Impact Atalanta will be initially awarded the game, but it will be rescheduled after an appeal. They might remain sidelined Sunday as well since Udinese are in the same situation as Torino.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ATALANTA 8-1-3 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
8-1-3 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Parma (A) ·
Sat, November 23rd 7:45PM
Sat, November 23rd 7:45PM
ATA -165 TOTAL 3.5
Ruslan Malinovskyi - Atalanta will not face Torino Thursday Atalanta will not play against Torino Thursday because the opponents are isolating due to several COVID-19 cases, the club announced.
Duvan Zapata - Will miss Genoa game Zapata (thigh) will be unavailable Thursday versus Genoa, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.
Impact Zapata suffered a strain in the last game of 2021 and, as previously reported, needs more time to recuperate. He is doubtful also for the following match with Udinese. Luis Muriel will lead the frontline, with Roberto Piccoli as his backup.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Luis Palomino - Out with COVID-19 Palomino was one of two players that tested positive for Coronavirus after the holidays, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.
Impact Palomino has been isolating for a few days and could be back relatively quickly. Rafael Toloi, Berat Djimsiti and Merih Demiral should get the nod against Torino, with Giorgio Scalvini as the top backup.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joakim Maehle - Likely to be fit for Torino game Maehle (foot) has been able to practice fully in recent days, Tuttosport reports.
Impact Maehle suffered a small toe fracture in late December, but it looks like the injury will not cost him much time. Barring a setback, he will be in contention to start with Davide Zappacosta and Giuseppe Pezzella. He has tallied 13 shots, nine chances, 22 crosses and 12 tackles in 15 Serie A matches so far.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Toloi - Should be available against Torino Toloi (thigh) returned to full practice Monday, Atalanta announced.
Impact Toloi was diagnosed with a thigh strain after missing the previous match versus Genoa two weeks ago, but the time off could help not miss another fixture. He will be in contention primarily with Berat Djimsiti to start Thursday. He has notched 22 tackles, 16 interceptions and 28 clearances in 12 matches so far, with three clean sheets.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Gosens - Will not return right away Gosens is currently in Germany to complete his rehab and is not expected back before mid-January, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Gosens is set to remain sidelined for the next two matches and is eyeing a return against either Inter or Lazio. He has not played since late September due to a major thigh strain and a setback in late December. He is set to be eased into action on ready. Davide Zappacosta, Joakim Maehle and Giuseppe Pezzella are the top options on the left flank while Gosens is out.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Musso - Currently quarantining Musso revealed that he spent New Years Eve on isolation due to Coronavirus, l'Eco di Bergamo reports.
Impact Musso did not disclose whether he tested positive himself or if he was a close contact. Atalanta recently announced two cases in the squad but without naming them. In any case, Musso was not allowed to practice after the winter break, which puts him at risk for January 6th's match against Torino. His backup is Marco Sportiello.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Toloi - Nursing strain Toloi suffered an adductor strain in the right thigh before the Genoa game and is in doubt for the first two matches after the break, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Toloi might miss additional time after sitting out the previous game, as it could take him up to three-to-four weeks to recuperate. Jose Luis Palomino, Merih Demiral, Berat Djimsiti and Matteo Lovato are the top options in the back with Toloi on the shelf.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duvan Zapata - Diagnosed with strain Zapata suffered a flexor strain in the Genoa game and is at risk for the next two matches against Torino and Udinese, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Zapata has some time to recover, but it generally takes around three weeks to heal from this kind of injury. Luis Muriel would take his place in the attack if he was not ready in time.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remo Freuler - Suspended for Torino game Freuler sent in one accurate cross, won two of two tackles, had two interceptions and picked up his fifth yellow card in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.
Impact Freuler will be forced to sit out one game due to yellow card accumulation. Either Teun Koopmeiners or Matteo Pessina will take his place in the midfield. Both have higher fantasy upside than Freuler, but they will face a stingy side.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Zappacosta - Ties for team-high chances created Zappacosta took two off target shots, crossed four times inaccurately and created two chances during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.
Impact Zappacosta was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Atalanta were shutout on Tuesday. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the draw.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Sportiello - Quiet day of work Sportiello kept a clean sheet without making a save during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.
