Atalanta in the Champions League after losing at Young Boys last month and picking up only one point in nine in the Premier League

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back vs. Liverpool Llorente (hamstring) should be fit for an Oct. 19 clash with Liverpool, according to as.com.

Impact Llorente suffered a hamstring injury against Barcelona, but should be healthy before a decisive Champions League clash with Liverpool. The midfielder is a crucial part of the Atleti midfield, and Rodrigo De Paul would be a significant downgrade were Llorente unable to play.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto, Gil replace injured players in Spain's squad

Sergi Roberto and Bryan Gil have been added to Spain’s squad ahead of the Nations League semifinal match against Italy

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with thigh injury Llorente has suffered a thigh injury and is receiving treatment during the international break.

Impact Llorente chose possibly the best time to get injured heading into an international break. He has two weeks to recover, and should be firmly questionable for an Oct. 17 clash with Granada.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain calls up Barcelona teenager Gavi for Italy semifinal

Luis Enrique has called up 17-year-old midfielder Gavi Páez for Spain’s semifinal against Italy next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi's 1st PSG goal helps beat City; Sheriff stuns Madrid

Lionel Messi has scored his first Paris Saint-German goal and Luxembourg midfielder Sébastien Thill struck late for debutant Sheriff Tiraspol to stun 13-time champion Real Madrid 2...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS