ATALANTA NEWS

Rafael Toloi - Ruled out for Verona match Toloi was omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Verona Monday due to a new thigh injury.

Impact Toloi returned last week, but had to sit out the midweek Europa League bout afterward and will miss time in domestic play as well. It is unclear if the relapse is as serious as the previous problem. One between Berat Djimsiti and Giorgio Scalvini will start in the back Monday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Bench option versus RB Leipzig Djimsiti (shoulder) was an unused sub in Thursday's 0-2 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Djimsiti did not play but he was available sooner than expected following a shoulder sprain. He will be in contention to start in Monday's home game against Verona. He has notched two tackles, 11 clearances and two blocks in the last six games, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Returns in Europa League Freuler (hamstring) got the start in Thursday's 0-2 loss to RB Leipzig in Europa League.

Impact Freuler sat out the previous game with a hamstring problem, but it was not too severe. He will be an option for Monday's match versus Verona, although the coach could opt to manage him given the situation and the short turnaround. He has logged three shots, nine chances, five tackles and six interceptions in the last five appearances.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona eliminated, West Ham advances in Europa League

Eintracht Frankfurt has eliminated Barcelona from the second-tier Europa League

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barcelona, Roma look to advance in Europe

The Europa League and Europa Conference League have reached the second legs of the quarterfinals

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joakim Maehle - Undergoes appendectomy Maehle went under the knife to have his appendix removed Tuesday, Bergamo e Sport reports.

Impact Maehle will have to rest for some time after the operation and he is a long shot to be present for Monday's match versus Verona. If that was the case, Davide Zappacosta, Hans Hateboer and Giuseppe Pezzella would be the top choices on the flanks.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Logs four interceptions in Sassuolo game Scalvini won five duels and one tackle, had four interceptions and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Scalvini has taken advantage of Atalanta's injuries in the back to garner consistent playing time in the last month. While Rafael Toloi returned in this one, Berat Djimsiti just sprained his shoulder and will miss multiple games. He figures to be the top backup in the upcoming contests. He has notched five shots, three tackles, nine interceptions and three clearances in the last four appearances. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Fires four shots versus Sassuolo Pasalic took four shots (one on target), had two interceptions, drew one foul and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Pasalic was deployed in the midfield given Morten De Roon and Remo Freuler's absences, but he still paced his team for shots, although with little accuracy. He has posted one assist, six shots, four chances, and two interceptions in the last four appearances. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Fares decently in Sassuolo game Pezzella sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, won eight duels and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Pezzella drew the start in this one and managed to contribute at both ends. He has gotten the nod twice in the last five games, logging limited in the other three and tallying two goals, three chances, three crosses and three tackles. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Boga - Passable versus Sassuolo Boga took one off-target shot, sent in four inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Boga drew the start against his former team and was fairly active, but he lacked precision in the final third. He has split time with Ruslan Malinovskyi and their other attackers since joining. He has score once and added six shots, four chances and six crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Will be back in Verona game De Roon cleared his one-game ban in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Verona.

