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Starting against Barcelona Savic is fit and in the starting Xi for Sunday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Savic returns from a muscle strain after missing out on last week's match against Almeria. The defender takes up a role in the center of Atleti's back five having helped his club keep seven clean sheets in 20 appearances.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected Savic is not in the match day squad to face Almeria on Sunday.

Impact Savic misses out as expected as he continues to recover from a muscle strain. Axel Witsel partners Jose Gimenez in the center of Atleti's back four on Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Savic (strain) is in doubt for Sunday's match against Almeria, reports Marca.

Impact Savic could be a late call Sunday as he is dealing with a strain. Injury woes continue to follow the defender, appearing in only 23 matches in all competitions this season. If he is not in full match fitness for Sunday, then Axel Witsel will likely start alongside Mario Hermoso.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues consistent run of matches Savic has started in the last four matches while playing in every minute before the international break.

Impact Savic has dealt with a few injuries and suspensions this season, but looks to keep a consistent form with four straight matches of 90 minutes of play. In that span, he had totaled 10 clearances, seven tackles (four won) and four interceptions.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for return Savic is set to return from suspension before a Saturday clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Savic served a one-match ban against Athletic Club and is now eligible to return. The defender could slot straight back into the starting XI, now that he is fully fit and available once more.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown straight red card Savic was shown a red in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Savic made a dangerous foul that saw his game end early Sunday. Atletico had to finish the match down a man with the defender now force to miss next match against Athletic Club. His punishment may extend more than after receiving his second straight red card in three matches. Mario Hermoso could see time again in the back line in his absence again.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Savic served his one-game ban and will be eligible for a Sunday trip to Osasuna.

Impact Savic was shown straight red a couple games ago following a late dust-up with Barcelona's Ferran Torres. In any event, he should be back in the lineup against Osasuna.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Barcelona Savic received a straight red card during stoppage time of Sunday's defeat against Barcelona following a tussle with Ferran Torres. He made two blocks, four interceptions and won t...

Impact Savic was having a solid game defensively until he let frustration get to him and picked a fight with Torres that saw both players get sent off late on. Savic will now be suspended at least for next weekend's clash against Almeria, while Felipe and Mario Hermoso are options to replace him in central defense.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles in UCL Savic registered one chance created, three tackles (one won), two clearances and a yellow card in Wednesday's 0-0 draw to Club Brugge.

Impact Savic had a good defensive outing, even though it was a quiet match for Atletico's defense. The centerback led his side in clearances and made the second-most tackles to help them keep the clean sheet at home. He also received his third yellow card of the season, though.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances Savic made three clearances during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Club Brugge.

Impact Savic was a part of the Atleti back line that conceded two goals as their Champions League form continues to be poor. The centerback's three clearances tied for the team-high in the match as he made his first Champions League start of the season after returning from a thigh injury at the weekend.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Savic kept a clean sheet with two interceptions made during Saturday's 2-0 win over Sevilla.

Impact Savic returned to the lineup after missing six matches with a thigh injury and looked composed alongside defensive partner Jose Maria Gimenez. A busy month will offer plenty of chances to see if Atleti can get consistent defensively and Savic should be key in that puzzle as they've kept two clean sheets in his three starts this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in Atleti back four Savic is fit and in the starting XI to face Sevilla on Saturday.

Impact Savic is ready for Saturday's clash after missing time since August with a thigh injury. The defender has started two games on the season helping Atleti to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes initial squad Savic (thigh) is in the preliminary squad list for Saturday's trip to Sevilla.

Impact Savic has been sidelined for six matches with the thigh injury but is back in the preliminary squad list for Saturday's trip. The defender figures to be a nailed-on starter at center-back when fully fit, with Felipe likely returning to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Savic (thigh) returned to training during Thursday's session, according to AS.

Impact Savic comes back at the right time as a good week of training will put him squarely into contention for the Oct. 1 trip to Sevilla. The suspension of Mario Hermoso will make further room for Savic to play if selected.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Griezmann comes in to net Atlético's winner against Valencia

Antoine Griezmann scored after an assist from Thomas Lemar two minutes after they came off the bench together as Atlético Madrid salvaged a 1-0 win at Valencia in the Spanish leagu...

AUGUST 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Suffers thigh injury Savic suffered a thigh injury that forced him off the pitch after 76 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal, his club announced Monday.

Impact Savic finds himself injured at one of the few times he might recover without missing any matches as there's still a week to go before Monday's match at Valencia. Should he need more time to return to full fitness, Jose Maria Gimenez could earn his first start of the season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Getafe Savic (strain) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Monday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Savic started in Atletico Madrid's final preseason game against Juventus after recovering from a muscular strain, and he should remain in the XI in central defense to open the La Liga campaign on Monday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for preseason clash Savic (strain) was training individually with Atletico Madrid and is unlikely to play in Thursday's preseason clash against Cadiz, according to Javi Gomez of COPE radio.

Impact Savic still has a few weeks to recover before the La Liga opener against Getafe on Aug. 15. He should remain a starter in defense this campaign when available.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances in win Savic made three clearances and an interception in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad.

Impact Savic had a few injury struggles this season, most notably the thigh injury that kept him out for December and January, but the 31-year-old was still top notch in central defense when he was healthy, finishing the season with 11 clean sheets in 28 La Liga games plus two more in five Champions League starts.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Athletic Savic will miss Saturday's clash against Athletic Bilbao with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Savic picked up his 10th yellow card of the season in La Liga last week against Granada, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's game. Jose Maria Gimenez (strain) is expected to return from injury and could replace him in the back three for the match.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fiery end to Atlético-City with tunnel fracas, brawl

Atlético Madrid’s rough approach didn’t end at the final whistle against Manchester City

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet in draw Savid made a block, two clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 0-0 Champions League draw (a 1-0 defeat on aggregate) against Manchester City. He also took a shot and won t...

Impact Savic was excellent in defense on Wednesday, especially in the first half as his side wore City down before going on the front foot in at the end of the game. But it wasn't enough to overturn the deficit from the first leg, and his Champions League season is over at the quarterfinal stage. Next up on Sunday is a La Liga clash against 11th-placed Espanyol, which have scored 36 goals in 31 matches this season.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Savic had one off-target shot, made one tackle (won), six clearances and two blocks and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Savic was an imposing presence at the heart of the defense, always having the best against opposing forwards and being key for his side to keep another clean sheet. With six tackles, 21 clearances, five interceptions and three clean sheets over his last four starts in all competitions, the centre back will try to keep up with the strong play during Apr. 2 home clash against Alaves.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético a European contender again with dominant defense

Atlético Madrid's good ol’ defense is looking dominant again and the Spanish club is back in the Champions League quarterfinals and in position to make another run at the European...

MARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press

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