Atalanta bids Iličić goodbye and discovers Koopmeiners
On the night that Atalanta bid goodbye to emblematic striker Josip Iličić the Bergamo club may have found a new starSEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATALANTA 9-1-3 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
9-1-3 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Atalanta's clash with Milan | Inside The Match | Atalanta-Milan | Serie A TIM 2022/23
AUGUST 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Bennacer rescues a point for Milan | Play of the match | Atalanta-Milan | Serie A 2022/23
AUGUST 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Berat Djimsiti - Breaks left leg Djimsiti suffered a broken left fibula during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan, it was announced Monday.
Impact Djimsiti will probably be out between three and four months due to this injury, which could put him out until near or after the World Cup. Caleb Okoli came in Sunday to relieve Djimsiti and could take over his place on a more regular basis over the coming weeks. For Djimsiti, who has started at least 25 league matches in each of the last three seasons, his season will become practically cut in half.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Pasalic - Busy at both ends in Mila game Pasalic won three duels and had two interceptions, three shots (one on goal), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 tie with AC Milan.
Impact Pasalic wasn't as productive as in the opener, also because he was facing a better opponent, but still managed to put together an okay stat line. He has logged one assist, five shots (one on target), two chances created and five interceptions through two games. Atalanta will face Verona away Sunday.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Muriel - Used as a sub versus Milan Muriel won one tackle and three duels and had three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in 17 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 tie against AC Milan.
Impact Muriel got relatively busy in his short time on the pitch, and his spot in the starting XI isn't very secure with Ruslan Malinovskyi, Ademola Lookman and Jeremie Boga all vying for minutes. He has been rather poor in the first two appearances, where he hasn't taken a shot nor created a chance and sent in four crosses (one accurate).
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joakim Maehle - Sets up teammate against Milan Maehle drew one foul and assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 tie against AC Milan.
Impact Maehle had a lively display and contributed to the lone goal by his side by finding Ruslan Malinovskyi with a low-driven pass after sprinting down the flank. He's eventually going to be impacted by the return of Davide Zappacosta (thigh), but the teammate might be at least a couple of weeks away from being able to start. He has logged three off-target shots, three chances created, two tackles and two interceptions in the first two matches.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Teun Koopmeiners - Decent in Milan clash Koopmeiners won three duels and had three crosses (one accurate), one chance created and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 tie against AC Milan.
Impact Koopmeiners has de facto replaced Remo Freuler in the midfield, and while the role isn't as offensive as the one he often covered last season, it should allow him to contribute in both phases game in and game out. He has tallied three chances created, five crosses (two accurate), six tackles and two clearances in two appearances.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruslan Malinovskyi - Finds target versus Milan Malinovskyi created three chances and scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 tie against AC Milan.
Impact Malinovskyi got the start quite surprisingly, as the coach hinted he was on his way out in the pre-game presser, but instead he led his team in shots and hit the net with a potent shot from outside the box, with the help of a little deflection. If he stays, he'll split minutes with Luis Muriel, Ademola Lookman and Jeremie Boga.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duvan Zapata - Contained by MIlan Zapata won four duels, drew one foul and had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus AC Milan.
Impact Zapata didn't get much going in this one as the opposing defenders held him in check pretty easily. He's scoreless after two matches, where he has posted three shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in two inaccurate crosses. Atalanta will face Verona away Sunday.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Merih Demiral - Plays full Milan game Demiral (knee) won one of two tackles had two tackles (one won), two clearances, and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus AC Milan.
Impact Demiral managed to go to distance despite a previous knee problem and held his own in a challenging match-up. He will get consistent minutes now that he's healthy, especially with Berat Djimsiti suffering an injury in this one.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Musso - Concedes once versus Milan Musso had six saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and was beaten once in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.
Impact Musso had a great showing as he parried away multiple attempts on goal, but Milan still came through thanks to an uncatchable scorcher by Ismael Bennacer in the second half. He has surrendered one goal, made one save and kept one clean sheet in the first two rounds. Atalanta will face Verona away Sunday.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Atalanta holds Milan 1-1, Napoli beats Monza 4-0 in Serie A
Atalanta has held defending champion AC Milan to a 1-1 draw in their Serie A clashAUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berat Djimsiti - Limps off against Milan Djimsiti had three clearances and one interception and won three duels before leaving Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan at the 82nd minute due to an apparent lower leg injury.
Impact Djimsiti had a solid game but he couldn't continue after getting kicked in the shin by an opponent, and he was visibly laboring afterward. He will take some tests before Sunday's home game versus Verona. He was replaced by Caleb Okoli.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Merih Demiral - Starting against Milan Demiral (knee) is in Atalanta's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against AC Milan.
Impact Demiral is ready to make his season debut in Atalanta's back-three on Sunday after recovering from a knee injury. He kept five clean sheets in 28 Serie A appearances (22 starts) in the last campaign.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Zappacosta - Not returning in Milan game Zappacosta (thigh) wasn't called up for Sunday's match versus Milan.
Impact Zappacosta has shaken off a thigh injury but will be given more time to work on his conditioning. Hans Hateboer, Joakim Maehle, Brandon Soppy and Nadir Zortea will be the top options on the flanks in this one.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Zappacosta - Shakes off thigh problem Zappacosta has recuperated from his thigh strain and practiced fully this week, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.
Impact Zappacosta is behind in terms of conditioning having missed the entire pre-season preparation, the gaffer added. Therefore he's set to be eased into action in his first few appearances. He generally played on the left flank, over Joakim Maehle, in the second half of last season, but he can feature on the right too, so his return might impact also Hans Hateboer and newcomer Brandon Soppy.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Merih Demiral - Probable for Milan game Demiral (thigh) has returned to full training and looked fine in the lead-up to Sunday's match versus Milan, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.
Impact Demiral has been dealing with knee soreness with a couple of weeks but has moved past the issue. He will try to challenge Caleb Okoli for a spot in the back, but Atalanta will roll with the three starters from the opener in the back if he's not 100 percent.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Soppy - Moves to Atalanta Soppy has joined Atalanta on a permanent deal from Udinese, the team announced.
Impact Soppy showed decent promise in his first year in Serie A, where he was backing up Nahuel Molina, registering 13 crosses (one accurate), 20 tackles, five interceptions and six chances in 28 appearances (seven starts). As things stand, he will divvy up minutes on the right flank with Hans Hateboer and Davide Zappacosta. Instead, Udinese will turn to Festy Ebosele until they sign a new option.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruslan Malinovskyi - Records assist Malinovskyi logged one assist during a 2-0 win against Sampdoria on Saturday.
Impact Malinovskyi's suspension ended before the 2022-23 Serie A began. Despite not logging a start during Atalanta's first game of the new campaign, he replaced Mario Pasalic during the matchup's 84th minute. Malinovskyi had the ball during a favorable 3-to-2 possession during the game's final minute. He passed it to Ademola Lookman, who scored Atalanta's second goal.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ademola Lookman - Scores against Sampdoria Lookman scored one goal during a 2-0 win against Sampdoria on Saturday.
Impact Lookman logged his first appearance and goal as a Serie A footballer. He replaced Luis Muriel, who failed to score across 63 minutes, and scored Atalanta's consolation goal taking advantage of Sampdoria's bad defensive tracking after their attempt to equalize.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Pasalic - Records assist Pasalic logged one assist during a 2-0 win against Sampdoria on Saturday.
Impact Pasalic headed an accurate cross by Duvan Zapata to set up a goal scored by Rafael Toloi. The Croatian had his best season during the 2021-22 Serie A campaign, and fantasy managers should expect a similar level of production as long as he continues starting.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Okoli - Logs seven clearances Okoli logged seven clearances during a 2-0 win against Sampdoria on Saturday.
Impact Okoli was one of the Atalanta team's three main center-backs. He logged its best clearance tally en route to a promising first win for the team. There is a chance Okoli could continue starting, but fantasy managers should note that Merih Demiral sat out against Sampdoria because of knee soreness.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Toloi - One goal, two blocks Toloi (thigh) logged one goal and two blocks during a 2-0 win against Sampdoria on Saturday.
Impact Toloi's thigh was mended before August. He equaled his goal tally of the 2021-22 Serie A and logged Atalanta's best block tally during the team's first game of the new season. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Toloi to not only be one of the team's main defenders but arguably its best.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Musso - Maintains clean sheet Musso maintained the clean sheet during a 2-0 win against Sampdoria on Saturday.
Impact Musso did not need to do much during Atalanta's first game of the 2022-23 Serie A. He saved an Abdelhamid Sabiri shot and logged no clearances. However, Atalanta's next game is currently scheduled against 2021-22 Serie A champions AC Milan on Aug. 21.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
