STEFAN SAVIC NEWS

Playing against Cadiz Savic (strain) will be in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Cadiz.

Impact Savic rejoins the starting XI after missing one match as a result of his muscular injury. Given his role in central defense, Savic shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value outside of clearances, blocks and interceptions.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Savic (strain) returned to training with Atletico on Monday, according to Javi Gomez of COPE.

Impact Savic missed Sunday's victory against Betis with a muscle strain and with a yellow card suspension, but he's back with the team and is in line to play against Cadiz on Friday barring a setback.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Betis Savic (strain) will miss Sunday's clash against Betis with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Savic picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's victory against Celta Vigo, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. He is working his way back from a muscular knock, and has an extra week to recover before the Cadiz match on March 11. Felipe will likely replace him in the back-three this weekend alongside Reinildo and Jose Maria Gimenez.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not expected to be serious Savic (strain) did not suffer any rupture in his muscle and has started the recovery process, Atletico announced Tuesday.

Impact Savic suffered a muscle strain in Saturday's victory against Celta Vigo, but tests have shown that the injury might not be as serious as initially expected and that he could return as early as this weekend against Betis. Mario Hermoso or Felipe would likely get the start if Savic isn't ready to go.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Celta Savic suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's victory against Celta Vigo and is expected to miss at least a few games while recovering, according to David G. Medina of Marca.

Impact Savic recently returned from a thigh injury that had kept him out for almost all of December and January, and now he's injured again at the end of February and could miss a few more weeks. Mario Hermoso or Felipe would likely fill in for him in central defense, although manager Diego Simeone has selected new left back Reinildo over the pair in his back three recently.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available versus Valencia Savic (thigh) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Saturday's clash against Valencia.

Impact Savic has missed Atletico's last five La Liga games since suffering a thigh injury in early December, but he has recovered enough to rejoin the team and could see some playing time Saturday, although he is unlikely to be ready to start quite yet.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid

Atlético Madrid has a chance rekindle its bid to win a second straight Spanish league title

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético reaches CL knockout stage with 3-1 win at Porto

Atlético Madrid has beaten Porto 3-1 to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up right thigh injury Savic (thigh) is out dealing with a right thigh injury, Atleti announced Monday.

Impact Savic is dealing with a thigh injury and will be out for at least a week as he slowly begins a return to fitness. There's no exact timeline for his return but Atleti have plenty of depth with Mario Hermoso and Felipe likely to pick up the slack .

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured early Savic (undisclosed) came off after 11 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Savic came off the pitch immediately during Saturday's loss. Savic is one to watch heading into a Champions League clash with Porto, where he is on the wrong side of a potential game time decision.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple categories Savic blocked two shots, made four interceptions, two tackles (winning two) and four clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Savic was a part of the Atleti back line that allowed just one goal during Wednesday's defeat. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the loss.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético concedes twice in injury time; Sociedad top

A late push moved Real Sociedad back to first place in the Spanish league but a late collapse kept Atlético Madrid from getting closer to the top

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Own goal in draw Savic scored an own goal and made three tackles during Sunday's three-all draw with Valencia.

Impact Savic put past Jan Oblak for what proved to be a pivotal own goal, and was underwhelming all-around. The defender just lacks the volume or goal-threat to be any sort of a viable fantasy option. He's best left out of fantasy lineups after the international break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thigh injury confirmed Savic (thigh) suffered an injury against Barcelona, and the injury has been confirmed after an MRI.

Impact Savic's injury could be more serious than initially hoped, after a thigh injury was confirmed. It's uncertain whether it's a hamstring or not, but it seems likely off how he acted. Savic is facing a Champions League suspension, and will also be sidelined in the league with this injury. Felipe will likely replace him in the back three.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quietly earns clean sheet Savic made four tackles and three interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Savic wasn't flashy Saturday, but did well to earn the clean sheet. The defender will be appearing in the Barcelona attacker's minds tonight, it seemed that wherever they went he was there to deny them. He will be starting after the international break against Granada.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for UCL enounter Savic will be suspended for the first four matches of the UCL group stage following his dismissal against Chelsea last season.

Impact Savic won't be seen in a European game until November due to this suspension, though he should still be expected to start every league encounter he's available for. In his absence, Jose Maria Gimenez, Felipe and Mario Hermoso are the top three options to feature at center-back.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bizarre own-goal saves Atlético from Spanish league defeat

Luis Suárez’s first goal of the season wasn’t enough to extend Atlético Madrid’s perfect start in the Spanish league

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in win Savic kept a clean sheet with two tackles made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Savic has logged three tackles and seven clearances while starting the first two games of the season. This is already a similar trend to previous campaigns for the Montenegrin, so there shouldn't be any reason to expect more than a healthy number of clean sheets as long as he remains in the lineup. Up next is a visit from Villarreal.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Celta Savic (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's opener against Celta Vigo.

Impact Savic makes the back three for Sunday's opener after dealing with a thigh injury in the preseason. He started 33 league matches last season and appears to be in line for similar work, even if Atletico turn to a four-man back line at times.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract until 2024 Savic (thigh) signed a three-year contract extension with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Impact Savic helped keep 16 clean sheets in 33 starts last season en route to the La Liga title and earned a fresh deal with Los Rojiblancos as a result. Alongside Jose Maria Gimenez, Savic is one half of a consistently dominant defense in Spain and Europe. He also rejoined training this week ahead of the season opener at Celta Vigo, so he should have no problems featuring during that match.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh issue Savic has some thigh tightness and will be out an unknown amount of time.

Impact This doesn't seem like a serious issue for Savic, but it's something to monitor with the season quickly approaching. He started 33 league matches last season and will hope to be back at full strength once the campaign begins Aug. 15.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Regular in lineup Savic started all 33 of his La Liga appearances and made eight more in the UCL this season.

Impact Savic missed just one league match for non-disciplinary reasons as he conceded 15 yellow cards in the course of the campaign. The best offering he can make is a regular place in the league's best defense, as 16 clean sheets and a championship go a long way to help the value of a low-activity defender.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In Suárez, Simeone found missing piece to forge a champion

When Barcelona sold striker Luis Suárez on the cheap to Atlético Madrid in September it gave Diego Simeone the missing piece he needed to forge a champion

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spanish league ends with title finale, possible farewells

Two of Spain’s most modest stadiums are set to offer scenes of joy and sorrow on Saturday

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up 15th yellow card Savic will miss the season finale against Real Valladolid on Sunday after picking up his 15th yellow card.

Impact Savic has only missed three matches all season and two of those have come due to his frequent bookings. He'll now miss a fourth game and Jose Maria Gimenez could be permitted to return to the lineup in his place.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE