Atalanta Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Isak Hien - Plays with Sweden Hien (illness) got the nod in Sunday's Nations League game versus Sweden.

Impact Hien was a late scratch for the last Serie A game, but his illness didn't linger. He'll have a primary role going forward since Berat Djimsiti (thigh) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh) are ailing. He has notched six interceptions, four clearances and four blocks in two games, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Sulemana - Omitted from Champions League list Sulemana hasn't been included in Atalanta's UEFA roster for the group stage.

Impact Sulemana has played very little so far, and, while his injury is reportedly minor, the coach decided to exclude him since they are rather deep in the midfield and more short-handed in other roles.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Will miss some time Djimsiti has been diagnosed with a grade-one right quadriceps strain, Mediaset informed.

Impact Djimsiti will be sidelined for two or three weeks and should skip multiple matches considering the upcoming start of the Champions League. Isak Hien (illness) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh) are expected to recover during the break. Atalanta can also lean on newcomer Odilon Kossonou and Ben Godfrey or adapt Marten de Roon.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Sent back by Albania Djimsiti won't take part in the upcoming Nations League games due to injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Djimisiti answered the call-up but will quickly head back to Bergamo to be evaluated by his team. Atalanta should recover Isak Hien (illness) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh) during the break and be in better shape for the next Serie A round.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

INTER-ATALANTA 4-0 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2024/25

AUGUST 31 • YOUTUBE

Marten De Roon - Wins two tackles in Inter game De Roon recorded three tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception in Friday's 4-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact De Roon started as a center-back for the third game in a row due to a lack of options and wasn't great like the rest of the rearguard. He'll be back in the midfield once a few men recover from injury, but his stats won't differ much. He has posted 10 tackles, three interceptions and three clearances in three rounds.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Scores own goal versus Inter Djimsiti registered an own goal, four tackles (three won), two clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 4-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Djimsiti inadvertently opened the scoring by deflecting a cross into his own net and struggled throughout the game, although he racked up stats in the back. He'll no longer be a guaranteed starter once everybody is healthy. He has logged six tackles, five interceptions, and 13 clearances in three matches, with one clean sheet.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - DNP versus Inter Lookman (personal) was an unused sub in Friday's 4-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Lookman seemed ready to come in at halftime after a couple of weeks of intermittent training, but the coach opted against it and didn't field him altogether given how the game went. He'll look to completely mend fences with the gaffer and the team during the break.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Silent in Inter fixture Bellanova had two crosses (zero accurate), one interception and one clearance in Friday's 4-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Bellanova got his first start with Atalanta and looked peppy at times but didn't fill it up. He might quickly unseat Davide Zappacosta, but both will get minutes once the Champions League starts.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Subs in against Inter Toloi (thigh) won one of one tackle, took one off-target shot and drew one foul in 32 minutes in Friday's 4-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Toloi returned from a two-game absence and saw some action in the second half as the Atalanta coach tried to stop the bleeding. The defense was very depleted in this one without Isak Hien (illness), Sead Kolasinac (thigh) and Odilon Kossounou (undisclosed).

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Sends in five crosses against Inter Zappacosta generated one shot (one on goal), one clearance and five crosses (three accurate) in Friday's 4-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Zappacosta moved to the left wing following the arrival of Raoul Bellanova, and with Matteo Ruggeri playing as a center-back, and one of the few Atalanta players who showed up in this one. The newcomer poses a major threat to his minutes. He has assisted once and added six shots, four key passes and 18 crosses (seven accurate) in three games.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Samardzic - Passable in Inter game Samardzic created two scoring chances and had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 4-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Samardzic got the nod over Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere and often led the charge, especially in the second half, in his first start. He's facing a lot less competition with Teun Koopmeiners joining Juventus, but he'll have to show well consistently to win over his new coach. He has tallied five shots (one on target), five key passes and eight crosses (three accurate) in two appearances.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Takes four shots versus Inter Retegui committed five fouls and had four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Retegui couldn't extend his scoring streak but put up decent numbers, pacing his team in attempts, despite the romp. He has hit the net thrice and added 11 shots (five on target) and two key passes so far.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Brutal day in Inter clash Carnesecchi had one save and conceded four goals in Friday's 4-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Carnesecchi managed to put his hands on just one attempt, as Inter scored with two point-blank efforts, an own goal, and a gem by Nicolo Barella. He's the unquestioned starter with Juan Musso no longer in town, but the Atalanta defense has been depleted and suspect to start the season. He has surrendered six goals and made five saves in two starts. They will face Fiorentina after the break.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

INTER-ATALANTA 4-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Thuram nets brace in San Siro goalfest | Serie A 2024/25

AUGUST 30 • YOUTUBE

Thuram double helps Inter rout Atalanta and Torino maintains strong start with win at Venezia

Marcus Thuram has scored twice as reigning champion Inter Milan moved to the top of Serie A after a 4-0 win over Atalanta

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | INTER - ATALANTA | Serie A Enilive 2024/25

AUGUST 30 • YOUTUBE

Rafael Toloi - Makes bench for Inter game Toloi (thigh) is available for Friday's clash with Inter.

Impact Toloi is returning from a two-game absence and will serve as one of the top defensive deputies given Isak Hien (illness) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh)'s absences.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Starting vs. Inter Milan Bellanova (not injury related) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Inter Milan.

Impact Bellanova didn't play in the season opener since he joined the squad a few days ago, but he's available here and will get the nod on the right flank. Bellanova is coming off a highly productive season with Torino in 2023/24 where he recorded seven assists as a wing back.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Makes bench Friday Lookman (not injury related) is on the bench for Friday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Lookman could provide a huge boost for Atalanta off the bench in case the team needs another gear in the final third. He tallied 11 goals, seven assists, 67 shots (24 on target) and 50 key passes in 31 Serie A appearances (22 starts) last season, so don't be surprised if he moves into a starting role once he's 100 percent fit to play.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Retegui Dominates the Box | Every Angle | Torino-Atalanta | Serie A 2024/25

AUGUST 29 • YOUTUBE

Odilon Kossounou - Will miss Inter game Kossonou (undisclosed) won't be involved in Friday's game versus Inter, Atalanta relayed.

Impact Kossonou just joined the team and hadn't featured with Bayer Leverkusen before the switch. Atalanta are paper thin in the back without Isak Hien (illness), Sead Kolasinac (thigh), and Giorgio Scalvini (knee).

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Sulemana - Unavailable against Inter Sulemana (undisclosed) wasn't called up for Friday's match versus Inter.

Impact Sulemana will sit out his second consecutive game due to an unspecified physical problem. Atalanta can lean on their top options in the role, though.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Available versus Inter Lookman (personal) has been called up for Friday's match against Inter, Atalanta announced.

Impact Lookman has looked well enough in training late in the week to make the squad after mending fences with the team and will likely see some action off the bench. He tallied 11 goals, seven assists, 67 shots (24 on target) and 50 key passes in 31 Serie A appearances (22 starts) last season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Ruled out for Inter game Hien (illness) didn't make Atalanta's squad to face Inter on Friday.

Impact Hien won't even make the trip due to a substantial illness. Ben Godfrey is likely to see his first minutes since joining the team.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Thuram double helps Inter rout Atalanta and Torino maintains strong start with win at Venezia