STEFAN SAVIC NEWS

Rotated heavily Savic made 23 appearances (19 starts) in La Liga, making 59 clearances.

Impact Savic once again struggled with some nagging injury concerns, but perhaps more concerningly he was rotated quite heavily in the back half of the season. That's partially to try and keep him fit, but also partly due to the other strong defensive options. Savic could see his role begin to diminish in 2024/25, especially with other young options impressing.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game ban Savic completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Savic's return should boost the team's defensive line considerably, and he should add another option at the back for manager Diego Simeone. Savic has started in 17 of his 20 league appearances this season.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face Athletic Savic received his fifth yellow card of the Liga campaign in the loss to Alaves on April 21, meaning he will be suspended to face Athletic Club this Saturday.

Impact Savic logged 81 minutes in the loss to Alaves, racking up four tackles and four clearances, and he'll be forced to sit out a tough matchup against Athletic Club. This means the earliest he'll return to action will be against Mallorca on May 4. Mario Hermoso could start as his replacement this weekend.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for selection Savic served a one-match ban and is available for Wednesday's trip to Girona.

Impact Savic finished serving his one-match ban and is now available for selection once more. The defender has been in and out of the starting XI when available, and might find himself on the bench for Wednesday's clash even though he is eligible.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Tuesday Savic was sent off during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Savic was shown two yellow cards and sent off after 38 minutes during Tuesday's clash. With Savic sent off Cesar Azpilicueta was forced on the pitch. Savic will miss a Dec. 23 clash with Sevilla, making Azpilicueta the most likely option to take the start there. Unless his ban is extended Savic will hope to return for a Jan. 3 trip to Girona.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances at Celtic Savic had four clearancesand two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Celtic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Savic had a good defensive performance, but it wasn't enough to help Atletico earn the win on the road -- settling for the draw. The centerback led his side in clearances during the match. He also received his second yellow card of the season in the proccess.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Full 90 Wednesday Savic returned to the starting XI and played 90 minutes during Wednesday's two-all draw with celtic.

Impact Savic got back on the pitch after an illness sidelined him for a few matches. The defender had a quiet day but still played the full 90 and looked fit, a good sign that he should be back to full availability in all competitions.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features against Celtic Savic (illness) will be in the starting XI versus Celtic on Wednesday.

Impact Savic has been out of action for four of the club's last five contests, making a long substitute appearance over that stretch. Still, prior to his absence, the central defender started each of the first six matches of the campaign and figures to be a mainstay in the starting XI moving forward.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Savic (illness) has been called up ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Celtic.

Impact Savic was sidelined versus Celta on Saturday after coming down with an illness but appears to be at least fit enough to serve as a bench option Wednesday. Various ailments have cost the central defender four of the club's last five contests, making one 11-minute appearance off the bench, but he should still be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once fully fit.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in the team sheet against Celta Savic (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Celta.

Impact Savic was battling an illness coming into the match and appears to have not passed his final fitness test after being left out of the squad. The veteran defender started the first six matches of the season before dealing with multiple injuries and should return to a normal starting spot once he is healthy.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train Friday Savic didn't train Friday and is doubtful to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Savic was feeling a little bit under the weather, but he hasn't been ruled out from playing Saturday. He missed three games in a row between late September and early October, but he logged 11 minutes off the bench in Atletico's final game before the recent international break. He's made five starts in league play in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to squad Savic is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Impact Savic returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of three straight matches in all competitions. Savic was a locked in starter prior to the injury and is likely to return to the starting XI following the international break.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins first-team training Savic (strain) trained with the squad for the first time Friday and could be an option versus Real Sociedad on Sunday, per Marca.

Impact Savic could return to the squad for the first time since Sept. 24 versus Real Madrid, a stretch of three matches on the shelf. The central defender started six straight matches before getting hurt and should reclaim his spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not called up Savic (strain) wasn't called up for Wednesday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact Savic still isn't available despite returning to training earlier in the week. The defender is a major loss with Jose Maria Gimenez also ruled out for Wednesday's match. Savic's next chance to return is a Sunday clash with Sociedad.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains on Friday Savic (strain) was included in training on Friday ahead of Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Savic is inching closer and closer to a return after being pictured in training on Friday. He will hope to regain his starting spot immediately once he is healthy, as he started the first six games of the season before picking up the knock. If he does make his return to the starting XI on Sunday, expect Jose Maria Gimenez to return to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Osasuna Savic will not be an option against Osasuna on Thursday after being left out of the team due to "discomfort."

Impact Savic has started all six matches for the club this season, going the full 90 in all but one of those outings. While he hasn't offered much offensively, he has one shot (off target) and one cross (inaccurate), the central defender has racked up defensive stats with 17 interceptions, 11 clearances and seven blocks. With Savic on the shelf, Cesar Azpilicueta could step into the starting XI versus Osasuna.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ever-present as center-back Savic has started and played 90 minutes in each of Atletico's three games in the 2023/24 LaLiga campaign so far, racking up eight interceptions, six clearances, five blocked shots...

Impact Savic has started every game so far for Los Colchoneros at the back, just like Mario Hermoso, and he figures to remain in an important role for manager Diego Simeone, regardless of what might happen when Jose Maria Gimenez (knee) is eligible to return to action. His consistency as a starter shouldn't surprise, as Savic has registered at least 20 starts in each of his previous league campaigns as well.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Started Wednesday Savic (abdomen) started and played 45 minutes during Wednesday's 0-0 preseason draw to Real Sociedad.

Impact Savic was dealing with a stomach issue that kept him out of the friendly against Manchester City, however he looks to of recovered as he played Wednesday. As long as there are no other setbacks, the defender is set to start on Aug 14 versus Granada at center back alongside Mario Hermoso and Axel Witsel.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with stomach issue Savic didn't play in Sunday's friendly against Manchester City due to gastrointestinal problems, the club announced.

Impact Atletico didn't want to take any risks with the Montenegro international in a friendly match and was held out as a precaution. In any case, this is not expected to be a significant issue. Savic should return to full training in the next few days, meaning he is expected to be fit and available for the Liga opener against Granada on Aug. 14.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manages to play before season ends Savic started all 22 league matches played, recording 39 tackles (26 won), 60 clearances and 33 interceptions this season.

Impact Savic dealt with several injury stints that saw him play just 22 matches this season. He still managed to maintain his starting role despite all his injuries, but failed to produce the numbers he would have liked because of it. The defender will be entering his last year of his contract, where his future in the club up in the air heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Sunday Savic (toe) was an unused substitute versus Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Impact Savic was back in the squad following a six-match stint on the shelf due to his toe problem. Barring any setbacks, the central defender could be in the mix to reclaim his place in the starting XI heading into the season finale versus Villarreal on Sunday. If he does feature, Savic should generate plenty of defensive stats but won't offer much in the way of value in the offensive third.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return this season Savic (toe) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Marca reported Thursday.

Impact Savic has missed Atletico's last few games with a toe fracture and he will not be available for the remainder of the campaign as he continues his recovery. The 32-year-old ends the season with seven clean sheets in 21 La Liga appearances (all starts) in central defense, missing a chunk of time in September with a thigh injury and now this broken toe in the spring.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absence continues Savic (toe) was not named to the 23-man squad against Cadiz on Wednesday.

Impact Savic will be shelved for the fourth time in the club's last five contests. Despite lingering injury concerns, the central defender has started all 21 of his La Liga appearances for the club this season and figures to rejoin the starting XI once given the all-clear.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for weekend Savic (toe) is not in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Valladolid.

Impact Savic will miss a third game out of his side's last four on Sunday after breaking his toe earlier in the week. Axel Witsel is continuing alongside Jose Maria Gimenez and Mario Hermoso in the back-three against Valladolid.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken toe Savic has fractured his little toe and will undergo treatment to heal the injury, Atletico Madrid announced Monday.

Impact Savic played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's defeat against Barcelona, but he is almost certain to miss at least the mid-week Mallorca match after breaking his toe. He has kept seven clean sheets in 21 La Liga appearances (all starts) this season, but Axel Witsel could be an option to replace him in the back-three alongside Jose Maria Gimenez and Mario Hermoso if necessary.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE