Atalanta Team News Page 74 - Soccer

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Scores against Napoli Malinovskyi took two shots (one on target), sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created three chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Napoli and will miss one game...

Impact Malinovskyi put together another tremendous display where he opened the scoring with a lefty rocket just below the crossbar and paced his team in crosses. However, he also picked up his fifth yellow card and will have to miss next Sunday's road game against Verona, where Josip Ilicic will likely fill in for him. He has strong chances of getting the nod Wednesday against Villarreal in Champions League. He has scored twice and posted nine shots, eight chances created and 20 crosses in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Quiet versus Napoli Zappacosta took two shots (one on target), sent in one accurate cross and won one tackle and two duels in Saturday's 3-2 win over Napoli.

Impact Zappacosta was not particularly effective in this one and was pulled at halftime for Hans Hateboer. The two are set to split minutes going forward, as the teammate recently returned from injury. Zappacosta has logged one goal, four assists, 23 chances created and 52 crosses in 19 games. Atalanta will host Villarreal in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Verona next Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mourinho's Roma loses 3-0 to former team Inter Milan

Roma coach José Mourinho has had a nightmare match against his former team Inter Milan

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin Gosens - Confirms setback Gosens announced on Instagram that his recent problem in practice will push the timetable for his return.

Impact Gosens was nearing a return but had a relapse of his thigh injury, although not as severe as the first instance. He is currently expected to be back at some point in January, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Joakim Maehle, Giuseppe Pezzella and Davide Zappacosta will man the left flank until his return.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Blanks Venezia Musso had four saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper while keeping a clean sheet in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Musso parried away a few dangerous shots by the opponents, preventing them from making it a game in the first half. He has kept two clean sheets in a row for the first time in the season after a streak of 11 straight games conceding at least one goal. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Solid again in Venezia game Demiral created one scoring chance, won one duel and had four interceptions and one clearance in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Demiral drew the second start in a row as the coach continues to alternate his defenders and again put up decent numbers. He has recorded 22 tackles, 31 interceptions and 49 clearances in 15 games, with two clean sheets. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Posts three interceptions versus Venezia Djimsiti won three duels, had three interceptions and one clearance and sent in one inaccurate cross in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Djimsiti logged another solid defensive display as Atalanta managed to tame the opponents rather easily. He is set to split time with Merih Demiral and Jose Luis Palomino going forward. He has posted 26 tackles, 15 interceptions and 24 clearances in 14 games, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Creates four chances against Venezia Pessina sent in one accurate cross, created four scoring chances, won two of four tackles and drew one foul in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Pessina played in a more defensive position than usual, but he still had a major offensive output, co-pacing his team in chances. It will be tough for him to unseat Mario Pasalic and resume being a full-time starter like before his injury. He has posted one goal, 11 shots, ten chances created and 16 tackles in 13 games. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Sets up teammate in Venezia game Pezzella took one shot on target, sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of four tackles and picked up an assist in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Pezzella took advantage of a rare start amid a busy stretch of the schedule and linked with Teun Koopmeiners for the final goal of the game. He should get some opportunities with Robin Gosens not expected to return soon, but Joakim Maehle will remain the starter on the left flank. He has logged five shots, three chances created, eight crosses and 11 tackles in 12 matches. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Scores against Venezia Koopmeiners took two shots (one on target), won one of three tackles and six duels and scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Koopmeiners took full advantage of the start and rounded out the score with a razor-sharp cross-shot from the edge of the box. It was his first goal of the season, while he has provided two assists, created 20 chances and sent in 32 crosses in 17 matches (nine starts). Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Provides two assists versus Venezia Muriel created four scoring chances, took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (both accurate) and picked up two assists in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Muriel took just one shot but thrived as a playmaker, as he found Mario Pasalic twice in the box with pinpoint passes ahead of easy goals. This was hist first start since late October as Duvan Zapata excelled in recent matches. Despite the limited playing time, he has scored twice, dished three assists, taken seven shots and created six chances in the last five appearances. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Bags hat-trick in Venezia game Pasalic took six shots (four on target), created one chance and scored three goals in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Pasalic had his best display of the season, hitting the net three times with easy finishes in the box after successfully sneaking through defenders. He has taken full advantage of Matteo Pessina's injury to become the clear starter at the position. He is now up to eight goals, six assists, 22 shots and 21 chances created in 20 games. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Provides assist against Venezia Ilicic took five shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances and picked up an assist in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Ilicic could not capitalize on a solid number of attempts, but he set up the first Mario Pasalic goal with a quality feed in the box. He has tallied three goals, one helper, 13 shots and 11 chances created in the last six appearances, generally sharing time with Ruslan Malinovskyi. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salernitana 0-2 Juventus ' Juventus bounce back from Atalanta defeat ' Serie A 2021/22

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE

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