Impact Sportiello helped Atalanta claim a point by shutting out Genoa on Tuesday. The clean sheet was the first in two league starts for the keeper as he didn't need to make a save in the match.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duvan Zapata - Picks up injury versus Genoa Zapata took two shots (one on target) and had one interception in 45 minutes in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Genoa before leaving due to an apparent thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Spor...
Impact Zapata had a quiet first half before bowing out after clutching his thigh. He will soon take some tests to verify whether he could recover in time for January 6th's game versus Torino. If not, the next men up would be Luis Muriel and Roberto Piccoli.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joakim Maehle - Suffers toe fracture Maehle has a fractured phalanx in the second toe of the right foot, Atalanta announced.
Impact Maehle is out for Tuesday's game versus Atalanta and is not a lock for the first game after the winter break on January 6th, as it could take him a few weeks to recover. Either Giuseppe Pezzella or Hans Hateboer will man the left flank while Maehle and Robin Gosens (thigh) are out.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Toloi - Will miss Genoa game Toloi has not been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Genoa Tuesday due to a thigh problem, the club informed.
Impact Toloi picked up the injury in practice and will be better assessed in the next couple of days. He will have a pair of weeks to shake it off ahead of the following game. Berat Djimisti, Merih Demiral and Jose Luis Palomino will likely get the nod in this one, unless the coach decided to give a chance to the rarely used Matteo Lovato.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1 MILAN (AP) — Tammy Abraham scored twice as Roma claimed its first win against one of the top Serie A teams by 4-1 at Atalanta on Saturday.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Josip Ilicic - Delivers eight crosses in loss Ilicic created five chances, delivered eight crosses and drew two fouls in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Roma.
Impact Ilicic was not able to find the back of the net but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The striker has now registered three assists in his last five appearances in all competitions, along with racking up seven shots, 18 chances created and 20 crosses.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duvan Zapata - Attemps five shots versus Roma Zapata took five shots (two on target), drew three fouls and committed one foul in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Roma.
Impact Zapata was not able to find the back of the net but he still managed to be active on the offensive end with five shots attempted. The striker has now registered one goal and one assist in his last four appearances, along with racking up 15 shots, five chances created and two crosses.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Musso - Allows four goals in loss Musso allowed four goals and made one save in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Roma.
Impact Musso had a poor outing as he conceded four goals and made only one save. The keeper has now failed to registered a single clean sheet in each of his last four appearances. He will look to bounce back Tuesday versus Genoa.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1
Tammy Abraham scores twice as Roma claims its first win against one of the top Serie A teams by 4-1 at AtalantaDECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: EPL down to 2 games; Sevilla hosts Atlético
Thanks to the coronavirus, the English Premier League fixture list on Saturday has been slashed from six games to twoDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis Muriel - Attempts two shots in win Muriel took two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered two crosses and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Verona.
Impact Muriel had a quiet offensive outing as he attempted two shots before being subbed off in the 56th minute. The striker has now registered two assists in his last four appearances, along with racking up seven shots, six chances created and seven crosses in the same time span.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aleksey Miranchuk - Scores in win Miranchuk scored one goal on one shot on target, created three chances, drew four fouls and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Verona.
Impact Miranchuk had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now registered one goal and two assists in 10 appearances in all competitions. His playing time, however, is a concern as he has started only three times this season.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giuseppe Pezzella - Registers assist versus Verona Pezzella provided one assist, took three shots off target, created one chance, delivered two crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win v...
Impact Pezzella had a great offensive outing as he provided one assist to help his side earn all three points. The wingback has now registered two assists in his last two appearances, along with racking up four shots, two chances created and four crosses. However, his playing time is a concern as he has only started three times this season.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Teun Koopmeiners - Scores versus Verona Koopmeiners scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered six crosses, created two chances and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Verona.
Impact Koopmeiners had a great offensive outing as he scored the winning goal in the second half. The midfielder has now registered two goals and two assists in 18 appearances in all competitions. However, his playing time has been a concern as he has started twice since Nov. 20.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
