Impact Scalvini will sit out his third consecutive fixture due to a shoulder sprain, which is reportedly minor. He hasn't been mich of a factor so far due to a previous major knee issue.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
ATALANTA 12-1-3 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
12-1-3 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Empoli (H) · Today 5:00PM
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7 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Giorgio Scalvini - Out again versus Empoli Scalvini (shoulder) has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Empoli on Sunday.
Isak Hien - Plays in cup game Hien (ribs) got the start in Wednesday's Coppa Italia match versus Cesena.
Impact Hien escaped without serious consequences after a blow to the ribs and was able to feature a few days later. He'll quarterback the defense in most matches going forward. He has notched nine tackles (six won), 13 clearances and three interceptions in the last five games, with one clean sheet.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Atalanta dominant again with 6-1 win over Cesena in Italian Cup, Roma routs Sampdoria
Serie A leader Atalanta continued its domination of domestic soccer this season with another hefty victory in the Italian Cup albeit against second division Cesena3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Isak Hien - Avoids serious injury Hien (ribs) has been diagnosed with a simple contusion, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.
Impact Hien was forced off early versus Cagliari but didn't crack any bones, which bodes well for his availability versus Empoli on Sunday, although he'll be monitored throughout the week.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Juan Cuadrado - DNP versus Cagliari Cuadrado (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.
Impact Cuadrado was available after missing matches but didn't get minutes. He's the third option on the right wing since Davide Zappacota recently returned from injury.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Mateo Retegui - Very quiet versus Cagliari Retegui drew one foul and recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.
Impact Retegui was back in the XI after two matches, but his side didn't play well in the first half, and he was pulled early to make way for more in-form attackers. He has fallen into a slump as he hasn't scored in the past four matches, ceding minutes especially to Mario Pasalic and tallying six shots (three on target), one chance created and two inaccurate crosses.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Isak Hien - Dealing with rib injury Hien couldn't continue due to a rib problem and will take some tests soon, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.
Impact Hien will be evaluated for a possible fracture or infraction, which could knock him out for a game or two. Odilon Kossounou and Berat Djimsiti would pick up the slack if he missed time.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Sead Kolasinac - Busy in Cagliari game Kolasinac won two of four tackles and had three interceptions, five clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Cagliari.
Impact Kolasinac turned in a gritty performance to help his team shut down Cagliari, which were dynamic in the first half. He has totaled eight tackles (four won), four interceptions and nine clearances in the last five tilts, scoring and assisting once and securing two clean sheets.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Ruggeri - Lively in Cagliari bout Ruggeri won three of six tackles and recorded three crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and five clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.
Impact Ruggeri was highly energetic and thwarted a few dangerous actions in the back, putting together one of his busiest performances in that regard. He has notched 12 key passes, 27 crosses (11 accurate), 11 tackles (six won) and 11 clearances the last five games.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Marten De Roon - Will miss Empoli game De Roon drew one foul, created two scoring chances, had two clearances and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.
Impact De Roon got his first breather of the season but was called upon at halftime and contributed on both ends. He'll have to sit out next Sunday's home game versus Empoli due to yellow-card accumulation. Mario Pasalic or Marco Brescianini will replace him in the midfield.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ademola Lookman - Subdued in cameo against Cagliari Lookman drew one foul and generated one shot (zero on goal) and one clearance in 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Cagliari.
Impact Lookman was partially spared after the midweek game and didn't make an impact upon subbing in at the interval. He has scored three times and added 19 shots (eight on target), seven chances created and 15 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Odilon Kossounou - Helps contain Cagliari Kossounou drew two fouls and had one inaccurate cross, one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.
Impact Kossounou returned to the XI after two matches and held his own in the back but didn't rack up stats. He's the top deputy when the defense is whole. He has registered two tackles (both won), one interception, four clearances and two blocks in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Pasalic - Creates two chances in Cagliari bout Pasalic won one of two tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), one clearance and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Cagliari.
Impact Pasalic drew his third consecutive start and did a little bit of everything in the narrow win. He might not be a staple when all his teammates are healthy, but his versatility will keep him involved no matter what. He has notched six shots (one on target), three key passes and five tackles (two won) in the last three contests.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Berat Djimsiti - Logs since clearances versus Cagliari Djimsiti recorded two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (one won), six clearances and one interception in 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.
Impact Djimsiti was initially rested but came in at halftime after Isak Hien (ribs) bowed out. He'll start over Odilon Kossounou in standard weeks. He has logged three tackles (all won), four interceptions and nine clerances in four matches since returning from injury.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Charles De Ketelaere - Swings in three crosses versus Cagliari De Ketelaere drew one foul and recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.
Impact De Keteleaere had a relatively quiet performance but chipped in across the board offensively. He's been on a tear lately, registering four goals, three assists, nine shots (seven on target) and seven key passes in the last five fixtures.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Sets up teammate in Cagliari game Bellanova assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Cagliari.
Impact Bellanova paced his team in deliveries and linked up with Nicolo Zaniolo from deep down the right wing on the game-winner. It's his fourth assist in the season, all coming in the last couple of months. He has notched six shots (two on target), six key passes and 24 crosses (four accurate) in the last four matches.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Zaniolo - Decides Cagliari game Zaniolo drew one foul and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in 26 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win against Cagliari.
Impact Zaniolo rescued Atalanta in the second half with a precise header attacking the near post. He has scored three times in his last six appearances coming off the bench, which will likely keep him in such a role, also considering the level of the starters. He has added six shots (four on target), one chance created and two crosses (zero accurate).
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Carnesecchi - Outstanding in Cagliari game Carnesecchi registered eight saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Cagliari.
Impact Carnesecchi denied Cagliari with several brilliant saves, including three in a row on point-blank attempts, in the first half before Atalanta settled into the game and took command. He set a new season high in such a stat. He has kept two clean sheets in the last four matches, allowing four goals and making 13 saves. Atalanta will host Empoli next Sunday.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Gasperini's substitutions have immediate impact as Atalanta beats Cagliari to stay atop Serie A A week after being named coach of the month, Gian Piero Gasperini showed why he is likely to be a contender for manager of the season again.
DECEMBER 14 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Gasperini's substitutions revive Atalanta against Cagliari to stay atop Serie A
Gian Piero Gasperini is showing why he is a contender for the Serie A manager of the year againDECEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isak Hien - Subs off against Cagliari Hien had three tackles (three won) in the first half of Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari before being replaced at halftime due to injury, Corriere della Sera reported.
Impact Hien banged heads with an opponent a few minutes before the interval and had also signaled some muscular discomfort. He'll have a week to recover for the next match versus Empoli. Berat Djimsiti, who was initially given a breather, substituted for him, joining Odilon Kossounou and Sead Kolasinac in the back.
DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Cuadrado - Called up for Cagliari tilt Cuadrado (thigh) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Cagliari on Saturday.
Impact Cuadrado will be back after two matches and will likely reprise his usual bench role. Davide Zappacosta has also returned, likely limiting his minutes. Still, he has made the most the most of his recent opportunities, assisting twice and adding four shots (two on target), three chances created and 11 crosses (four accurate) in his last four appearances (two starts).
DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
