Atalanta Team News Page 11 - Soccer

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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.

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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Comes in late versus Real Madrid Zappacosta (thigh) had one tackle (one won) in 15 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Zappacosta saw limited action in his return after a four-game absence. He'll resume rotating with Raoul Bellanova and Mattia Ruggeri in the upcoming fixtures since he can play on either wing.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Leads team in crosses Bellanova generated one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Bellanova was decent in the loss Tuesday despite not finding a goal contribution. He would lead the match in crosses with his nine while adding one shot and a chance created. He now has 75 crosses on the season, averaging just over four per match.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Samardzic - Assist from bench Samardzic assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Samardzic only saw 32 minutes of play from the bench Tuesday but made the most out of his time, registering an assist in the 65th minute. This marks his second UCL goal contribution of the season and his first assist. He continues to see more of a rotational spot, starting in only three of his 18 appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Scores in consecutive games De Ketelaere scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact De Ketelaere made it two straight matches with a goal Tuesday, as he found the net in the 45th minute from the penalty spot after scoring in their last match against Milan as well. He now has six goals across all competitions on the season, combining for 15 goal contribution. He has started in four straight games and maintains a regular spot in the starting XI, starting in 16 of his 20 appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Goal on eight shots Lookman scored one goal to go with eight shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Lookman looked to get his team back in the match with his second half goal but provided no avail, with his goal being useless in the loss. This marks his third UCL goal of the season, making it two straight UCL appearances with a goal for the attacker. It also makes his second straight match across all competitions with a goal, scoring against Milan last time out.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Allows three against Real Madrid Carnesecchi recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 loss versus Real Madrid.

Impact Carnesecchi had a tough day in net, with three saves and three goals allowed being his stat line in the loss. This now makes it two straight appearances without a clean sheet, ending his one match clean sheet streak in UCL play. He will look to add to his four league clean sheets when facing Cagliari on Saturday.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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