ATALANTA NEWS

Jose Luis Palomino - Subs off versus Inter Palomino had five interceptions, one block and two clearances and won one duel in 70 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter and limped off due to a thigh injury.

Impact Palomino put up interesting numbers in this one, but he was forced to bow out due to a muscular problem. The coach confirmed it in the post-game, and he will be assessed in the next couple of days. Merih Demiral and Berat Djimsiti would have more regularity if Palomino missed time. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Merih Demiral - Wins eight duels versus Inter Demiral had seven clearances and two interceptions and won nine duels and one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Demiral put together his best stat-line since joining Atalanta, but he also caused a PK due to an inadvertent handball on a cross. He is poised to benefit if Jose Luis Palomino misses time after getting hurt in this game. He has logged seven tackles, five interceptions, 19 clearances and two blocks in five games. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Scores against Inter Toloi took three shots (one on target), won five duels, had two clearances and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Toloi found himself in perfect position to punch in the ball after a save by the opposing goalkeeper on a shot by Ruslan Malinovskyi. It is his first goal of the season. He has notched 14 tackles, six interceptions and 16 clearances in six games. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Delivers four crosses in Inter game Zappacosta sent in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won two duels in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Zappacosta had a pretty energetic display, but he was not very accurate in his deliveries. He appears to have quickly supplanted Joakim Maehle atop of the depth chart on the right wing, but both will remain involved given the busy schedule. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Superb in Inter clash Malinovskyi took six shots (three on target), sent in ten crosses (six accurate), created five scoring chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Malinovskyi hit the net with a tremendous lefty cross-shot and also set up the second goal by forcing Samir Handanovic into a difficult save, and Rafael Toloi cleaned up the rebound. He was clearly the best man for his side and was the leader in all the offensive categories. He is rounding into shape after a slow start. He has notched one goal, one assist, 16 shots, 18 chances created and 35 crosses in seven matches. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Takes three shots against Inter Gosens took three off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and had two interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Gosens had a rather muted display mostly because of the caliber of the opponent, and he left something on the table on his attempts. He has scored twice, taken 18 shots, created five chances and sent in five crosses in seven appearances. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Held in check by Inter Zapata took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won three duels in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Zapata did not have much room to operate going against a quality defense, and his teammates were way more effective in this one. He has notched two goals, two assists, 13 shots and four chances created in five games. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Buys off bench against Inter Ilicic took three shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances and drew three fouls in 28 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Ilicic was again used as a super-sub and appears to be hitting his stride in such role, as he put together another strong stat-line, even though he did not manage to score or assist in this one. He has posted two helpers, nine shots, nine chances created and ten crosses in seven appearances (two starts) thus far. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Creates two chances against Inter Pessina (foot) created two scoring chances, drew two fouls, won three duels and had one interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Pessina stayed in the lineup despite a knock, but he had a so-so performance besides creating a pair of chances. He is more of a tactical weapon than a fantasy asset. He has registered eight shots, three chances created, five crosses and seven tackles in six games. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Concedes twice versus Inter Musso had four saves, two clearances and one punch and gave up two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Musso pulled off multiple great saves, but Inter still managed to break through twice, and he could not do much more on the goals. He has surrendered six goals in as many matches, making 17 saves and keeping two clean sheets. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A 3rd generation of Maldini family scores in Serie A

A third generation of the Maldini family has scored in Serie A as Daniel Maldini helped AC Milan to a 2-1 win at Spezia

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Man City in early EPL showdown

It’s a battle of the Premier League heavyweights when Chelsea hosts defending champion Manchester City

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matteo Pessina - Called up for Inter clash Pessina (foot) has been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Inter Saturday.

Impact Pessina picked up a knock late in the week, but the issue will not force him to miss the game altogether. He will be in contention primarily with Mario Pasalic to get the nod as an attacking midfielder. He has posted seven shots, two crosses and four tackles thus far, and he has yet to score or assist.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Questionable for Inter game Pessina was limited in practice due to a knock on the foot, Atalanta announced.

Impact Pessina will try to shake it off, but he is at serious risk of missing Saturday's match versus Inter. If he could not go, Mario Pasalic and Aleksey Miranchuk would be the next men up in the position, now that Marten De Roon as returned in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter extends unbeaten start with 3-1 win at Fiorentina

Inter Milan’s attack might be better off without Romelu Lukaku

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Sets up early goal Malinovskyi had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing four times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Malinovskyi set up Robin Gosens in the third minute helping to open the scoring early. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker while his four crosses and three chances created were both team-high totals in the win. Malinovskyi was subbed off in the 63rd minute.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Scores with lone shot Gosens scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Gosens found the back of the net after just three minutes opening the scoring early. The goal was the first of the season for the wide man coming from his lone shot in the match. Gosens was subbed off in the 69th minute.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Assists with lone chance created Zapata had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and crossing once inaccurately during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Zapata set up Davide Zappacosta in the 37th minute assisting the game winning goal for Atalanta. The assist was the first of the season for the forward coming from his lone chance created in the match. Zapata was subbed off in the 84th minute.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Scores first Atalanta goal Zappacosta scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing four times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Zappacosta found the back of the net in the 37th minute scoring what would be the game winning goal for Atalanta. The goal was the first of the wide man's Atalanta career, while his four crosses and three chances created were both team-high totals in the win. Zappacosta was subbed off in the 69th minute.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Beaten once in win Musso allowed a goal without making a save during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Musso conceded a goal in the 44th minute but shut out Sassuolo in the second half to help Atalanta claim all three points. The keeper has now allowed two goals in four league starts while his save total remained at eight for the year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Eligibile to face Sassuolo De Roon has finished serving his four-game suspension and is available for Tuesday's match versus Sassuolo.

Impact De Roon had to watch the first four domestic games on the stands because of an incident with a referee in the final game of last season. He made his debut in Champions League, posting three tackles, one interceptions and two clearnaces. He plays a vital role in the midfield, but his offensive contribution is generally limited. His return will cut into the minutes of Mario Pasalic. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Keeps clean sheet versus Salernitana Musso had one save and blanked the opponents in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Musso was not called into action much, although Salernitana created a bunch of chances and hit the post on the best one. He has allowed three goals, made 13 saves and kept two clean sheets in four games thus far. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Fares well versus Salernitana Toloi won seven duels and had eight clearances, two interceptions and one block in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Toloi played a major role in protecting the goalkeeper in this one and piled up defensive stats in a match where Atalanta risked conceding a few times, but ultimately blanked the opponents. He has posted eight tackles, 12 clearances and five interceptions in four games, contributing to two clean sheets. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Palomino - Sturdy in Salernitana game Palomino had four interceptions and two clearances and won four duels and one of two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Palomino logged another convincing outing in the back and contributed to keeping the opponents in check, although Atalanta were mostly lucky not to concede in this one. He has posted eight tackles, 17 interceptions, 22 clearances and seven blocks in four games, with two clean sheets. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Scores against Salernitana Zapata took three shots (two on target), won three duels, had two clearances and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Zapata decided the game late by muscling his way in the box and burning the goalkeeper with a powerful shot. He paced his team in shots in a tougher-than-expected match-up. He has bagged two goals and recorded 11 shots, two chances created and four crosses in three games. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE