Atalanta Team News Page 58 - Soccer

Duvan Zapata - Unlikely for Fiorentina game Zapata (thigh) remained sidelined in Thursday's friendly against Pro Patria, Atalanta reported.

Impact Zapata hasn't resumed training fully during the break, and he's most likely going to miss further time barring a late improvement. Rasmus Hojlund and Luis Muriel have filled in for him in the last three matches.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Features in friendly Scalvini (thigh) came off the bench in Thursday's scrimmage against Pro Patria, Atalanta informed.

Impact Scalvini suffered a minor muscular problem while playing with Italy U21, but it won't cost him time in Serie A. He will be in contention with Caleb Okoli in Sunday's clash with Fiorentina, as it happens normally. He has also occasionally featured as a holding midfielder. He has notched one goal, four tackles, two interceptions, and one block in four appearances (one start).

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Limited in training Scalvini was partially spared in practice Wednesday after suffering a thigh injury with Italy U21, TuttoSport reports.

Impact Scalvini is still being fully assessed to determine whether the injury is serious enough to cost him time. He has alternated with Caleb Okoli in the back in recent matches.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Goes back into full training Koopmeiners (head) practiced with no limitations Wednesday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Koopmeiners suffered a head injury five days ago, but the tests ruled out serious issues, and he has been cleared to work regularly. He should be in the XI for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina. He has notched four goals, one assist, 13 shots (seven on target) and 17 crosses (six accurate) in seven games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Avoids lingering issues Demiral (undiclosed) trained regularly after coming back early from international duties, Atalanta announced.

Impact Demiral was spared for a small ailment while with Turkey but should feature regularly in the next Serie A game versus Fiorentina. He has notched nine tackles, 12 interceptions, 22 clearances, and one goal in six matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Could return before World Cup Djimsiti (lower leg) has been making steady progress in his rehab and could be back at some point in October, Prima Bergamo reports.

Impact Djimsiti fractured his left fibula in late August, but he could be able to return on the early side of his initial timetable. He has removed the walking boot and resumed practicing on his own during the first international break.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Shakes off ailment Zortea (hip) returned to full practice Friday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Zortea missed about a week due to a small hip muscular injury and will be back into the squad list for the Fiorentina game. He's been a reserve on both flanks thus far, tallying two shots on target, six inaccurate crosses, and four tackles in five appearances off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Returning in Italy Koopmeiners will miss the second Netherlands game on the schedule and head back to Bergamo early following a concussion, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Koopmeiners will have about a week to clear the protocol, otherwise, the coach would have to pick one of the many options at his disposal to replace him in the midfield in the Fiorentina. The most likely one would be to move Ederson, who featured as a no.10 in the past game, a few meters back, opening up a spot for Ademola Lookman or Ruslan Malinovskyi.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Feeling better Koopmeiners (head) will stay with the Netherlands after the results of the early tests were negative, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Koopmeiners had to be stretchered off very after a collision with Karol Linetty, but the situation is less severe than initially feared, and he might not miss time.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Heads home early Demiral didn't feature Thursday versus Luxemburg and will report back to Italy early due to an injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Demiral has been suffering from recurrent knee soreness to start the season, but the coach stated that he was healthy when he arrived and that he got hurt in practice. He will be assessed upon returning to Bergamo.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Stretchered off Koopmeiners was stretchered off in the first minute of Thursday's clash with Poland with an apparent head injury.

Impact Koopmeiners being stretchered off isn't as scary as it possibly could be, as it was likely a concussion protocol. The midfielder will be a doubt for a match with Fiorentina after the international break. Mario Pasalic could be an option to replace Koopmeiners in the starting XI if he's unable to go.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Might not return before World Cup Musso had multiple screws and plates inserted to repair a jaw and orbital fracture and might need two months to get cleared to play, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Musso suffered severe consequences in a collision with a teammate and, given the extent of the injuries, he faces an uphill climb to be back before January. Marco Sportiello will take over while Musso recovers, and he has generally been solid.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Juan Musso - Will need surgery Musso was diagnosed with a head trauma and a cheekbone fracture following the Roma game, Goal reports.

Impact Musso was quickly hospitalized and will go under the knife to fix the fracture Monday. He's set to miss at least a game or two after the break while the bones heal. Marco Sportiello will take over between the sticks.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Busy defensively in win Toloi had four tackles (four won), six clearances, and four interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win against Roma.

Impact Toloi paced his squad in most defensive categories Sunday, including tackles, clearances and interceptions. He was a big reason his squad were able to maintain the clean sheet in this one and will remain a leader in central defense.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sportiello - Clean sheet in relief Sportiello logged two clearances and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Roma.

Impact Sportiello replaced Juan Musso in the 8th minute after Musso appeared to be dealing with a head injury. He wasn't really challenged by the Roma attack during his 82 minutes on the pitch, and his Atalanta side were able to come away with an uneventful 1-0 victory.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Logs helper in win Hojlund assisted once on one chance created during Sunday's 1-0 victory over Roma.

Impact Hojlund delivered a nice assist during the 35th minute, and the goal turned out to be the only one scored all afternoon. Giorgio Scalvini did the rest to find the back of the net, and Atalanta came away with the clean sheet victory. Hojlund subbed off in the 46th minute for Luis Muriel. On the season, he has one goal to go with one assist in four appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Scores lone goal in win Scalvini scored one goal on one shot on target in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Roma.

Impact Scalvini beat the keeper to the bottom right corner during the 35th minute, logging the only goal of this contest. He subbed out at half time for rest purposes, giving way to Caleb Okoli. The 18-year-old now has one goal to go with one assist in four league appearances (one start).

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Juan Musso - Subs off early against Roma Musso left Sunday's match versus Roma after just eight minutes following a big collision with teammate Merih Demiral, DAZN reports.

Impact Musso will be evaluated for a possible head or neck injury following the contest, but he will have two weeks to recover considering the break. He was replaced by Marco Sportiello.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Ruled out for Roma game Zortea will miss Sunday's match versus Roma due to a hip injury, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Zortea picked up a physical problem in practice and will have to sit out at least one game while he gets fully evaluated. Atalanta will be a little thin on the flanks without him and Davide Zappacosta (thigh), but the two starters are available.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Will not return in Roma clash Zappacosta (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Roma, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Zappacosta will sit out the second match in a row with a little relapse of his previous thigh injury. Brandon Soppy is likely to get another start on the left wing, with Joakim Maehle and Matteo Ruggeri as the alternatives.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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