ATALANTA NEWS

Napoli moves 18 points clear atop Serie A; Lazio held

Runaway Serie A leader Napoli has extended its advantage by beating Atalanta 2-0

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Berat Djimsiti - Limps off versus Napoli Djimsiti left Saturday's clash versus Napoli with an apparent thigh injury, Sky Italy informs, after tallying three interceptions, two clearances and two tackles (both won) in 42 m...

Impact Djimsiti had a strong first half while going against a high-wattage frontline, but he pulled up during a sprint and quickly asked to come out. He was replaced by Merih Demiral.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Bench option versus Napoli Zappacosta (thigh) will begin as a substitute in Saturday's game against Napoli.

Impact Zappacosta quickly shook off a thigh injury, but he won't return to the starting XI right away, as Matteo Ruggeri and Joakim Maehle are getting the nod on the flanks.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Helping to lead line Zapata is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Napoli.

Impact Zapata returns as expected from a thigh injury to start against Napoli on Saturday. The forward has scored once and provided two assists in 15 appearances.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Starting against Napoli Scalvini is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Napoli.

Impact Scalvini returns from an ankle injury as expected to start on Saturday. Scalvinis tarts in the Atalanta back three having helped his club to one clean sheet in 19 appearances.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: City, Liverpool in action; Madrid has Espanyol

Manchester City will try to keep the pressure on English Premier League leader Arsenal when it plays at Crystal Palace

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lukas Vorlicky - Ruled out for Napoli game Vorlicky will miss Saturday's match versus Napoli due to knee soreness, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Vorlicky recently got some minutes as Atalanta were short-handed up front, but their top four strikers will be available for this one.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Recovers in a hurry Zappacosta (thigh) will be an option for Saturday's match against Atalanta, coach Gian Piero Gasperini relayed.

Impact Zappacosta has been able to return to full training late in the week despite being diagnosed with a minor strain after being a late scratch for the previous match. He has started three matches in a row before the problem, but he might be eased off the bench in this one. He has scored and added three shots (one on target), two chances created, three crosses (two accurate), and five tackles (four won) in his recent showings.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Fit for Napoli tilt Scalvini (ankle) will be called up for Saturday's game versus Napoli, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Scalvini has recovered quickly from an ankle sprain and could reprise his starting role over Berat Djimsiti or Merih Demiral if in acceptable conditions. He has logged ten tackles (six won), nine interceptions, 14 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Will return versus Napoli Zapata (thigh) will be available for Saturday's game against Napoli, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Zapata is good to go after missing three weeks with his latest thigh injury. He'll likely return to a backup role since Rasmus Hojlund has fared well in relief. He has provided an assist and posted six shows (zero on target) and five chances created in his last five appearances (one start), failing to score.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Palomino - Available versus Napoli Palomino (thigh) will be an option for Saturday's clash against Napoli, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Palomino has shaken off a thigh problem and will compete with a few teammates for multiple spots in the back. He didn't start in the three matches prior to the hiccup. He has logged four tackles (one won), eight interceptions, three clearances, and one block in his last five appearances.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Set to miss more time Zappacosta has been diagnosed with a low-degree adduction strain in the right thigh, Ansa informs.

Impact Zappacosta will probably miss the upcoming fixtures versus Napoli and Empoli, but the injury isn't as severe as some of his previous ones in the same area. Matteo Ruggeri and Bradon Soppy will pick up the slack on the flanks.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Diagnosed with strain Koopmeiners suffered a grade one MTJ lesion of the biceps femoris in the left thigh, Ansa reports.

Impact Koopmeiners will skip the clashes with Napoli and Empoli and will try to return in the first game after the break. Ederson and Mario Pasalic will absorb his playing in the midfield.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Keeps clean sheet in Udinese game Musso had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Musso came out very aggressively to deny Norberto Neto in the first half and wasn't challenged beyond that. He has blanked the opponents three times in the last six matches, allowing five goals and making 15 saves. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Works hard against Udinese Ederson won three of four tackles and six duels and had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Ederson replaced Teun Koopmeiners in the first half and provided some hustle to the midfield. He might be in the XI against Napoli if the teammate is unavailable. He has registered five shots (two on target), two chances created, nine tackles (five won), and four interceptions in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Takes two shots against Udinese Pasalic (ankle) had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in 27 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Pasalic didn't do a whole lot in his return from an ankle injury. He might start versus Napoli if Teun Koopmeiners is forced to miss time. He has recorded two goals, two assists, 15 shots (four on target), and 11 chances created in 20 appearances (12 starts) so far.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Provides spark against Udinese Muriel created two scoring chances and registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and six corners in 27 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Muriel was solid off the bench as Atalanta laid siege late, but they couldn't break through. He could take minutes away from Ademola Lookman and Rasmus Hojlund if he puts together a solid stretch, but he hasn't started since October. He has posted two shots (one on target), four chances created, and 12 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Logs three interceptions against Udinese Toloi had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions, and one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Toloi had the biggest chance of the game for his side, but Marco Silvestri managed to palm away his point-blank attempt in the stoppage time. He was busy as usual in the back. He has logged eight shots (three on target), eight tackles (five won), eight interceptions, and 12 clearances in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Busy versus Udinese Djimsiti recorded one tackle (zero won), three clearances, and four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Djimsiti had a costly error on an errant backward pass in the first half, but Juan Musso bailed him out, and he put up numbers afterward. He has started in six straight matches, recording 11 tackles (seven won), ten interceptions, 23 clearances, and three blocks and contributing to three clean sheets.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Wins two tackles against Udinese Demiral had one interception and one clearance and won ten duels and two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Demiral got the nod as Atalanta were down two potential starters in the back and turned in a solid shift. He has notched four tackles (all won), four interceptions, eight clearances, and one block in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Creates three chances against Udinese Maehle had three clearances and registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and three chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Maehle was dynamic powering up and down the right flank and was the runner-up in key passes for his side. He has registered seven shots (two on target), seven chances created, nine crosses (two accurate), and three interceptions in his last five matches.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Well-rounded against Udinese De Roon won three of six tackles and had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact De Roon found himself in the final third more often than usual as Atalanta pulled the strings in this one, but he couldn't find the target in any of his attempts. He has logged four chances created, five shots (one on goal), 12 tackles (five won), and 14 clearances in his last five games.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Disappears against Udinese Hojlund won three duels, had two successful take-ons, and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Hojlund was shackled down by Jaka Bijol and didn't record a single stat in the key offensive categories for the second match in a row. He has scored twice and added seven shots (five on target) and five chances created in the last five fixtures. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Boga - Swings in four crosses against Udinese Boga created four scoring chances, won nine duels and had eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Boga led his team in key passes and crosses thanks to a high number of precise set pieces, but he couldn't come away with an assist as his teammates didn't exploit his feeds. He has posted two off-target shots, nine chances created, 22 crosses (eight accurate), and 13 corners in the last five matches (two starts).

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE