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Isak Hien - Logs four clearances versus Genoa Hien (thigh) won two of two tackels and had one interception, and four clearances in Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Hien wasn't limited by a recent thigh issue, played the whole game and put up decent numbers, but his side gave up a late consolation goal. He has registered three tackles, seven interceptions and 12 clearances in five appearances, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Thuram and Retegui hat tricks help Inter and Atalanta to Serie A wins

Marcus Thuram and Mateo Retegui have scored hat tricks to help their clubs to significant wins in Serie A

OCTOBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATALANTA-GENOA 5-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Retegui hat-trick in big Atalanta win | SERIE A 2024/25

OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Ederson - Scores in one sided win Ederson scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal) during Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Ederson found the back of the net in the 60th minute scoring Atalanta's third goal of the one sided win. The goal was the first of the season for Ederson and his first goal involvement since the middle of September.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Nets hat trick, provides assist Retegui scored three goals and had an assist while taking six shots (three on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating five chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Retegui scored in the 24th, 50th and 74th minutes and set up Ederson in the 60th to play a role in four of Atalanta's five goals while leading the team with six shots. The goals involvements were the first since the middle of September for Retegui who has combined for 10 shots in his last three Serie A appearances.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Concedes once in win Carnesecchi allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Carnescchi allowed a goal in the second half, but was backed with five goals during Saturday's win. The keeper has allowed five goals while makings six saves over his last three Serie A starts, but has yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this season.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Sets up one of five goals Lookman had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing four times (three accurate) and creating six chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Lookman set up Mateo Retegui in the 24th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Atalanta in crosses and chances created. The attacker has two goal involvements while combining for nine shots, nine chances created and 14 crosses in his last three Serie A starts.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Scores with lone shot de Roon scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot and making six interceptions during Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact de Roon found the back of the net in the 80th minute scoring Atalanta's final goal while leading the team in blocks and interceptions. The goal was de Roon's first in Serie A since the 2022 season as he's combined four eight tackles, nine interceptions and six clearances over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Starting Saturday Hien (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Genoa.

Impact Hien was called up for Saturday's clash, and is in the starting XI, as expected. The defender should see the full 90 barring any new injury, as he looks to return from this thigh problem. Hien will have the international break to recover if he's anything less than fully fit.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Downgraded for Genoa game Kossounou (thigh) didn't have a positive fitness test and is doubtful for the Genoa clash, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Kossounou seemed to have escaped without significant problems but is unlikely to be risked to be better evaluated after the break. Ben Godfrey and Marten de Roon are the other possible options in the back. Mario Pasalic would enter the XI in the second case.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Stays out for Genoa match Ruggeri (knee) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Genoa.

Impact Ruggeri will remain on the mend due to lingering knee soreness and will try to get healthy during the break. Raoul Bellanova, Davide Zappacosta and Juan Cuadrado will again be the top options out wide.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Good to go against Genoa Kossonou (thigh) made Atalanta's squad list to face Genoa on Saturday.

Impact Kossonou avoided any kind of injury despite requesting some medical attention midweek and will be in contention to start since Berat Djimsiti (hip) is on the mend and Isak Hien (thigh) is dinged up. He has registered three tackles, two interceptions and three clearances in three appearances.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Available versus Genoa Hien (thigh) has been selected for Saturday's clash with Genoa.

Impact Hien will be able to make a quick return after sitting out the past two fixtures due to a thigh ailment. He'll likely start if in good enough shape since Berat Djimsiti (hip) is missing and Odilon Kossonou (thigh) isn't 100 percent either. He has posted seven interceptions, eight clearances and five blocks in four games, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Ruled out for Genoa game Djimsiti (hip) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Genoa.

Impact Djimsiti suffered a minor injury midweek and will look to recuperate during the break. Isak Hien (thigh) and Odilon Kossonou (thigh) are available and might both start next to Sead Kolasinac.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Assists in victory Kolasinac assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Kolasinac provided a rare assist Wednesday as Atalanta easily brushed aside Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 0. In addition to the goal contribution, the defender added three tackles (three won) and a clearance to the team's clean sheet effort. After missing the first three matches of the season due to a thigh injury, Kolasinac has started in five successive matches (all competitions).

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Provides assist from cross Zappacosta assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win against FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Zappacosta floated a cross to the back post early in the second half Wednesday to setup what would be Atalanta's third and final goal in their 3 - 0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. Because Atalanta held the lion's share of possession, the veteran wingback was able to highlight his attacking attributes, leading the team with three chances created. Zappacosta also contributed one clearance, one block and one interception to the clean sheet effort.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Opens Champions League account Bellanova scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Bellanova headed home a cross at the back post early into the second half Tuesday, putting the game on ice, as Atalanta eased past Shakhtar Donetsk by a score of 3 - 0. The goal contribution is uncharacteristic for Bellanova who, dating back to his 2017/2018 season with AC Milan, has scored just twice previously over 98 appearances (74 starts) in all competitions. In addition to his offensive output, Bellanova contributed two interceptions and one clearance to the clean sheet effort.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Scores, assists in victory Lookman scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Lookman put on a dynamic first half display Wednesday, assisting Atalanta's first goal and scoring their second, as Atalanta would coast to a 3 - 0 victory over FC Shakhtar Donetsk. The goal marked the English forward's first ever Champions League goal. Lookman has made a crackling start to the season, appearing five times (four starts) in all competitions, scoring three goals and supplying two assists.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Untested in clean sheet effort Carnesecchi recorded no saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Carnesecchi cruised to a clean sheet on the back of a staunch effort from the Atalanta backline who did not allow a single shot on target. The performance marks back-to-back clean sheets for Atalanta to begin their Champions League campaign. Carnesecchi and Atalanta's next European challenge will come on Oct. 23 when they host Celtic who were trounced 7 - 1 in their most recent Champions League fixture versus Borussia Dortmund.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Atalanta: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 2

OCTOBER 2 • YOUTUBE

Berat Djimsiti - Scores and subs off versus Shaktar Donetsk Djimsiti scored one goal to go with four clearances and left at half-time due to a hip issue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Djimsiti broke the deadlock on a set piece but bowed out at halftime because of an ailment. He'll be assessed ahead of Saturday's home game versus Genoa. Atalanta would be particularly depleted if he was sidelined since Isak Hien (thigh) is on the shelf and Odilon Kossounou (thigh) also limped off in this one. Ben Godfrey and Marten de Roon are the alternative options in the back.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Injured late Kossounou was brought off with an apparent injury in the second half of Wednesday's 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Kossounou played 83 minutes before being forced off in favor of Ben Godfrey. It's unclear how serious the injury was, but there's only one match remaining before the international break. If Kossounou can't return for the Saturday clash with Genoa it would like be Godfrey who starts.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Will miss Shaktar Donetsk game Ruggeri won't play against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday due to left knee soreness, L'Eco di Bergamo reported.

Impact Ruggeri won't make the trip and will try to recuperate from the minor problem for the ensuing game but will face a race against the clock. Two among Davide Zappacosta, Raoul Bellanova and Juan Cuadrado will start on the wings midweek.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Isak Hien - Will miss more tilts Hien will sit out the next two matches due to a muscular distraction, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Hien got hurt right before the Bologna matches and will attempt to return right after the upcoming international break. Atalanta will turn to Odilon Kossounou, Marten de Roon and Ben Godfrey in relief.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Thuram and Retegui hat tricks help Inter and Atalanta to Serie A wins