Atalanta Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Sead Kolasinac - Good to go for UEL final Kolasinac (thigh) has recovered ahead of Wednesday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Kolasinac will return from a four-game absence and will be an option in the back right away, challenging in particular Giorgio Scalvini and Isak Hien in a pair of spots. He has tallied 11 tackles (nine won), 10 clearances and one interception in his last five appearances.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL SERIE A | Calafiori scores TWICE against Juve | Goal Collection | Round 37 | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 21 • YOUTUBE

De Ketelaere with a classy chip | Top Moment | Lecce-Atalanta | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 20 • YOUTUBE

Giorgio Scalvini - Fills it up in Lecce match Scalvini won one of one tackle and had three interceptions, three clerances and one shot (zero on target) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Scalvini was back in the XI after two matches and played in the midfield, where Atalanta were short-handed, but mostly contributed defensively despite the different role. He has logged eight tackles (five won), five interceptions and 14 clearances in the last six games (four starts).

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Shows well against Lecce Hien had four clearances, two interceptions, two tackles (one won) and two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Hien was pretty dominant in the back and came close to scoring with a pair of headers on the other end. He has been a regular starter since Atalanta have been one defender down for the better part of 2024. Sead Kolasinac (thigh) might be back in the mix for the Bayer Leverkusen clash. He has totaled eight tackles (five won), 11 clerances and three interceptions in the last four games, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Bonfanti - Wins two tackles versus Lecce Bonfanti had two crosses (one accurate), one interception and one block and won two of four tackles in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Bonfanti, who usually stars for Atalanta's second team, got his first minutes since January thanks to a heavy rotation and held his own in the back. He could get further opportunities in the last two Serie A games since his team sealed its objective domestically. He has posted six tackles, nine interceptions and four clearances in three appearances this season, with one clean sheet.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Sends in three crosses against Lecce Toloi recorded three crosses (one accurate), one interception, one clearance and two tackles (zero won) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Toloi drew a rare start as the coach switched things up in this one and was okay on both ends as his side shut down the opponents. He has registered eight tackles (three won), two interceptions and five clerances in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Hateboer - Suspended for Torino tilt Hateboer generated one cross (zero accurate), one tackle (Zero won), one interception and one chance created and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Hateboer had a low-wattage performance despite seeing full minutes and will miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Matteo Ruggeri or Mitchell Bakker will start versus Torino on Sunday.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksey Miranchuk - Picks up point versus Lecce Miranchuk assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal), six crosses (five accurate) and nine chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Miranchuk returned to the starting lineup thanks to some rotation and had his best showing of the year stat-wise, tallying a new season high in chances and finding Gianluca Scamacca with a precise corner kick on the second goal for his side. He usually gets the nod when Teun Koopmeiners or Charles De Ketelaere aren't there. He has notched 12 shots (six on target), 12 chances created and 15 crosses (seven accurate) in his last six appearances (three starts).

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Scores in Lecce match De Ketelaere scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one tackle (zero won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact De Ketelaere was partially rested but needed just a couple of minutes to do damage, dinking it over the goalie with a nifty touch after beating the offside trap and making the stat sheet for the second game in a row. He has hit the net trice, assisted once and posted 10 shots (six on target) and eight chances created in the last five matches. He has reached the double-digit threshold in scoring in Serie A. He and Ademola Lookman will be neck and neck to start in the Europa League final.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Nets and assists versus Lecce Scamacca scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (three on target) and five chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Scamacca was highly instrumental in the result as he sprung Charles De Ketelaere loose with a great through ball to set up the first goal and then beat Wladimiro Falcone to the punch on a corner kick to double the score. He has scored three goals, provided two assists and added 16 shots (four on target) and 14 key passes in the last five fixtures.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Serves suspension Koopmeiners completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Koopmeiners will be eligible to play in the last two Serie A matches of the campaign and in the upcoming Europa League final, most likely starting them all unless the coach decides to give the backups some chances domestically. He has posted one goal, two assists, 11 shots (four on target) and 21 crosses (seven accurate) in his last four showings. Aleksey Miranchuk will fall out of the XI because of his return.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Blanks Lecce Musso recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Musso made a rare Serie A appearance, while he has been playing consistently in Europa League, and turned away a few shots in the second half when Lecce tried to re-open the contest. Marco Carnesecchi might get the nod in the final versus Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. He has made 15 saves, kept three clean sheets and allowed two goals in his last five appearances. Atalanta will host Torino on Sunday.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

LECCE-ATALANTA 0-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Scamacca and De Ketelaere seal La Dea win | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 18 • YOUTUBE

Atalanta secures Champions League spot in Serie A and has Europa League final next

Atalanta has secured a Champions League spot with a 2-0 win at Lecce in the penultimate round of Serie A

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marten De Roon - Diagnosed with substantial injury De Roon suffered a grade one/two left biceps femoris strain, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact De Roon will miss the last four matches of the season and will be evaluated by the Netherlands ahead of the Euro since he made the provision squad list. Mario Pasalic, Giorgio Scalvini and Rafael Toloi will enjoy an uptick of minutes while down the stretch. He has been once again a fixture in 2023/2025, providing five assists, matching his career high, in 41 appearances and adding 26 chances created, 101 tackles, 51 interceptions and 52 clearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Subs off in cup fixture De Roon left Wednesday's Coppa Italia final against Juventus early due to a left flexor injury, Sky Italy informed.

Impact De Roon was in a great deal of pain after a sprint and is headed for some tests. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini voiced some pessimism after the game. He has been playing as a center-back over Giorgio Scalvini and Rafael Toloi, who are not 100 percent, with Mario Pasalic absorbing his minutes in the midfield. Sead Kolasinac (back) is also on the mend currently.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic scores early and Juventus beats Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final

An early goal from Dusan Vlahovic was all Juventus needed to beat Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final to cap what had been a disappointing season with a trophy

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta brush Roma aside | Inside the Match | Atalanta-Roma | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 15 • YOUTUBE

De Ketelaere nets brace in 2 minutes | Crazy Moment | Atalanta-Roma | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 13 • YOUTUBE

Rafael Toloi - Unused versus Roma Toloi didn't feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Toloi was back on the bench after a four-game absence but didn't get minutes right away even though his team was a little short-handed in the back. He has had a reduced role this season due to multiple injuries, totaling 22 tackles, 16 interceptions and 27 clearances in 19 appearances (10 starts), contributing to four clean sheets.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Logs four interceptions versus Roma Djimsiti recorded two shots (zero on goal), two tackles (two won), four interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Roma.

Impact Djimsiti put together another sound defensive display, but his side gave up one goal through a PK in this one. He has started in four of the last five matches, notching 12 tackles (eight won), 19 clearances and four interceptions, with one clean sheet.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Launches five crosses against Roma Ruggeri had five crosses (two accurate), one clearance and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Roma.

Impact Ruggeri wasn't as good as in the midweek bout but was energetic down the wing and put together a serviceable stat line. He has scored once and tallied three chances created, 10 crosses (three accurate) seven tackles (six won) and three shots (one on target) in the last five games.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Creates three chances versus Roma Lookman had two shots (zero on goal), one interception and three chances created in 32 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Roma.

Impact Lookman began on the bench after a couple of stars but was active after coming in, although he left something on the table on a pair of counters that could have been managed better. He has tallied two goals, three assists, 16 shots (four on target), and 15 key passes in the last six tilts (four starts).

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Hateboer - Dynamic in Roma bout Hateboer generated one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), two blocks and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Roma.

Impact Hateboer relieved Davide Zappacosta on the right wing in this one and had one of his most productive outings of the season on the offensive end. He has logged three shots (one on target), six chances created and 11 crosses (six accurate) in the last six fixtures (two starts).

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Atalanta secures Champions League spot in Serie A and has Europa League final next

Dusan Vlahovic scores early and Juventus beats Atalanta 1-0 in the Italian Cup final