ATALANTA NEWS

Hans Hateboer - Delivers two crosses against Fiorentina Hateboer sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, won two duels and had one clearance in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Hateboer did not impress in a collective off-game for Atalanta. He has been alternating with Joakim Maehle and Giuseppe Pezzella lately. He has recorded five shots, five chances, 14 crosses and 11 tackles in eight appearances (five starts). Atalanta will host Sampdoria next Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Passable against Fiorentina Koopmeiners took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won one duel in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Koopmeiners was not as effective as in the last game, but he fared better than most of his teammates in this one and should continue to have a consist role amid a few absences. He has notched one assist, six shots, nine chances and 23 crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will host Sampdoria next Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Paltry in Fiorentina match Malinovskyi took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, drew four fouls and won four duels in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Malinovskyi did not produce a lot even though he tried to pull the string as the only healthy staple in the Atalanta attack. He has scored twice, provided an assist and added eight shots, seven chances and 12 crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will host Sampdoria next Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Boga - Struggles against Fiorentina Boga sent in one accurate cross, drew four fouls, won five duels and had one successful take-on in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Boga led the frontline as expected with Luis Muriel and Duvan Zapata both sidelined, but he was mostly bottled up and did not get anything going. The teammates are not expected to return soon. He has logged six shots, four chances and one cross in four appearances with Atalanta. They will host Sampdoria next Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Will miss next game Djimsiti won two of two tackles and two duels and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Djimsiti had a pedestrian performance in this one and his team allowed one goal. He will miss next Monday's home game against Sampdoria due to yellow-card accumulation. Giorgio Scalvini and Marten De Roon could play in the back on that occasion since Merih Demiral will be suspended as well.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Suspended for Sampdoria match Demiral took two off-target shots, had eight interceptions and one clearance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Sampdoria and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumula...

Impact Demiral had a remarkable display and easily posted a new season high for chances, but he could not prevent the opponents from scoring and was booked for the fifth time in the season. Giorgio Scalvini is the next man up in the defense since Berat Djimsiti will also sit out the Sampdoria tilt.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Concedes once against Fiorentina Musso had two saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Musso was not called into action much and could not catch a close-range effort by Krzysztof Piatek. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed four goals and made ten saves in the last five Serie A games. Atalanta will host Sampdoria next Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Celtics co-owner invests in Serie A club Atalanta

Investors led by the co-owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics have bought into Atalanta, the soccer team that has gatecrashed the Italian elite in recent years

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Muriel - Ruled out for Fiorentina match Muriel (thigh) was omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.

Impact Muriel is still undergoing tests following the midweek injury and will be held out for this one. He is at risk of having to sit out multiple matches. Atalanta have no pure forwards left, so Jeremie Boga will likely lead a light frontline Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Subs off against Olympiacos Muriel left Thursday's 2-1 win over Olympiacos at half-time due to a thigh injury, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Muriel will soon take some tests to assess the severity of the problem, but he is highly at risk of having to sit out Sunday's road game versus Fiorentina. Jeremie Boga would lead the attack if that was the case.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Palomino - Will miss more time Palomino (thigh) is dealing with a substantial injury and will not be back soon, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Palomino is rumored to have suffered a flexor strain and will likely sit out two or three more matches. Rafael Toloi, Merih Demiral and Berat Djimsiti will be the top choices in the back in the short term. Youngster Giorgio Scalvini could also get some minutes. It is possible that the coach will deploy a scheme with one fewer defender more often due to the lack of depth.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malinovskyi and his 'impossible' goal keep Atalanta in the hunt for top four Atalanta are not the attacking force they were but they outplayed Juventus and are still in with a shot for Champions League qualification

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rafael Toloi - Stifling against Juventus Toloi took three off-target shots, won three of five tackles and 11 duels and had one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Toloi turned in a solid shift to contribute holding in check a potent offense. He is now up to 27 tackles, 21 interceptions, 29 clearances and nine blocks in 16 matches, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Works hard in Juventus clash De Roon created one scoring chance, won five duels and had two clearances and five interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact De Roon provided the usual hustle in the midfield and piled up defensive stats. He has recorded 13 shots, 35 tackles, 26 interceptions and 22 clearances in 19 Serie A appearances so far. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Tremendous against Juventus Koopmeiners took two shots (one on target), sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created six scoring chances and won seven duels in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Koopmeiners got the start over Matteo Pessina and Mario Pasalic in the hole and furnished his most productive display of the season, setting a new season high for chances. It was the first time he featured in such position and it remains to be seen whether it will stick going forward. He has logged seven shots, nine chances and 30 crosses in the last five games. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Provides assist against Juventus Freuler sent in two inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances, had three interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Freuler had the usual workmanlike performance in the midfield contributing to both phases and was credited with an assist for slipping the ball to Ruslan Malinovskyi on an indirect free-kick. It is his second in the season. He has posted four shots, six chances, 11 tackles and 12 interceptions in the last five matches. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Misfires against Juventus Muriel took three off-target shots, created two scoring chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Muriel put up decent numbers across the board on offense, but he lacked precision both when shooting and crossing, and he was pulled after an hour. He is set to see consistent minutes with Duvan Zapata headed for an extended absence, but he has scored in just once in the last 11 matches. He has logged 11 shots, nine chances and 15 crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Scores against Juventus Malinovskyi took one shot on target, created one chance, won four duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Malinovskyi oddly came off the bench in this one, but he still delivered by finding the target with a piledriver from distance. He has scored twice, provided an assist and posted 11 shots and nine chances in the last five games. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Boga - Creates three chances against Juventus Boga won seven duels, drew two fouls, created three scoring chances and took four off-target shots in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Boga did not have great touch while finishing, but he looked like his slippery self as in his best Sassuolo days and put together one of his most productive outings of the season. He has yet to score, while he has posted two assists, ten chances, 19 shots and seven crosses in 14 games. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Eligible to face Fiorentina Musso cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Musso had to sit out one game after being sent off. He is set to reclaim the starting job next Sunday even though Marco Sportiello showed out in this one. He has accounted for 49 saves, allowed 25 goals and kept six clean sheets in 21 games thus far. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sportiello - Shines against Juventus Sportiello had five saves, two clearances and one punch and conceded once in Sunday's 1-1 draw over Juventus.

Impact Sportiello reclaimed his spot as top backup during the week after Francesco Rossi had come off the bench in the previous game, and solidified it with an impressive performance. He parried away multiple potent efforts on goal, in particular by Dusan Vlahovic. He could get some spot starts in Serie A if Atalanta advance in Europa League. Juan Musso will be back between the sticks for Sunday's away game against Fiorentina.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Palomino - Ruled out for Juventus clash Palomino (thigh) will miss Sunday's match against Juventus, Atalanta announced.

Impact Palomino might have sustained a significant injury and be forced to sit out multiple matches. Rafael Toloi, Merih Demiral and Berat Djimisiti will be the top center-backs available for this one.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Fiorentina stuns Atalanta to reach Italian Cup semis Nikola Milenković has scored with the last kick of the game to shoot 10-man Fiorentina into the semifinals of the Italian Cup with a 3-2 win...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Jose Luis Palomino - Subs off in Coppa Italia match Palomino bowed out in the first half of Thursday's loss to Fiorentina due to a thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Palomino will take some tests shortly, but he is very iffy for Sunday's clash against Juventus considering the short turnaround. Merih Demiral and Berat Djimsiti would most likely both get the nod if Palomino was absent.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE