ATALANTA NEWS

Duvan Zapata - Will miss extended time Zapata is mulling over having surgery due to a tendon problem, but he will be out for at least a couple of months even if forwent it, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Zapata is undergoing evaluations in Finland and could visit other specialists too. In any case, he is not expected to contribute anytime soon. He played just 14 minutes in his return from a thigh strain and suffered a more severe problem in the same area. Atalanta will continue to lean on Luis Muriel.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Will visit specialist Zapata (thigh) will undergo a check-up by tendon specialist Sakari Orava in Turku Wednesday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Zapata is rumored to have suffered a severe injury, but more will be known about it and the timetable to return after the visit. Luis Muriel will continue to lead the Atalanta frontline going forward.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Forced to bow out versus Cagliari Zapata took one shot and won one duel in 14 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Cagliari before leaving the game with an apparent muscular injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Zapata was making his return from a thigh strain in this one and might have aggravated it, or simply felt some discomfort and preferred subbing off to avoid making things worse. He will undergo further exams in the next few days. He was influential in his short time on the pitch, as he forced Alessio Cragno into a difficult save and Jose Luis Palomino hit the net on the rebound. Luis Muriel would continue to lead the frontline if Zapata was forced to miss more time.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Sent off in Cagliari game Musso had one save, conceded one goal and received a red card at the 52nd minute in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Musso gave up a goal on a point-blank finish by Gaston Pereiro and later tackled an opponent just outside the box, stopping a clear-cut opportunity. The coach elected to replace him with Francesco Rossi and not the usual backup Marco Sportiello, therefore the youngster could get the not next Sunday versus Juventus.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Available for Cagliari game Zapata (thigh) is a bench option for Sunday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Zapata is available to play after missing three games because of a thigh injury. He could make an appearance in the second half to resume putting minutes in his legs. He has tallied nine goals, four assists, 49 shots and 23 chances in 16 Serie A appearances so far.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Could be back versus Cagliari Zapata (thigh) has improved during the break and, unless he feels some discomfort in the final practice of the week, he will be called up for Sunday's match against Cagliari, coach...

Impact Zapata missed the last three matches because of a thigh strain. The coach said that they will be cautious, so he will probably be used off the bench if indeed available for this one, with Luis Muriel starting again. Zapata has tallied one goal, one assist, 17 shots and five chances in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Expected to return against Cagliari Muriel was spotted at the training center in recent days, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Muriel tested positive right before the last game, but he shook it off during the break. He is highly likely to get another start since Duvan Zapata has not fully healed from his thigh issue. He has recorded four goals, four assists, 29 shots and 20 chances in 15 games (eight starts). Atalanta will host Cagliari Sunday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Should be back versus Napoli Pasalic has shaken off COVID-19 during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Pasalic was a late scratch for the previous game, but he should not miss further time thanks to the two-week pause. He will compete with Matteo Pessina for the starting job as no.10. He has logged eight goals, five assists, 29 shots and 22 chances in 22 appearances so far.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Poised to return against Cagliari Malinovskyi was a full go in practice in recent days, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Malinovskyi was reportedly one of the several Atalanta players that contracted COVID-19, although the club did not confirm the names. He is in line for a bigger workload with Josip Ilicic out indefinitely. He has notched five goals, two assists, 41 shots and 35 chances in 19 matches (14 starts). Atalanta will host Cagliari Sunday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Should be fine for Cagliari match Koopmeiners has cleared the COVID-19 protocol during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Koopmeiners was one of the few Atalanta players that recently tested positive. He generally backs up Remo Freuler and Morten De Roon in the midfield, and they are both available. He has notched two goals, one assist, 12 shots and 21 chances in 17 appearances (12 starts).

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Hateboer - Probable for Cagliari game Hateboer (COVID-19) returned to practice during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Hateboer missed the last two matches, but the time off helped him recover. Depending on his conditioning, he will be in contention to start with their other fullbacks. He has tallied four shots, four chances, 12 crosses and ten tackles in six Serie A appearances.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Mihaila - Moves to Atalanta Mihaila has joined Atalanta on a season-long loan with option to buy from Parma, the club announced.

Impact Mihaila moved to Italy last January and bagged three goals in 16 Serie A appearances. He went on to notch two goals and one assist 13 matches after the relegation. He will provide depth in a few roles at Atalanta.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksey Miranchuk - Will miss multiple matches Miranchuk has been diagnosed with a grade two biceps femoris strain in the left thigh, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Miranchuk is expected to miss four-to-six weeks considering the severity of the injury. He is generally a rotational piece when all the other attackers are healthy. Atalanta will likely be without Josip Ilicic for an extended period of time as well, but they just signed Jeremie Boga.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Boga - Completes Atalanta switch Boga has officially joined Atalanta on a loan with obligation to buy from Sassuolo, the clubs announced.

Impact Boga took the medicals a while back, but the transfer had yet to become official. He will join his new team after the AFCON and will add to an already potent frontline, although the status of Josip Ilicic is uncertain going forward. He has had a great season so far, as he has logged two assists, 15 shots, seven chances and seven crosses in 12 matches.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Dealing with COVID-19 Pasalic tested positive for Coronavirus before the Lazio match, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Pasalic is joined by six other teammates in that regard and they will try to recuperate during the break. Atalanta will face Cagliari at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Placed in COVID-19 protocol Muriel contracted Coronavirus, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Muriel was one of the seven Atalanta players that tested positive Friday, the coach informed. He will likely have to compete with Duvan Zapata (thigh) if he manages to shake it off in time for January 6th's match against Cagliari.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Tested positive for COVID-19 Koopmeiners was one of the seven players that tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Lazio game, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Koopmeiners will try to get healthy and back in shape in the next couple of weeks. Atalanta will host Cagliari on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Out indefinitely Ilicic is dealing with mental health issues and it is uncertain when he will be able to make his return to the team, coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed.

Impact Ilicic has been seen in practice in the past week, and there is clearly no timetable for him to come back, as he has to take care of bigger issues. Atalanta will rely on their other attackers in the next few matches.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Hateboer - Out with COVID-19 Hateboer was one of the seven Atalanta players that tested positive for Coronavirus before the Lazio game, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Hateboer will have a couple of weeks to clear the protocol and work on his conditioning ahead of January 6th's home match versus Cagliari.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Palomino - Busy again versus Lazio Palomino won two of three tackles and four duels and had seven clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Palomino put together another strong outing as Atalanta picked up the second straight clean sheet against a quality offense. He has registered 41 tackles, 59 interceptions and 15 blocks in 20 appearances in Serie A play. Atalanta will face Cagliari at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Fares well in Lazio game Demiral had one block, three tackles and four clearances and won one duel in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Demiral contributed to shackling down Ciro Immobile in this one, helping his team come away with a clean sheet in a difficult spot. He has tallied 21 tackles, 35 interceptions, 43 clearances and nine blocks in 16 Serie A games, with four clean sheets. Atalanta will face Cagliari at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Draws four fouls against Lazio Pezzella had two interceptions, won eight duels, drew four fouls and sent in one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Pezzella drew another start in this one and had a rather convincing defensive performance, but he did not attack a whole lot. He has logged two assists, eight shots, 22 crosses and 19 tackles in 14 games (seven starts). Atalanta will face Cagliari at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Wins three tackles in Lazio match Freuler had one block and one interception, won three of three tackles and sent in one accurate cross in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Freuler focused on the passive phase in this one and positively contributed to the clean sheet. He has logged two shots, two chances, nine tackles and seven interceptions in the last five matches. Atalanta will face Cagliari at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Creates two chances in Lazio game Maehle had two interceptions, won one tackle and one duel and created two scoring chances in 29 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Maehle worked his way back after a one-game absence and provided a minor spark off the bench when subbing in. He will compete with Giuseppe Pezzella and Davide Zappacosta going forward. He has recorded 25 crosses, 15 tackles, 15 shots and 14 chances in 18 appearances (14 starts), with one goal and one assist. Atalanta will face Cagliari at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Comes off bench versus Lazio Toloi (COVID-19) had one interception in 19 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Toloi cleared the protocol in the lead-up of the game, but the coach elected to bring him off the bench in this one. He will likely resume starting over one of the other three regulars in February 6th's home game versus Cagliari. He has tallied 22 tackles, 21 interceptions and 28 clearances in 15 appearances, with three clean sheets.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE