ATALANTA NEWS

Davide Zappacosta - Serviceable in Salernitana game Zappacosta won one tackle and recorded one interception, two shots (zero on goal), and four crosses (two accurate) in Monday's 4-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Zappacosta was back on the pitch after getting rested and was passable on both ends in this one. He has notched six crosses (four accurate), four tackles, and three chances created in his last five appearances. Atalanta will face Bologna away Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Swings in five crosses versus Salernitana Koopmeiners recorded two shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), two chances created, and four corners in Monday's 4-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Koopmeiners returned after getting the day off and put up good numbers offensively, although he was strangely not involved in any of the four goals. He has dished two assists and added six shots (three on target), eight key passes, and 10 crosses (one accurate) in his last four appearances. Atalanta will face Bologna away Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Tees up teammate in Salernitana tilt Scalvini assisted once to go with two tackles (two won), one block, and seven successful duels and Monday's 4-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Scalvini was all over the place on Monday, shining in the back and assisting Charles De Ketelaere after a relentless run through the middle of the pitch. It's his first helper of the campaign, while he has scored once. He has posted 16 tackles, 11 interceptions, and 13 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Provides assist in Salernitana game Lookman assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 4-1 win against Salernitana.

Impact Lookman was a tad wasteful as he had a few opportunities to fire from good spots, but he partially made up for it with a quality pass for Mario Pasalic ahead of the second goal for his team. He has scored three times and added 12 shots (seven on target), eight chances created, and 11 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances. Atalanta will face Bologna away Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksey Miranchuk - Scores against Salernitana Miranchuk scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Miranchuk finished off the opponents with a precise shot from the middle of the box for his first goal of the year. He has benefitted from more rotation and Gianluca Scamacca's injury as of late, registering two assists, nine shots (three on target), and four chances created in the last five games (two starts).

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Finds the target versus Salernitana Pasalic won two of two tackles and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and three chances created in Monday's 4-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Pasalic bagged the second goal for his side with a perfect finish after a great channel run through the middle. He has played more with Marten De Roon moving to the defense as a result of a few absences, but Sead Kolasinac returned in this one. He has recorded four shots (three on target), six chances created, and four tackles in the last five matches (three starts).

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Hits the net in Salernitana contest Muriel scored one goal to go with six shots (three on target), seven crosses (one accurate), and six corners in Monday's 4-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Muriel led the attack while he was on the pitch, pacing his side in attempts and deliveries and eventually scoring with a volley from outside the box. He has found the target four times in the last three matches, adding 12 shots (six on target), three key passes, and nine crosses (three accurate) and fully taking advantage of Gianluca Scamacca's absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Scores and assists versus Salernitana De Ketelaere scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in 24 minutes in Monday's 4-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact De Ketelaere was instrumental in his side pulling away in the score with an easy finish from inside the box and a through ball for Aleksey Miranchuk in the final minutes. He's trending positively with two goals, two assists, eight shots (five on target), and five chances created in the last four matches. Atalanta will face Bologna away Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta second-half goal rush hammers Salernitana in Serie A

Atalanta conceded an early goal and recovered in a rampant second half to beat Salernitana 4-1 in Serie A

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sead Kolasinac - Named to bench role in return Kolasinac (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Kolasinac is back with the team for Monday's match, being named to the bench after a three-match absence. The defender should be expected to return to the starting XI next match, as he only left out of a starting role three times all season before encountering the knock. He will most likely get some time off the bench against Salernitana as he attempts to test his legs after his time away due to an ankle injury.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - On bench Monday Bakker (illness) is on the bench for Monday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Bakker is making a return to the team sheet after two matches on the sidelines due to an illness, being listed to the bench. The midfielder has spent most of the year as a rotational player off the bench, only starting in three matches this campaign, so he should be expected to remain on the bench for further contests this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Option for Salernitana tilt Kolasinac (ankle) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Salernitana on Monday.

Impact Kolasinac returns after missing two matches and could get the nod right away depending on his level of fitness since Atalanta have only three healthy center-backs. Otherwise, they'll deploy Marten de Roon or Hans Hateboer in a more defensive role than usual. He has registered five tackles, 12 interceptions, and 16 clearances in his last five showings.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Available on Monday Bakker (flu) has been selected for Monday's match versus Salernitana.

Impact Bakker is good to go after missing one game due to a coach's decision and another because he was under the weather. He'll deputize Matteo Ruggeri on the left wing. He has registered eight crosses (two accurate), six tackles, and five interceptions in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Questionable for Salernitana tilt Bakker has shaken off the flu but has been limited to some work in the gym late in the week, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Bakker might be healthy enough to be an option on Monday, but he'll have at most a limited role, as has routinely been the case even when he was 100 percent.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Will miss another one Toloi (calf) won't be back for Monday's game against Salernitana, L'Eco di Bergamo relayed.

Impact Toloi has yet to resume ramping up in training and will be out for another week, or likely longer given the situation. if Sead Kolasinac isn't healthy enough to start, Marten de Roon or Giovanni Bonfanti will play in the back.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Late call for Salernitana game Kolasinac (ankle) trained partially with the group on Sunday but remains in doubt for Monday's match versus Salernitana, L'Eco di Bergamo informed.

Impact Kolasinac is feeling better but has yet to be fully cleared, and there's a solid chance he doesn't start even though he's ultimately ruled, even though Atalanta could use him with Rafael Toloi currently shelved.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Rested in Europa League Lookman has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Rakow on Thursday.

Impact Lookman will get the day off in a rather meaningless fixture. Charles De Ketelaere, Luis Muriel, and Aleksej Miranchuk will lead the frontline midweek.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Out for midweek Europa League game De Roon hasn't been selected for Thursday's tilt versus Rakow, Atalanta informed.

Impact De Roon will stay home to recharge the batteries as Atalanta don't have much to play for. Ederson and Teun Koopmeiners will get the same treatment, so the coach will go with multiple deputies and youngsters in the midfield.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Left out again Thursday Bakker (coach's decision) will not be available versus Rakow Czestochowa on Thursday.

Impact Bakker will be out of the squad once again after being dropped against AC Milan on Saturday for non-injury reasons. It seems the midfielder still hasn't made his way back into the manager's good graces. Considering Bakker has featured just three times in 18 matches this season, and been an unused substitute for six of those contests, he probably shouldn't be expected to feature prominently in the starting XI even once back in the squad.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Rested versus Rakow Koopmeiners has been ruled out for Thursday's clash with Rakow.

Impact Koopmeiners won't take the long trip to better prepare for the Salernitana match along with several other regulars. Atalanta will deploy Mario Pasalic, Michel Adopo and a pair of youngsters at the position.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Ruled out for Europa League tilt Ederson won't be an option Thursday versus Rakow, Atalanta relayed.

Impact Ederson hasn't been called up like fellow midfield staples Martin de Roon and Teun Koopmeiners. Mario Pasalic, Michel Adopo, Leonardo Mendicino, and Alberto Manzoni are the next men up in the role.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Load managed midweek Zappacosta hasn't been called up for Thursday's game versus Rakow.

Impact Zappacosta won't be an option, joining multiple other starters who'll stay home to get some rest. Emil Holm or Hans Hateboer will play on the right wing midweek.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Unavailable in Europa League Scalvini didn't make Atalanta's squad list to face Rakow on Thursday.

Impact Scalvini will be spared a long trip in a somehow meaningless game and will be back in the lineup against Salernitana. Youngsters Nicolo Bonfanti, Marco Palestra, Tommaso Del Lungo, and Andrea Ceresoli will get a chance midweek.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Will not play versus Rakow Djimsiti (rest) hasn't been selected for Thursday's Europa League tilt versus Rakow.

Impact Djimsiti has been banged up lately and will be load-managed like a few other regulars. Atalanta will most likely start a few youngsters midweek.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Rested midweek Musso hasn't been called up for Thursday's game versus Rakow.

Impact Musso will get the day off in Europa League like several other starters. Marco Carnesecchi will play Thursday, while he'll return on goal versus Salernitana on Monday.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE