Atalanta Team News Page 61 - Soccer

Josip Ilicic - Takes one shot versus Empoli Ilicic created two scoring chances, took one off-target shot and sent in two crosses (one accurate) in eight minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Ilicic fared well considering his limited playing time and the fact the had not featured in months. He will have a full summer to get fully in shape and back into the thick of things. He seems to be trending in the right direction following a lengthy absence due to mental health problems. He has posted four goals, five assists, 35 shots (eight on target) and 45 chances in 24 appearances (11 starts) in 2021/2022.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Hateboer - Delivers three crosses against Empoli Hateboer took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and had one clearance in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Hateboer got the nod and was fairly energetic but ultimately not a major factor. He has been a consistent starter after recovering from an early foot fracture, but he has not been as productive as in the past. He failed to either score or assist. He has posted 24 shots (four on target), 15 chances, 44 crosses (12 accurate) and 31 tackles (ten won) in 28 appearances (22 starts).

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Plays little versus Empoli Demiral took one shot on target and had one interception in seven minutes off the bench in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Demiral surprisingly lost the starting job in the final month of the season despite being mostly solid, if not impressive, in 2021/2022. He has tallied 42 tackles, 79 interceptions, 107 clearances and 23 blocks in 40 appearances, with seven clean sheets. Atalanta are reportedly keen on buying him out following the loan spell from Juventus.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Wins two tackles versus Empoli De Roon had two interceptions, won two of two tackles, took one off-target shot and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact De Roon worked hard in the midfield as usual in the disappointing season finale and was not involved much in the offense. He has remained a consistent starter in 2021-2022 and put up numbers in the back, also because he featured as a pure defender more frequently than in the past. He has scored three times, picked up an assist and logged 83 tackles, 72 interceptions and 61 clearances in 42 appearances.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina edges Atalanta for Europa Conference League spot Fiorentina has edged Atalanta for Serie A’s final berth in Europe with a 2-0 win over Juventus.

MAY 23, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jose Luis Palomino - Impressive versus Empoli Palomino had six interceptions, won four of five tackles and eight duels and sent in two accurate crosses in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Palomino was extremely energetic in this one and picked up stats at both ends of the pitch, although to no avail. He has recorded 95 tackles, 125 interceptions, 99 clearances and 26 blocks in 43 appearances in 2021/2022, contributing to nine clean sheets.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Fills stat-sheet against Empoli Djimsiti took three shots (two on target), created two scoring chances and had two interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Djimsiti was a factor in both boxes as he attacked a lot on set pieces, but his side wound up giving up one goal. He ended the season with 51 tackles, 41 interceptions, 68 clearances and 12 blocks in 40 appearances (30 starts), contributing to nine clean sheets.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Boga - Shows well against Empoli Boga took three shots (one on target), sent in 11 crosses (four accurate), created eight scoring chances and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Boga turned in his best performance of the season in the final round, also thanks to a high number of corner kicks. He paced his team in both crosses and chances, posting new season highs. He has scored just once in 2021/2022, in Europa League, tallying three assists, 31 chances and 36 crosses in 33 appearances (16 starts) first with Sassuolo and then with Atalanta.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Puts up numbers in Empoli match Koopmeiners sent in nine crosses (two accurate), created five scoring chances, took three shots (one on target) and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Koopmeiners took care of more set pieces than usual since Ruslan Malinovskyi and Luis Muriel were unavailable and amassed a quality stat line even though Atalanta did not break through. He finished his maiden season in Serie A with four goals, four assists, 64 chances and 123 crosses (37 accurate) in 41 appearances (27 starts).

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Productive against Empoli Zapata took 12 shots (six on target), created six scoring chances, sent in one accurate cross and drew two fouls in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Zapata had a strong performance even though he did not manage to score, mostly because of Guglielmo Vicario's heroics, and had a robust number of key passes as well. He posted a new season highs in both categories in this one. He has scored 13 goals, provided seven assists, taken 109 shots (44 on target) and created 50 chances in 32 appearances (26 starts) in 2021/2022.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Creates four chances against Empoli Pasalic took five off-target shots, created four scoring chances, won four duels and had one successful take-on in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Pasalic put together a good stat line while trying to help his team offensively, but he lacked precision like most of his teammates in this one. He has notched 14 goals, seven assists, 59 shots (21 on target) and 44 chances in 46 appearances ( 30 starts) across all competitions in 2021/2022.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Suspended for opener Freuler took two off-target shots, drew two fouls, won three duels and picked up his tenth yellow card in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Freuler did not have a good showing and was booked for the tenth time in the season, which will trigger a one-game suspension. He has posted one goal, three assists, 69 tackles and 35 interceptions in 29 Serie A appearances this season.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Allows one goal against Empoli Musso had two saves, four clearances and two accurate keeper-sweepers and conceded one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Musso had a busy time while coming out of the goal in this one, and was beaten by a scorcher by Leo Stulac in the season half. He closed the season with 61 allowed goals, 115 saves and 11 clean sheets in 45 appearances across all competitions.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina edges Atalanta for Europa Conference League spot

