Atalanta Team News Page 52 - Soccer

Teun Koopmeiners - Scores gem versus Bologna Koopmeiners scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win versus Bologna.

Impact Koopmeiners leveled the game against the run of play at the beginning of the second half with a lefty missile from distance, paving the way for his team's comeback. He also co-led his team in crosses. He has scored and assisted once in the two matches after the World Cup, adding three shots (one on target), nine chances created, and 15 deliveries (six accurate). Atalanta will host Salernitana Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Comes off bench in Bologna game Demiral (knee) won two of three tackles and three duels and had one interception and two clearances in Monday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Demiral logged a few minutes despite the recent words by the coach and looked pretty good given the circumstances. He could return to the XI fairly quickly, supplanting either Jose Luis Palomino or Giorgio Scalvini, who got the start in the first two matches after the break. He has recorded 30 tackles, 18 interceptions, 44 clearances, and five blocks in 14 matches, scoring once and contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Silent in Bologna game Zapata (knee) recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in 56 minutes in Monday's 2-1 win against Bologna.

Impact Zapata got the start despite a decent knee problem, but he didn't have a great showing and was pulled early. He'll have to continue sharing time with Rasmus Hojlund, Ademola Lookman, and Luis Muriel going forward. He has scored once in the past four matches, adding ten shots (three on target), two chances created, and five crosses (one accurate). Atalanta will host Salernitana Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Scores versus Bologna Hojlund drew five fouls and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win versus Bologna.

Impact Hojlund decided the game in the second half with a crafty first touch and finish in front of the goalie. He's gaining steam with two consecutive goals after scoring just once in the first half of the season. He has posted seven shots (two on target), two chances created, and one inaccurate cross in the last three matches. Atalanta will host Salernitana Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Juan Musso - Starting Monday Musso (ankle) will be in the starting XI against Bologna on Monday.

Impact Musso missed the club's first match coming back from the World Cup break but will get his chance to don the gloves again Monday. The keeper has made 11 appearances this season in which he has conceded just eight goals while making 23 saves and earning four clean sheets.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Starting against Bologna Zapata (knee) will be in the starting XI to face Bologna on Monday.

Impact Zapata was forced off in the 29th minute versus Spezia on Wednesday but appears to have avoided any serious injury. In his last three outings, the forward has registered one goal on nine shots (three on target), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Ruslan Malinovskyi - Unavailable against Bologna Malinovskyi is missing from Atalanta's call-ups for Monday's bout versus Bologna as he's in talks to leave the club, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Malinovsky is negotiating a move to Olympique Marseille and will be spared to avoid injuries in this one. He has mostly been a bench option thus far, with Mario Pasalic and Ederson routinely playing over him.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Ruled out for Bologna game Muriel wasn't included in Atalanta's squad list to face Bologna Monday due to heel soreness, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Muriel heads back to the shelf after missing five games with different injuries in the first half of the season. Ademola Lookman, Duvan Zapata, Rasmus Hojlund, and Jeremie Boga will be the top offensive options Monday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Available versus Bologna Musso (ankle) is good to go for Monday's match against Bologna, coach Gian Piero Gasperini relayed.

Impact Musso skipped a game after injuring his ankle at home, but he recuperated pretty quickly, and he'll get the nod over Marco Sportiello if he's close to 100 percent. He has allowed eight goals in ten matches, making 23 saves and keeping four clean sheets.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Progressing but won't play versus Bologna Demiral (knee) "resumed training this week, but he has been out for so long. He'll come with us to Bologna, but he's not ready to play yet," coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Demiral will only technically be a bench option for Monday's game after being sidelined by knee soreness through the break, but he should resume being fully available the following week. Jose Luis Palomino filled in for him in the past game, but Caleb Okoli and Berat Djimsiti are also candidates.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Fit for Bologna game Zapata (knee) "has recovered well" and will be available against Bologna Monday, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Zapata left the last game early due to a blow to the knee, but he avoided structural damage and managed to shake it off quickly. He'll be in contention to lead the frontline with Rasmus Hojlund and Luis Muriel. He has scored just once in ten appearances this season, adding 15 shots (five on target), three chances created, and nine crosses (one accurate).

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Hateboer - Plays in friendly Hateboer (knee) featured in Friday's scrimmage against Folgore Caratese, Atalanta announced.

Impact Hateboer was only technically available for the Spezia game due to a knee injury, but he was able to play the following day, and he'll be in the mix for Monday's fixture versus Spezia. He has been the starter in the first half of the season, but Davide Zappacosta returned from injury, and Matteo Ruggeri seems to have earned the trust of the coach, so he faces more competition than before. He has scored once in 12 appearances, adding ten chances created, 17 crosses (six accurate), 16 tackles, and 18 clearances.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Nursing bruise Zapata took some tests on his injured knee, which confirmed a contusion and ruled out further damage. Atalanta announced.

Impact Zapata avoided serious injuries and has been labeled as day-to-day. His presence in Monday's match versus Bologna might come down to pain tolerance. Rasmus Hojlund is likely to start after scoring off the bench against Spezia.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Leaves Spezia game in first half Zapata bowed out after 29 minutes in Wednesday's fixture against Spezia due to a knock, DAZN reports.

Impact Zapata had two shots (one accurate), and three crosses (one accurate) before asking to come out due to the effects of a clash with goalie Jeroen Zoet, lamenting that he couldn't run fluidly. He was replaced by Rasmus Hojlund. He'll take some tests to determine whether it's something more than a contusion.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Hateboer - Called up but banged up Hateboer (knee) "will travel with the team to La Spezia even though he's not fully fit," coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Hateboer sprained his knee in mid-December and isn't quite ready yet, but he shouldn't be far off from coming back. Joakim Maehle, Davide Zappacosta, Brandon Soppy, and Matteo Ruggeri are the other wing-backs at disposal of the coach.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Will miss Spezia game Demiral (knee) won't be called up for Wednesday's match versus Spezia, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Demiral has been nursing a knee inflammation for a couple of weeks, and also dealt with the problem earlier in the season. Considering he has yet to resume practicing, it could be a while before he plays. Jose Luis Palomino, Caleb Okoli, and Berat Djimsiti are candidates to absorb his playing time.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Ruled out for Spezia game Musso (ankle) won't be an option for Wednesday's match against Spezia, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Musso sprained his ankle in a domestic incident and, given the short turnaround, he's set to skip at least a pair of fixtures. Marco Sportiello will replace him on goal and Francesco Rossi will be the top deputy.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Suffers ankle injury Musso "hurt his ankle at home; luckily, it's a sprain and not a fracture. We'll have to evaluate him for the Spezia game," coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Musso is at risk of having to sit out some matches given the short time at his disposal to shake off the injury. Marco Sportiello would fill in if he were unable to go.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Appears in friendly Zappacosta (thigh) played half an hour in Friday's game versus Real Betis, Atalanta inform.

Impact Zappacosta healed up after a couple of weeks of limited training. He was a late addition to the squad list for this one, but he got on the pitch for the first time since September after suffering two consecutive thigh injuries. He could be eased into action at first, but he was their top option on the flanks last season. Instead, he has featured just twice so far since he got hurt in the summer and then had multiple relapses. His return will impact all their wingback, primarily Hans Hateboer (knee), Joakim Maehle, and Brandon Soppy since he can feature on either flank. He tallied one goal, seven assists, 46 chances created, and 106 crosses (24 accurate) in 44 appearances in 2021/2022.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Nursing knee problem Demiral will miss multiple friendlies due to knee soreness, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Demiral already sat out one and will rest for a while to let the inflammation subside. He already dealt with the issue earlier in the season. He's currently not expected to miss time in January, but he'll have to be assessed later on, the publication adds.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Hateboer - Picks up minor knee problem Hateboer will miss 10-to-15 days with a sprained MCL in his left knee, L'Eco di Bergamo reports.

Impact Hateboer will have to skip a pair of friendlies, but he's currently on track to be available for the first January game versus Spezia, although it remains to be seen how the hiccup will affect his conditioning.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Creates one chance in win Pasalic created one chance from one accurate cross and made three tackles (one won) during Friday's win over Brazil after penalties.

Impact Pasalic came into the lineup with Bruno Petkovic getting benched and didn't even play into stoppage time. Going into the final week of matches, Pasalic may not have great odds of starting over Petkovic.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Returns on the pitch Toloi (back) got the start in Friday's friendly versus Eintracht Frankfurt, Atalanta inform.

Impact Toloi sat out one game before the World Cup, but his back issue was minor, and he quickly worked his way out. He'll continue to be a defensive staple in the second half of the campaign. He has notched 20 tackles, 21 interceptions, 25 clearances, and eight blocks in ten matches, contributing to four clean sheets.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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