Impact De Roon will most likely get the start in next Monday's home game against Verona, replacing either Matteo Pessina or Mario Pasalic in the midfield. He has logged one goal, six shots, three tackles and 14 interceptions in the last four matches.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Scores versus Sassuolo Muriel took two shots (both on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one chance and scored a goal in 32 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Muriel hit the net in the stoppage time as he shook free behind the defense on a long ball and kept his aplomb in front of the goalie, but it was too little too late to re-open the contest. He has notched two goals, 12 shots, 12 chances and 20 crosses in the last five games. He is likely going to split time with Duvan Zapata in the next few tilts. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Creates three chances versus Sassuolo Zapata took two shots (zero on target), created three scoring chances, sent in one accurate cross and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Zapata made his first start in months as it did not take him long to be ready for a fully game after a lengthy absence. He had a relatively good performance considering that Atalanta struggled offensively in this one, as he paced his team in chances. He has recorded nine goals, four assists, 52 shots and 26 chances in 18 Serie A games. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Productive off bench against Sassuolo Koopmeiners sent in five crosses (three crosses), created two scoring chances and won one tackle and five duels in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Koopmeiners was partially rested following the midweek game versus RB Leipzig, but he still managed to put up decent numbers and lead his team in crosses. He has logged nine shots, nine chances, 18 crosses in the last four games. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Wins three duels against Sassuolo Toloi (thigh) had one block, one interception and two clearances and won three duels in 58 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Toloi surprisingly drew the start immediately after shaking off a thigh issue and had an okay showing. He should be a staple of the XI going forward, although Atalanta are rotating a lot in Serie A as they are going all-in on Europa League. He has logged 36 tackles, 26 interceptions and 34 clearances in 20 matches in domestic play, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sportiello - Allows two goals in Sassuolo game Sportiello had five saves, two clearances and one punch and was beaten twice in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Sportiello relieved Juan Musso on goal after the midweek Europa League game and, while he put up numbers, he often did not look great, especially on the second goal by Hamed Traore. The starter will likely be back in next Monday's home game against Verona.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Starting Sunday Toloi is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Sassuolo.

Impact Toloi returns after dealing with a thigh injury that kept him out three matches. The defender takes up a role in the Atalanta back line for their Serie A clash with Sassuolo.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: City, Liverpool meet in potential title decider

Manchester City and Liverpool meet in the biggest game in the Premier League this season with the destination of the title perhaps riding on the result

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Toloi - Called up for Sassuolo match Toloi (thigh) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Toloi is available after missing three matches with a thigh strain. He could replace Giorgio Scalvini, who filled in for him, or give Merih Demiral or Jose Luis Palomino a breather. He has notched 34 tackles, 25 interceptions, 32 clearances and ten blocks in 19 Serie A appearances, with three clean sheets.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Unavailable versus Sassuolo Freuler pulled the flexor muscle in his right thigh against RB Leipzig, Ansa reports.

Impact Freuler has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, but the injury is not too significant and he has an outside chance to be ready for the following game. Atalanta will have to go with a new midfield against Sassuolo as Morten De Roon is suspended. Two among Teun Koopmeiners, Mario Pasalic and Matteo Pessina will start in the role.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Returns in Europa League Demiral (thigh) got the start in Thursday's Europa League game versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Demiral sat out the previous Serie A match due to a minor muscular problem, but he was quickly back on the pitch. He will likely get the start in Sunday's away game versus Sassuolo since Berat Djimsiti (shoulder) and Rafael Toloi (thigh) are likely to be on the mend. He has posted 25 tackles, 51 interceptions, 53 clearances and 13 blocks in 21 Serie A matches, with five clean sheets.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Comes off injured in Europa League Freuler was subbed out of Thursday's Europa League draw against Leipzig in the 67th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made a block, a clearance and created two chances...

Impact It is unclear as of yet whether Freuler will be forced to miss additional game time due to this potential injury. Aleksey Miranchuk replaced him in midfield against Leipzig, but Atalanta's next game in Serie is against Sassuolo on Sunday.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Expected to sit out multiple games Djimsiti is likely to miss a month due to an AC sprain in the left shoulder, L'Eco di Bergamo informs.

Impact Djimsiti will not require surgery, but he is poised to be sidelined for four or five games because of the injury. Giorgio Scalvini will see regular minutes in the back until Rafael Toloi and Merih Demiral shake off their injuries. The coach could go with more offensive tactics considering the shortage of defenders.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter wins at Juventus 1-0, Napoli beats Atalanta to go top

Inter Milan has halted its poor run of form in the best possible way after the defending champion beat fierce rival Juventus 1-0 to boost its Serie A title chances and hinder its o...

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remo Freuler - Well-rounded versus Napoli Freuler created two scoring chances, won three of three duels, had two interceptions and took one off-target shot in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Napoli.

Impact Freuler did a little bit of everything in the losing effort. He has posted five shots, eight chances, nine tackles and nine interceptions in the last five appearances. Atalanta will visit Sassuolo next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE