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Marcos Llorente - Dealing with foot contusion Llorente was forced off in the 59th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Levante due to suffering from a foot contusion, but will be available moving forward since he is not injur...

Impact Llorente raised concerns after being forced off just before the hour mark in Saturday's draw against Levante due to a foot contusion. The versatile midfielder, who operated in a more advanced role for that match in the absence of Giuliano Simeone (illness), ultimately avoided a serious issue and is expected to be available moving forward. Llorente should be back in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Betis.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid says it's reached a deal with Atalanta for Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman

Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal with Serie A team Atalanta to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Robin Le Normand - Solid defensive performance Le Normand registered three tackles (one won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Levante.

Impact Le Normand played a big role in the clean sheet Saturday, securing nine effective clearances with six aerials won and a tackle won vs Levante. Since returning from injury, the defender had struggled to find the starting XI, making his first league start since Oct 27, coming off the bench the previous five La Liga games.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Gonzalez - Solid effort Gonzalez had four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Levante.

Impact Gonzalez had a solid performance despite no goals being scored, making two shots on target with two key passes and winning a tackle. This was his first league start since Dec 13, starting and coming off the bench once since his return from injury.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet Oblak registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Levante.

Impact Oblak made two saves while keep a clean sheet vs Levante on Saturday. He has kept a clean sheet in the last three La Liga games in a row, with four in the last five appearances, a stellar run for the keeper. With nine clean sheets, he ranks second among league keepers. He will look to keep this momentum going with a clash with Real Betis on Feb 8, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Avoids serious injury Sorloth has avoided a major injury and appears to be ready for a recovery process after a blow to the head, according to his club.

Impact Sorloth was worried about having suffered a head injury in Saturday's match, but has avoided the rough outcome, with the forward instead just having a wound on his head and prepared to start training again. This is massive news for the club, as he hasn't missed a start in over a month. He will then hope to be fit for their next contest, with five goals in their past nine games.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth taken to hospital after clash of heads

Atletico Madrid says Alexander Sorloth has been taken to a hospital after he knocked heads with a Levante player in a La Liga game

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Alexander Sorloth - Forced off in first half Sorloth was forced off in the 27th minute of Saturday's match against Levante due to an apparent injury, the club posted.

Impact The Norwegian had been an undisputed starter early this year and was in strong form prior to his exit, scoring four goals across his last five appearances across all competitions. His absence should open the door for increased roles for Julian Alvarez and Thiago Almada, who has already featured alongside the Argentine on several occasions. The forward is expected to undergo further tests to determine the extent of the injury.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid vs. Levante UD Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Jan. 31 Atletico Madrid (third) is currently well above Levante UD (19th) in LaLiga, but it plays at Levante on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, yo...

JANUARY 31 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Giuliano Simeone - Ruled out Saturday Simeone (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Levante, the club posted.

Impact Simeone didn't train in recent days due to illness and was dealing with some fever on Friday before being left out of the match squad for Saturday's clash against Levante. The winger will hope to recover in time before next week's fixture against Betis since he is an undisputed starter for the Colchoneros. Thiago Almada could see the starting spot during his absence on Saturday.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

UCL Draw REACTION: KO Phase Play-off PREDICTIONS

JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Giuliano Simeone - Unlikely against Levante Simeone is dealing with fever and is unlikely for Saturday's clash against Levante, coach Diego Simeone said in the press conference. "He still has fever today."

Impact Simeone is dealing with fever and will likely not be an option for Saturday's clash against Levante. The attacking midfielder has been an undisputed starter for the Colchoneros this season and his absence would therefore be a blow since coach Diego Simeone will have to change his organization, with Alex Baena likely starting on the left wing while Thiago Almada could start on the right in Simeone's spot.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool ALL GOALS in the LEAGUE PHASE of the UEFA Champions League

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Tiny Bodø/Glimt wins again in Champions League to set up potential playoff with Real Madrid

Tiny Bodø/Glimt is making a big splash in the Champions League and after back-to-back upsets over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, it has set up a possible showdown with Real M...

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Alexander Sorloth - Scores goal against Glimt Sorloth scored one goal to go with eight shots (five on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Glimt.

Impact Sorloth headed a cross into the back of the net in the 15th minute and could have added to his scoring count as he had four attempts stopped by goalkeeper Nikita Haikin during the game. The forward has now made the score sheet in four of his last five starts, counting both league and UCL action. Over that period, he's averaging 3.8 shots (2.4 on target) per contest. He'll likely stay put as Julian Alvarez's partner in a front two unless there's rotation in the next few weeks.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Productive from set pieces in loss Alvarez registered four shots (zero on goal), 13 crosses (four accurate) and 12 corners in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Glimt.

Impact Alvarez failed to score due to his poor aim in front of goal, but he led his team with 13 crosses and six chances created Wednesday. The striker featured alongside Alexander Sorloth in a two-man offense as has become the regular case in recent games. Despite going without a goal or assist in five consecutive contests across all competitions, Alvarez has continued to see significant minutes of play and set pieces, granting him decent playmaking upside along with his shooting numbers.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios - All-around effort in defeat Barrios had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Glimt.

Impact Barrios was busy in midfield as his team had the majority of possession and chances despite the result against the Norwegian side. In addition to taking a shot to the post, he completed 94 percent of his passes and won 10 of his 13 ground duels during the match. He's expected to retain a starting spot and could be highly reliable for passes and tackles given his current role.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

David Hancko - Assists in Champions League loss Hancko assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Glimt.

Impact Hancko took advantage of an opportunity to move forward and delivered a great cross for Alexander Sorloth to score the opening goal in the 15th minute of Wednesday's clash. The defender also recorded six duels won and three clearances to make up for the lack of clean sheet in the final UCL league phase game. He has operated as a left-back in each of the last two contests across all competitions, but he could well return to a central spot in future weeks.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Beaten twice versus Glimt Oblak had three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Glimt.

Impact Oblak had a disappointing performance as his team allowed the visitors several chances, including two shots from inside the box that went into his net. The keeper finished the initial stage of the Champions League season with 16 saves, 14 goals conceded and no clean sheets across seven starts. He has been more successful in league play, where Atletico have kept three of their last four opponents scoreless. However, they haven't been as consistent as in other campaigns and could face some shots in Saturday's visit to Levante.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Simeone relaxed over Atletico Madrid transfers ahead of window closing Atletico Madrid have seen four players depart and none arrive so far this window, but Diego Simeone is not giving up hope of new signings.

JANUARY 28 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Atlético Madrid Strikes a Smart Deal with Mexican Forward The transfer market has once again put Germán Berterame in the spotlight. The Argentine-born, Mexican international forward is on the verge...

JANUARY 27 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Jose Maria Gimenez - Clean sheet in lineup return Gimenez had two tackles (one won), one clearance and three interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 win over Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Gimenez made his first start since returning from a hamstring injury that had kept him out of the starting lineup for seven matches and contributed defensively to the clean sheet with two tackles, three interceptions and one clearance. Prior to the injury, he started eight of 10 matches and helped record four clean sheets but had been on the bench for the previous three games as David Hancko and Marco Pubill were preferred as the center-back pairing. While that duo has recently been favored centrally, Gimenez can also be used alongside either, as was the case in this match, a setup that shifted Hancko to left back in place of Matteo Ruggeri.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill - Three interceptions in clean sheet Pubill registered one tackle (zero won), four clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Pubill was initially introduced to cover for injuries in defense but has since established himself in the back line, missing just one of the last 11 matches, which came in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. He delivered another strong defensive performance in his fourth clean sheet, recording one tackle, three interceptions and four clearances while winning all seven of his duels. Across his last five appearances, Pubill has totaled eight tackles, seven interceptions and 21 clearances.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Third straight league goal Sorloth scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Sorloth scored on the follow-up after Marcos Llorente's shot was saved, marking his third straight league goal. The forward has been a key attacking presence since his insertion into the lineup alongside Julian Alvarez. He has started all of the last seven matches across all competitions, recording four goals from 20 shots and taking at least two shots in each game.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Almada - Scores off bench Thiago Almada scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Almada returned to the bench after starting the previous two matches in all competitions, with Alex Baena taking his place in the lineup. He still made an impact off the bench, scoring his third league goal with a well-taken strike during an 18-minute cameo. The midfielder has made just three starts across his last 19 appearances, and the goal does not secure a return to the starting XI as he faces competition for minutes with Baena and the returning Nicolas Gonzalez, who was the preferred option before his injury.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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