Fiorentina has edged Atalanta for Serie A’s final berth in Europe with a 2-0 win over Juventus

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Toloi - Ruled out for Empoli match Toloi (thigh) has not been called up for Saturday's game versus Empoli.

Impact Toloi has played just two out of the last 11 matches due to a pair of relapses of a thigh strain. The coach has replaced him with either Morten De Roon or Giorgio Scalvini, opening up a spot in the midfield in the first case. Toloi closes his season with one goal, 58 tackles, 35 interceptions, 41 clearances and 12 blocks in 28 appearances, contributing to five clean sheets.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Stays out for Empoli game Pezzella (thigh) will not return in Saturday's season finale against Empoli, Atalanta informed.

Impact Pezzella will miss the sixth consecutive game because of a thigh injury. He closes his loan spell with 28 appearances (11 starts), 43 crosses (six accurate), 32 tackles and 18 interceptions. The club will have to make the call on his option to buy later in June.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Called up for Empoli game Ilicic (mental health) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Empoli Saturday.

Impact Ilicic returned to practice in the last couple of weeks after missing extended time due to mental health problems, and also a thigh strain. He is a long shot to feature, but it is surely a positive sign toward the resumption of his playing time. He last appeared in January.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morata's sweet curler doubles Juve's lead ' Top 5 Goal ' Round 37 ' Serie A 2021/22

MAY 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Luis Muriel - Diagnosed with a significant injury Muriel suffered a medium grade MCL sprain in his left knee in Sunday's match versus Milan, Ansa reports.

Impact Muriel should be ready by the start of next season in mid-August, but the injury might slow him down in the lead-up to it. He has tallied 13 goals, nine assists, 81 shots and 77 chances in 37 appearances (22 starts) in 2021-2022. Duvan Zapata is likely to start in Saturday's game versus Empoli.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Jose Luis Palomino - Fills stat sheet against Milan Palomino had two blocks, three interceptions and four clearances and won three duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Palomino did what he could to stop the opponents, but they eventually came through twice. He has posted 13 tackles (seven won), 14 interceptions, nine clearances and two blocks in the last five games, with no clean sheets. Atalanta will host Empoli in the last Serie A round.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Wins three tackles in Milan clash De Roon had one interception and four clearances and won three of four tackles and nine duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact De Roon was deployed as center-back in this one and mostly held his own, but Atalanta gave up two goals in the second half. He has logged one goal, 18 tackles (13 tackles) and six clearances in the last five matches. Atalanta will host Empoli in the last Serie A round.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Works hard against Milan Freuler had one block and one interception and won 11 duels and two of seven tackles in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Freuler once again brought the hustle in the midfield, but his side once again gave up multiple goals. He has logged four shots (one on target), five crosses (zero accurate), 19 tackles (ten won) and four blocks in the last five matches. Atalanta will host Empoli in the last Serie A round.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Suspended for season finale Malinovskyi sent in two accurate crosses, created three scoring chances, took one off-target shot and picked up his tenth yellow card in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Malinovskyi provided a jolt off the bench and led his team in chances, but it was not enough to come away with points. He will miss the last game of the season versus Empoli due to yellow-card accumulation. He closes a so-so campaign with nine goals, six assists, 85 shots (29 on target) and 58 chances in 40 appearances (27 starts) across al competitions. His absence opens up more minutes for Matteo Pessina, Mario Pasalic and Jeremie Boga.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Muted versus MIlan Muriel took one shot on target, sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and drew one foul in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Muriel took a step back compared to his previous strong showings while going against the top defense in the league. He has logged four goals, four assists, 16 shots (six on target) and 23 chances in the last five matches. Atalanta will host Empoli in the last Serie A round.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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