Atalanta Team News Page 76 - Soccer

Davide Zappacosta - Provides assist against Spezia Zappacosta took two shots, created two scoring chances, won one duel and picked up an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Zappacosta contributed to the first goal by Mario Pasalic by escaping down the right flank and perfecting setting up the teammate with a square ball. He has provided four helpers in the last seven matches, logging eight shots, eight chances created and 20 crosses. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Silent versus Spezia Ilicic took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won one duel in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Ilicic was the only Atalanta attacker to have a subpar performance in this one as all the others made the stat-sheet. He has shared duties with Ruslan Malinovskvi in recent games. He has posted four goals, 13 shots and 15 chances created in the last eight tilts, starting six times. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Scores and assists against Spezia Zapata took five shots (three on target), created four chances, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Zappacosta put up great numbers in this one, but he also got a little lucky as he buried a PK on his second try after missing the first one. He also assisted one of Mario Pasalic's goals with a quality feed in the box. The break has not halted his momentum as he has hit the net in five straight matches, adding two assists, 23 shots and ten chances created. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Scores against Spezia Malinkovskyi took one shot on target, won one of two tackles and five duels and scored a goal in 30 minutes in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Malinovskyi participated in the goal-fest with a sharp shot from outside the box. He has split minutes with Josip Ilicic in the past few contests. He has started in three of the last five, notching two goals, ten shots and three chances created. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Wins five duels versus Spezia Toloi (thigh) had one interception and one clearance and won five duels and one tackle in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Toloi made his return after some time on the shelf due to a thigh injury as expected, and had an ordinary performance in the back, although his side gave up two cheap goals. He is poised to see regular minutes going forward. He has tallied 20 tackles, nine interceptions and 19 clearances in nine games, two three clean sheets. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Starts against Spezia Toloi has been included in the starting XI for the match against Spezia on Saturday.

Impact Toloi will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from a thigh injury.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Will not return against Spezia Gosens is improving after his major thigh injury, but he has practiced on the side in recent days and will likely be back in early December, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Gosens has completed the first step of the rehab and is back on the pitch, but he needs some ramp-up before being ready to play in a game. Davide Zappacosta and Joakim Maehle will remain the top choices on the flanks in the upcoming matches.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - Diagnosed with strain Lovato sustained a grade one biceps femoris strain in the left thigh, Atalanta announced.

Impact Lovato picked up the injury while playing with Italy U-21. He will be out for approximately three weeks, missing several matches considering the upcoming busy schedule. Atalanta recently recovered injured starters Rafael Toloi and Berat Djimsiti and will lean on them in the back, on top of Merih Demiral, Jose Luis Palomino and Marten De Roon if needed.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy loses 3 more players ahead of final qualifier

Italy has lost three more players ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Toloi - Will be ready after third break Toloi (thigh) was able to practice regularly Friday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Toloi missed the last six matches due to a thigh strain. He was trying to return earlier, but the staff opted to slow things down to let him fully. The coach had already anticipated him returning after the break. Barring some load management after the injury, he is set to reprise his starting role, while the other defenders will rotate next to him. He has posted 19 tackles, eight interceptions and 18 clearances in eight games, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - Suffers thigh injury Lovato subbed off in the first half of the Italy U-21 game against Ireland due to a thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Lovato is already on his way back to Bergamo and will soon undergo further evaluation to assess the severity of the problem. He has played a lot recently due to multiple absences in the back, but Berat Djimsiti and Rafael Toloi will be fully available after the break.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Concedes once against Cagliari Musso had no saves and gave up one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Musso had a quiet day but he was still beaten once as he could not stop Joao Pedro that slipped behind the offside trap. He has not kept a clean sheet in eight matches, where he has surrendered 14 goals and made 23 saves. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Palomino - Busy defensively versus Cagliari Palomino had two clearances and three interceptions and won three duels and one of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Palomino had an energetic performance in the back, but Atalanta were again unable to keep the clean sheet. He has tallied 27 tackles, 40 interceptions 36 clearances and 15 blocks in 13 games. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Wins four duels in Cagliari game De Roon took three off-target shots, had tow interceptions, drew one foul and won four duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact De Roon alternated between a couple of positions in this one, which allowed up to pick up stats at both ends. He has scored once and logged six shots, 27 tackles, 21 interceptions and four chances created in 12 matches. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Sets up teammate in Cagliari game Zappacosta took three shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), won two duels and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Zappacosta logged another strong outing motoring up and down the right flank and found Mario Pasalic with a great feed to set up an early goal. He has scored once and provided three assists in 15 matches, adding 22 shots, 20 chances created and 47 crosses. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Provides assist against Cagliari Koopmeiners sent in five crosses (four accurate), created four scoring chances, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Koopmeiners stayed in the lineup even if the coach could have fielded Marten De Roon in the midfield in this one and proceeded to have an outstanding outing, pacing his team in shots and chances and linking up with Duvan Zapata ahead of the second goal for his side. He has posted two assists, 18 chances created, nine shots and 28 crosses in 13 games. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Scores against Cagliari Pasalic took five shots (two on target), created four scoring chances, had two interceptions and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Pasalic had his most productive outing of the season and broke the deadlock right away with an easy tap-in from the middle of the box. He has posted two goals, three assists, 12 shots and eight chances created in the recent run of starts. However, he will have to compete with the returning Matteo Pessina going forward. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Comes off bench against Cagliari Ilicic took three shots (two on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in 27 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Ilicic was used as a sub in this one, but he still contributed in a meaningful fashion and stuffed the stat-sheet on the offensive end. He has drawn the start in five of the past seven matches, recording four goals, 12 shots, 14 chances created and 14 crosses. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Finds target against Cagliari Zapata took five shots (four on target), created one chance, had three successful take-ons and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Zapata stayed hot in this one with another goal from close range after resisting to a defender in the box. He has hit the net in four straight matches, adding one assist, 18 shots, sixc chances created and four crosses. He logged eight goals and five assists in 14 appearances. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Quiet versus Cagliari Malinovskyi took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won four duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Malinovskyi drew the start in this one, but he was not particularly effective. He has gotten the nod in three of the last seven games, tallying one goal, ten shots, five chances and 18 crosses. Josip Ilicic has been more productive lately. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Makes late cameo versus Cagliari Pessina (thigh) had one successful take-on and won one duel while subbing in late in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Pessina saw limited action off the bench in his first game after a significant injury. He will likely alternate with Mario Pasalic going forward. He has tallied one goal, 11 shots, five chances created and nine tackles in seven games. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cagliari 1-2 Atalanta ' Zapata seals the win for Atalanta ' Serie A 2021/22

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Juventus beats Fiorentina 1-0 on Cuadrado stoppage-time goal

Juan Cuadrado’s stoppage-time goal has given Juventus a 1-0 victory against 10-man Fiorentina and has ended a three-game winless streak in Serie A

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby on tap, Messi to miss PSG game

Defending Premier League champion Manchester City visits Old Trafford and hopes to contain Cristiano Ronaldo

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matteo Pessina - Called up for Cagliari game Pessina (thigh) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Cagliari Saturday.

Impact Pessina is available after missing a month with a thigh strain, although there was fear he would be sidelined for more time. He will probably be eased into action, but he is set to eat into Mario Pasalic's playing time going forward. He has tallied one goal, 11 shots, five chances crated and nine tackles in eight games (seven starts).

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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