JOSE MARIA GIMENEZ NEWS

On bench in return Gimenez (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Nobody expected Gimenez to start right away considering his extended absence, and he will wait for the opportunity to make his season debut on the bench. Stefan Savic, Mario Hermoso and Axel Witsel will start on defense in Atletico's 3-5-2 scheme.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad to face Valencia Gimenez (knee) has been named in the squad for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Gimenez will be able to make his 2023/24 season debut after taking part in training with no setbacks this week, though there's a chance he comes off the bench given his lack of minutes. Even if it's on a limited capacity, his return should provide quite a boost to the team on the defensive zone.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gimenez was back in training on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Gimenez looks to be closing in on a return to the pitch after participating in team training for the first time this season. The defender underwent knee surgery in May and has been sidelined since then. He probably will not be rushed back into action and will remain out for these next couple of matches, but when he does return, expect him to take back his starting spot, sending either Mario Hermoso or Axel Witsel to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Gimenez had arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday and will miss the season finale against Villarreal on Sunday.

Impact Gimenez will end the season having played in 28 La Liga matches (26 starts) in which he generated two goals on 22 shots (eight on target), one assist and 135 clearances. In addition, the defender featured in all five Champions League contests for the club as well, adding another 19 clearances, six interceptions and six tackles. Barring any setbacks, it seems Giminez will be ready to return in time for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists Gimenez scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 5-2 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Gimenez had a rare match of both scoring and assisting Sunday. He has not scored more than two goals or totaled more than one assist in a campaign, making his performance even more unusual. On the defensive side, he is averaging about 4.3 clearances a game after generating 45 in the last nine contests.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively in win over Betis Gimenez had one off-target shot, made four tackles (three won) and four clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Betis.

Impact Gimenez had another solid day at the heart of the defense, partnering with Mario Hermoso for completely smothering opposing forwards as they were huge factors that led Atletico to have a third straight clean sheet. With 27 clearances over his last five appearances, Gimenez is back at his best self again after being through a rough stretch a pair of months ago.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Gimenez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Gimenez's first goal of the year was a big one against their town rivals off the bench Saturday. Scoring goals is not his thing, as he has only scored a maximum of two goals or less a season. He usually focuses on defending, averaging 4.2 clearances a match with 23 in his last five games played.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid scores late to draw with 10-man Atletico

Real Madrid needs a late goal to salvage a 1-1 draw against 10-man Atletico Madrid at home in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet in win Gimenez made a block and three clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Club. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.

Impact Gimenez kept his third clean sheet in his last four La Liga appearances since the end of the World Cup on Sunday. He may return to the bench once Stefan Savic serves out his red card suspension.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FIFA bans 4 Uruguay players for disorder at World Cup

FIFA has banned Uruguay players Fernando Muslera and José María Giménez for four games each

JANUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Back with club Gimenez was back in training with Atletico Madrid on Thursday after returning from the World Cup.

Impact Gimenez started all three of Uruguay's games at the World Cup in Qatar, keeping two clean sheets and taking three shots overall from central defense. But Uruguay was unable to advance to the knockout rounds and so Gimenez is already back with his club team.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Mallorca Gimenez was suspended for Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Gimenez missed the final match before the World Cup before getting the call to join Uruguay for the tournament. Though injuries did interrupt his form on a couple of occasions, Gimenez made 14 starts and kept four clean sheets, holding onto enough form not to lose his place for club or country.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible against Mallorca Gimenez put five shots off target and picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol, making him ineligible for Wednesday's trip to Mallorca.

Impact Gimenez will miss the final match before the World Cup, giving him extra rest before joining Uruguay's team in Qatar. In his place, Axel Witsel or Geoffrey Kondogbia would drop into the back line alongside Stefan Savic and Reinildo.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Gimenez participated without issue during Thursday's session ahead of Saturday's match against Girona, according to Victor Gomez of AS.

Impact Gimenez only played for the first half during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Club Brugge and was pulled from that contest as a precaution. As a result, he should have little issue starting by the weekend. So far, Gimenez hasn't started more than three straight games before picking up an injury this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Sevilla Gimenez is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Gimenez returns after missing out on the majority of September with a back injury. The defender has started two games on the season for Atleti, helping his side to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gimenez (back) returned to training Friday and is expected to play in Saturday's match at Sevilla, according to MARCA.

Impact Gimenez has been projected to start after missing three straight games due to injury. Along with the returning Stefan Savic, Gimenez will hope to bolster a team known for its defensive work-rate. With Gimenez in the starting lineup, Atleti went undefeated, winning two of the three contests.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Real Madrid Gimenez (back) is not in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Gimenez will miss a third game in all competitions or Atletico Madrid as he's not fit enough for the Madrid derby due to a back issue. He will hope to recover during the international break and be ready for the clash against Sevilla in early October.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in doubt Gimenez (back) is considered a doubt ahead of Sunday's match against Real Madrid, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Gimenez has missed each of the last two matches with a back issue that's hard to play through without making it worse. Axel Witsel, Felipe and Mario Hermoso should continue as the starting center-backs until Gimenez and Stefan Savic (thigh) are fit enough to challenge for minutes.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gimenez (illness) returned to training during Wednesday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Gimenez missed Monday's opener against Getafe with tonsillitis after already recovering from a knee injury. Once he's fully fit, expect Gimenez to take a starting place, though Axel Witsel did well at center-back and could continue in that role. Whether this comes at the expense of Gimenez in the lineup is something to find out.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Gimenez will miss Monday's clash against Getafe as he's dealing with tonsillitis, Atletico Madrid announced Sunday.

Impact Gimenez has not been able to train in the lead up to his side's La Liga opening game on Monday, and he will not be available against Getafe while he is ill. With Felipe (knee) an injury doubt as well, Mario Hermoso could replace him in Atletico's back-three for the match.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Gimenez was an unused substitute in Sunday's victory against Real Sociedad.

Impact Gimenez ends the season with one goal, one assist and nine clean sheets in 24 La Liga appearances (all starts), but Atletico conceded their highest total of league goals in the Diego Simeone era (43), and the team really struggled defensively when Gimenez or Stefan Savic were out injured. That being said, the 27-year-old will want to lead his club to a bounce back campaign next season after their title defense went so poorly this time around.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Gimenez scored from one of the two shots he had on target in Atletico Madrid's 1-1 draw against Sevilla on Sunday. He also had one shot blocked, three clearances and one intercepti...

Impact Gimenez has made 24 starts and this is the defender's first goal of the season. He has also delivered nine clean sheets and one assist.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for weekend game Gimenez (strain) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Saturday's clash against Bilbao.

Impact Gimenez has been out since the beginning of April with a muscle injury, but he returned to training this week and might already be back in the starting lineup against Athletic Club this weekend as Stefan Savic is suspended.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gimenez (strain) was back in training with Atletico on Monday and is expected to be fit for next weekend's clash against Bilbao, according to Javi Gomez of COPE.

Impact Gimenez has missed his side's last five games in all competitions since suffering a muscular injury at the beginning of April, but he is looking likely to make his return against Athletic at the weekend.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Granada Gimenez (strain) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with Granada.

Impact Gimenez has already missed the club's previous four outings due to his muscular injury. Given the central defender's lack of offensive upside, few fantasy players figure to be directly impacted by his absence, though keeper Jan Oblak could face more shots without Gimenez's stabilizing presence.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE