Atalanta Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Marco Brescianini - Sidelined for a while Brescianini suffered a grade two biceps femoris strain in his left thigh, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Brescianini will be out for 30/40 days, therefore sitting out several tilts despite the upcoming international break. Lazar Samardzic and Mario Pasalic will absorb his minutes, although Atalanta have often used a formation without an attacking midfielder.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Godfrey - Unused versus Bologna Godfrey (back) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bologna.

Impact Godfrey returned after missing three weeks but didn't get minutes and doesn't seem to have earned the trust of the coach yet.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Fills it up versus Bologna Djimsiti generated four tackles (two won), three clearances, two blocks and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Djimsiti had one of his busiest performances of the season while playing in the middle of the defense since Isak Hien (thigh) was out and racked up stats, but Bologna scored once. He has notched 11 tackles (six won), nine interceptions and 13 clearances in the last five matches, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cuadrado - Provides jolt against Bologna Cuadrado had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Cuadrado was deployed as a super-sub for the third straight game and was lively while handling a few different positions on the wing. He's unlikely to be elevated from such a role for the time being. He has posted five shots (one on target), three chances created and five crosses (zero accurate) so far.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Creates four chances versus Bologna De Ketelaere drew four fouls and recorded two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact De Ketelaere had a lot of touches and led his team in key passes but wasn't involved in the goal and rarely went into the box. He has scored and assisted once, in the same game, and logged five shots (three on target), nine key passes and six crosses (one accurate) in the last four fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Managed in Bologna tilt Retegui registered three shots (zero on goal) and committed one foul in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Retegui was used off the bench after a string of six consecutive starts and couldn't take advantage of his limited opportunities. He'll likely be back in the XI in a hurry. He has scored once and added 12 shots (four on target), three key passes and one accurate shot in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Wasteful versus Bologna Lookman created three scoring chances and had five shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Lookman paced his team in attempts and deliveries and was a massive part of the offense as usual but wasn't clutch when it came to finishing. He has tallied two goals, one assist, 11 shots (four on target) and eight chances created in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Dishes assist in Bologna match Zaniolo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Zaniolo subbed in with 11 minutes to go to take part in the final push and served Lazar Samardzic before a successful attempt from distance. He has logged just 51 minutes through three appearances so far due to multiple injuries. He could take minutes away from Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere if he gets fully into shape. He has tallied four off-target shots, three key passes and two inaccurate crosses.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Samardzic - Scores against Bologna Samardzic scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate), four key passes and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Samardzic came in right before half time for Marco Brescianini (thigh) and was the go-to guy on offense for his side from that point on. He tied the game with a stunning lefty finish from the edge of the box. He hadn't played much in recent weeks. This showing could help gain minutes at the expense of Mario Pasalic and the attackers. He has notched 10 shots (three on target), nine chances created and 14 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances (one start).

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Beaten once by Bologna Carnesecchi had two clearances and no saves and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Carnesecchi was barely called into action and couldn't catch a non-irresistible shot from outside the box by Santiago Castro early in the second half. He has kept one clean sheet, allowed 10 goals and made 12 saves in the last five games. Atalanta will face Shakhtar Donetsk away in the Champions League on Wednesday and then host Genoa on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Brescianini - Forced off versus Bologna Brescianini had one shot (one on goal) in 45 minutes before leaving due to a left thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Brescianini returned to the XI after a while but didn't make an impact and picked up a muscular injury late in the first half. Lazar Samardzic replaced him as the coach decided to initially spare Mateo Retegui and go with a more defensive-minded lineup.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Italian-Argentinean Tango in Attack | Head To Head | Castro vs Retegui | Serie A 2024/25

SEPTEMBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Ben Godfrey - Called up for Bologna fixture Godfrey (back) was inserted in Atalanta's squad list for Saturday's game versus Bologna.

Impact Godfrey is good to go after missing three games due to a back injury and will be one of the top deputies since Isak Hien and Rafael Toloi are absent because of thigh issues. He has logged just 22 minutes so far.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Will skip Bologna game Hien has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Bologna on Saturday due to an adductor injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Hien will be evaluated after the game to see if he'll have to miss more time. Odilon Kossounou might notch another start, while Ben Godfrey (back) is returning to the call-ups and will provide depth.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

ATALANTA 2-3 COMO | HIGHLIGHTS | Como Comeback! | Serie A 2024/25

SEPTEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Raoul Bellanova - Attempts 14 crosses Bellanova registered one shot (zero on goal), 14 crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Como.

Impact Bellanova led the Atalanta attack Tuesday with 14 crosses attempted (two accurate). He also took his first three corners of the season. Despite providing the service into the box, Bellanova generated just one chance created as Atalanta fell 3 - 2 at the hands of Como. Since his move from Torino during the summer transfer window, Bellanova has made four Atalanta appearances (three starts) in all competitions. He's attempted 19 crosses , but just four have been accurate. Should he find his touch crossing the ball into the box, Bellanova has the quality to produce goals. During the previous Serie A campaign, he poured in 178 crosses (44 accurate), supplying seven assists over 37 appearances (36 starts) for Torino.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Unlucky own goal Kolasinac generated an own goal and two crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Como.

Impact Kolasinac was credited with an unlucky own goal Tuesday as a long range effort took a deflection off of the defender at the top of the box, sending the keeper towards one corner and the ball towards the other. Unfortunate mishap aside, Kolasinac was solid over his 90 minutes of play. He made two tackles (two won) and a season-high four clearances. The defender has played every minute of Atalanta's most recent three matches (all competitions).

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - High class volley Zappacosta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against Como.

Impact Zappacosta opened the scoring Tuesday by beating the Como keeper with a long range volley resulting from a corner kick, though Atalanta were outlasted 3 - 2. Zappacosta has appeared in each of Atalanta's six matches (five starts) in all competitions, scoring once and supplying an assist. During the 2023/2024 Serie A campaign, the versatile defender scored twice and supplied one assist over 31 appearances (23 starts).

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Converts late penalty Lookman scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Como.

Impact Lookman made his third appearance Tuesday in Atalanta's 3 - 2 defeat at the hands of Como. The appearance was the first occasion in which Lookman has played in a match as a substitute. He converted a late penalty, in vain, as the final whistle blew directly following the action. Lookman has scored double-digit goals for Atalanta in each of the past two Serie A campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Concedes three in loss Carnesecchi registered five saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 loss versus Como.

Impact Carnesecchi followed-up his first clean sheet of the season with a performance to forget, allowing three of the eight shots on target to find the back of the net. However, the Italian keeper was not the lone culprit of Atalanta's poor result, as a Sead KolaA?inac own goal proved pivotal. Carnesecchi has made 14 saves and conceded three goals through five appearances (five starts). His next test will come Saturday at Bologna who have scored six goals over their first five Serie A matches.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta vs Como postponed due to heavy rains in Bergamo

Monday night’s Serie A game between Atalanta and Como was postponed just minutes before kickoff due to heavy rains and a waterlogged pitch

SEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Godfrey - Still absent Godfrey (back) didn't make Atalanta's squad list to face Como on Monday.

Impact Godfrey will stay on the mend with a back issue that has bothered him for a couple of weeks at this point. Odilon Kossounou might make his first start relieving one of the three regulars in this one.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta vs. Arsenal: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 1

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Arsenal vs. Atalanta LIVE Stream (9/19/24) | How to watch UEFA Champions League match Arsenal faces Atalanta in a soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 (9/19/24) at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

SEPTEMBER 19 • NJ.COM

Ademola Lookman - Solid in UCL draw Lookman generated four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Arsenal.

Impact Lookman surprisingly did not take a single shot in Thursday's goalless draw, however he made an impact in other ways. He created multiple chances, recorded a match-high three accurate crosses and won all four of his tackles. He would have been credited with the clean sheet too, but he was subbed off in the 89th minute for Lazar Samardzic.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Atalanta vs Como postponed due to heavy rains in Bergamo