Atalanta Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Ademola Lookman - Swings in seven crosses versus Celtic Lookman created three scoring chances and had two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Lookman contributed across the board on offense while taking care of set pieces but, like the rest of the Atalanta attackers, was unable to break the deadlock. He has scored once, assisted twice and posted 11 shots (four on target), 14 chances created and 18 crosses (nine accurate) in the last four fixtures.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Held in check by Celtic Retegui had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Celtic.

Impact Retegui had fewer opportunities than usual and couldn't make good on them. He has yet to hit the net in the Champions League, while he's been highly prolific in Serie A. He has scored four times, thanks to a hat-trick, and added two assists, 18 shots (five on target) and nine key passes in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Dynamic against Celtic Zappacosta won one of four tackles and generated three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Zappacosta had his most active display yet, tallying new season highs in key passes and deliveries but couldn't find an assist due to the imprecision of his teammates. He has started four matches in a row since Matteo Ruggeri has been dealing with a knee injury, notching one assist, 10 shots (one on target), 10 chances created and 17 crosses (eight accurate).

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Wasteful in Celtic bout Pasalic drew one foul and had six shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Pasalic was the most dangerous man for his side, leading it in attempts, but left a pair of juicy chances on the table, hitting the bar with a close-range header and finishing too weakly from the middle of the box on a square ball in the first half. He has scored once and posted 12 shots (two on target), five key passes and nine tackles (seven won) in the last five games (three starts).

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Wins one tackle versus Celtic Kolasinac (illness) recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle (one won) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Kolasic played almost the entire game despite the flu and an ankle problem but didn't log great stats. He might be managed in one of the upcoming matches since he's not 100 percent. He has tallied four crosses (zero accurate), 10 tackles (eight won) and eight clearances in his last five fixtures, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Blanks Celtic Carnesecchi recorded two saves and two clearances and didn't concede in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Carnesecchi protected the draw with two strong interventions in the second half after his side dominated for most of the game. He's finding pace with three clean sheets in the last four matches following a poor start, making seven saves and allowing one goal. Atalanta will host Verona on Saturday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23 • YOUTUBE

Sead Kolasinac - Finds starting XI Kolasinac (illness) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Celtic.

Impact Kolasinac is back with the team as expected, returning to the starting XI immediately following his illness. The defender has yet to miss a start when available this campaign and should remain in a starting role moving forward.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Selected for Celtic bout Kolasinac (illness) made Atalanta's squad list to face Celtic on Wednesday.

Impact Kolasinac has shaken off an illness enough to be an option, although both he and Isak Hien aren't 100 percent, coach Gian Piero Gasperini relayed, so one of the two might begin on the bench, with Marten de Roon or Matteo Ruggeri playing in the back. He has recorded 13 tackles (10 won), five interceptions and 11 clearances in his last five appearances, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Plays one half againt Venezia Ruggeri (knee) had two clearances and committed one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Ruggeri was back after two matches and saw substantial minutes but didn't contribute offensively as he played as a center-back since Isak Hien wasn't feeling well. He should return to his regular role soon enough, splitting time with Davide Zappacosta.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Sound display against Venezia Djimsiti (hip) had three interceptions, three clearances and one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Djimsiti put up good numbers in his return from a minor injury, and his side earned a shutout victory in this one. He has contributed to two clean sheets in his last five showings, scoring once and posting seven tackles (four won), eight interceptions and 14 clearances.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21 • YOUTUBE

Mario Pasalic - Scores in win Pasalic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Venezia.

Impact Pasalic notched his first goal of the season as he opened up the scoring with a finish from short-range after a corner kick. The midfielder also had a solid defensive game as he finished with four tackles and four clearances.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Scores, assists in win Retegui scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Venezia.

Impact Retegui notched his eighth goal of the season as he took advantage of a defensive mistake and then beat the goalkeeper with a beautiful chipped finish to extend the lead in the 47th minute. Additionally, he helped open up the scoring with an assist in the seventh minute of the match.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Secures clean sheet in win Carnesecchi had four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Venezia.

Impact Carnesecchi notched his first clean sheet of the Serie A as he made four saves in the win. The goalkeeper is in the middle of a good stretch as he's allowed just two goals over the past four games. Next in the Serie A, he'll face off against Verona, a team with 12 goals in seven games.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Berat Djimsiti - Returns to starting XI Djimsiti (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Venezia.

Impact Djimsiti returns after missing Atalanta's previous match through injury. The defender had started every Serie A match prior to the absence and returns immediately to the XI now that he's fit.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Absent for Venezia fixture Kolasinac will skip Sunday's game against Venezia due to an illness, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Kolasinac hasn't been called up as he's under the weather. Berat Djimsiti (hip) is coming back from injury and could fill in for in. The alternative is Ben Godfrey.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Out for Venezia clash Kossonou (thigh) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game against Venezia.

Impact Kossonou suffered a thigh strain right before the last game and needs more time to get healthy. Berat Djimsiti (hip) is coming back, while Sead Kolasinac (illness) and Rafael Toloi (thigh) are out in the back.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Available against Venezia Ruggeri (knee) made Atalanta's squad list to face Venezia on Sunday.

Impact Ruggeri is in better shape after missing two matches due to knee soreness and will compete with Davide Zappacosta and Raoul Bellanova for a spot in the XI. He has recorded 14 crosses (five accurate), four tackles (two won) and three corners in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Called up for Venezia match Djimsiti (hip) has been selected for Sunday's game versus Venezia, Atalanta informed.

Impact Djimsiti will return after sitting out the previous fixture because of a hip issue. He might make the XI right away since Sead Kolasinac (illness) is a late scratch. He has notched seven tackles (three won), 15 clearances and seven interceptions in his last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet and scoring once.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Will remain sidelined Toloi (thigh) has continued to work on the side in the past two weeks, Atalanta relayed.

Impact Toloi will necessitate more time to return from his latest muscular injury as he has to resume training fully. On the other hand, Atalanta could welcome back Odilon Kossounou (thigh) and Berat Djimsiti (hip), restoring their depth at the position.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Might miss time after the break Kossounou has been diagnosed with a grade one biceps femoris lesion, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Kossounou will try to recuperate during the break but might need more than two weeks to be fully healthy. Rafael Toloi (thigh) and Berat Djimsiti (hip) are also currently on the mend in the Atalanta defense.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Sidelined for Genoa tilt Kossonou (thigh) wasn't available for Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Kossonou was considered a long-shot to play and in fact sat out the game, but his issue wasn't significant, and he's likely to be able to recover during the two-week pause.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Sidelined for Genoa tilt Kossonou (thigh) wasn't available for Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Kossonou was considered a long-shot to play and in fact sat out the game, but his issue wasn't significant, and he's likely to be able to recover during the two-week pause.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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