Atalanta Team News Page 45 - Soccer

Matteo Ruggeri - Assists in win Ruggeri recorded one assist on four chances created, took three off-target shots, whipped in 11 crosses (five accurate) and picked up a yellow card in Friday's 2-1 win versus Empol...

Impact Ruggeri had his best performance of the season Friday, highlighted by his assist off a cross to Marten de Roon in the 58th minute. He set season highs in shots taken (three), chances created (four), crosses (11) and accurate crosses (five). He also won both of his attempted tackles and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. With a performance like this, it would be no surprise to continue seeing him in the starting XI following the international break.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Scores winner off bench Hojlund scored one goal on two shots (both on target) in Friday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Hojlund scored the winning goal Friday, as his unassisted strike in the 86th minute found the top right corner and gave his team all three points. He was subbed on in just the 79th minute too, but still managed to make the most important play of the day. He now has seven goals on the season, the second most on the team behind Ademola Lookman's 12.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - 18 crosses in win Muriel created four chances, took two off-target shots, recorded 18 crosses (five accurate) and took 11 corners in Friday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Muriel made his first start since Oct. 23 Friday, and marked the occasion with an excellent performance. He had by far his best creative performance of the season, as he set new season highs in chances created (four), accurate crosses (five) and doubled his previous best with a whopping 18 crosses. He also took 11 corners in the match, five more than his previous best. It is somewhat surprising with all this production he didn't manage to record an assist, but if he keeps up this form he undoubtedly will soon.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - 16 crosses in win Zappacosta created three chances, took three off-target shots and recorded 16 crosses (five accurate) in Friday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Zappacosta put together an excellent performance Friday, as he recorded a whopping 16 crosses (five accurate) in his 89 minutes of action. He had just nine crosses (three accurate) in his previous nine appearances this season, so this performance truly came out of no where. It wasn't just him who racked up crosses though - two of his teammates (Luis Muriel and Matteo Ruggeri) also had 10 or more crosses and the team combined for 56 total crosses versus Empoli. Zappacosta also put in solid defensive work too as he won one of two tackles attempted and intercepted on pass.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Four shots in win Zapata took four shots (all off target), created two chances and recorded three crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Zapata had a decent performance Friday, as he took a season high four shots and recorded three crosses for just the third time this season. While he did record four shots, none of them hit the target, which encapsulates his disappointing season thus far with just one goal in 17 appearances. He has done fairly well getting into positions to score, as well as creating chances for his teammates, but the end product has simply not been there for him this season.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta beats Empoli 2-1 to boost Champions League hopes

Substitute Rasmus Højlund scored late to help Atalanta fight back to beat Empoli 2-1 in Serie A and boost its chances of qualifying for the Champions League

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina-born forward Retegui called up by Italy

Argentina-born forward Mateo Retegui has been called up for the first time by Italy coach Roberto Mancini for upcoming European championship qualifiers

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Duvan Zapata - Starts Friday Zapata (thigh) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash versus Empoli.

Impact Zapata has recovered from his thigh issue and is starting Friday. It would be his first start since Jan 9, totaling just one assist in six shots (one on target) and six chances created in five matches played since.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Newcastle at Forest, Gladbach eyes landmark win

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MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duvan Zapata - Called up despite discomfort Zapata made Atalanta's squad list to face Empoli Friday despite missing practice Wednesday, coach Gian Piero Gasperini relayed.

Impact Zapata "didn't suffer a new injury, but he wasn't feeling right, and we are cautious with him." the gaffer added. He was able to train in some capacity after the pre-game presser and should be an option barring a late setback, but he might not start, differently from last week. Two among Rasmus Hojlund, Ademola Lookman, and Luis Muriel will get the nod.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Berat Djimsiti - Suffers thigh strain Djimsiti has been diagnosed with a low-grade strain of the semimembranosus muscle in the right thigh, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Djimsiti will have to rehab for two-to-three weeks and isn't a lock to be ready for the first game after the break. Giorgio Scalvini, Rafael Toloi, Merih Demiral, and Jose Luis Palomino will be the options in the back while he's out.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's 'PURE GENIUS' goal for Napoli vs. Atalanta | ESPN FC

MARCH 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Pure class from Kvaratskhelia | Top Moment | Napoli-Atalanta | Serie A 2022/23

MARCH 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Luis Muriel - Delivers three crosses against Napoli Muriel created one scoring chance and had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-2 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Muriel came in at halftime and had a decent cameo considering Atalanta struggled mightily to generate good offense against the best team in the league. He's set to take playing time away from Ademola Lookman and Rasmus Hojlund. He has logged three shots (two on target), five chances created, 14 crosses (five accurate), and nine corners in the last four tilts.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Passable in Napoli clash Ruggeri had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), one chance created, and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Ruggeri filled in for Davide Zappacosta and was workmanlike on both ends. He has become their third option on the flanks once Hans Hateboer went down with an ACL tear. He has logged two shots, two key passes, seven inaccurate crosses, and four tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Wins seven duels versus Napoli Ederson recorded two clearances and one interception, won seven duels and drew three fouls in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Ederson provided some balance to the midfield and mostly contributed defensively in this one. He has started in four of the last five matches, tallying seven shots (two on target), two key passes, 13 tackles (six won), and seven interceptions.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Gritty against Napoli De Roon registered three tackles (two won), three clearances, one block, and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-2 loss against Napoli.

Impact De Roon had another brilliant defensive effort in the midfield, but it wasn't enough to impede the opponents in this one. He has notched four shots (one on target), four key passes, 15 tackles (seven won), and seven interceptions in the last five games.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Palomino - Unused versus Napoli Palomino (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Palomino returned from a brief absence, but he didn't get the nod and didn't sub once Berat Djimsiti left the game due to an injury, which indicate that he has fallen behind a few teammates in the pecking order.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Logs four clearances in Napoli clash Scalvini (ankle) recorded two tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-2 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Scalvini did what he could to contain a high-powered offense, but Napoli eventually managed to break the Atalanta defense twice. He has registered nine tackles (five won), eight interceptions, 13 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Draws five fouls versus Napoli Zapata (thigh) won 13 duels and had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Zapata got the nod right after shaking off an injury and looked pretty spry, although he didn't fill it up in the key categories. If he manages to stay healthy for a few matches, he's set to impact Ademola Lookman and Rasmus Hojlund's playing time. He has provided one assist and logged six shots (one on target), six chances created, and three crosses in his last five matches. He last scored on November 9. Atalanta will face Empoli at home Friday.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Swings in two crosses versus Napoli Zappacosta (thigh) won one duel, had one successful take-on and registered two crosses (one accurate) and one interception in 21 minutes in Saturday's 0-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Zappacosta recuperated quickly but saw limited action and didn't have a big impact in this one. He should return to the XI over Matteo Ruggeri versus Empoli. He has scored once and posted three shots (one on target), two key passes, and five deliveries (three accurate) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Concedes twice versus Napoli Musso made four saves and two clearances and allowed two goals in Saturday's 0-2 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Musso couldn't do anything on Khvicha Kvaratskkelia's screamer, while he didn't look spotless on Amir Rrahmani's header, where he seemed to have a chance to bat away the ball but couldn't fully get to it. He has made 12 saves, surrendered six goals, and kept two clean sheets in the last five matches. Atalanta will face Empoli at home Friday.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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