Atalanta Team News Page 84 - Soccer

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Underwhelming versus Salernitana Malinovskyi sent in three crosses (one accurate), drew four fouls, won seven duels and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Malinovskyi was not particularly impressive during his time on the pitch has been rather up-and-down to open the campaign. He has yet to score or assist after five matches. He has tallied eight shots, ten chances and 32 crosses. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Provides assist against Salernitana Ilicic sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances, drew four fouls and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Ilicic came off the bench well at halftime in a game where Atalanta surprisingly struggled to generate offense. He came through in the final minutes by escaping a defender and teeing up Duvan Zapata in the box for the game-winner. The good display could help him gain more minutes as he has started just in two out of five matches thus far. He has posted two assists, five shots, six chances and five crosses. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Rafael Toloi - Gritty versus Fiorentina Toloi won three of three tackles and six duels and has two clearances in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Toloi had a solid match, but that did not prevent the opponents from hitting the net twice on PKs. He has logged three tackles, one interception and three clearances in two matches, contributing to one clean sheet. Atalanta will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Wins six duels against Fiorentina Freuler sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, drew three fouls and won six duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Freuler managed to provide a modest contribution on both ends, as he is one to do. He will face competition from Teun Koopmeiners down the line, but Atalanta are not very deep in the midfield. They will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Delivers ten crosses versus Fiorentina Zappacosta took two shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Saturday's 1-2 loss Fiorentina.

Impact Zappacosta got the start as Robin Gosens was partially rested and had a very energetic game, pacing his team in crosses and giving fits to his direct opponent. He has some chances to unseat Joakim Maehle and become the starter on the right wing. Atalanta will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Draws PK against Fiorentina Gosens took three off-target shots, had one interception, won four duels and drew two fouls in 40 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Gosens came off the bench following the break, where he also dealt with a foot problem. He was not precise when finishing, but he had a clever play to draw a penalty kick that re-opened the contest in the second half. He is off to a relatively slow start as he has yet to score or assist after three matches. He has posted nine shots, two chances and two crosses. Atalanta will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Produces against Fiorentina Malinovskyi sent in seven crosses (three accurate), created five scoring chances, drew two fouls and won five duels in 40 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Malinovskyi was partly spared after international duties, but he still managed to put together his usual stat-line, clearly leading his team in chances. However, he could not come up with an assist. His form appears to be improving after a challenging preseason. Atalanta will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Subs in against Fiorentina Piccoli (ankle) had two passes in eight minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Piccoli played limited minutes mostly because Duvan Zapata appeared fully healthy rather than due to his recent ankle problem. He will be one of the top offensive backups with Luis Muriel sidelined, but Zapata will see the bulk of minutes. Atalanta will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Scores against Fiorentina Zapata took four shots (three on target), created one chance, drew two fouls and scored a PK in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Zapata was supposed to be limited in his first game back from injury, but he instead he played 82 minutes. He converted a PK, but he also squandered a pair of opportunities to double his haul. He is poised for a major role with Luis Muriel sidelined for multiple matches. Atalanta will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sportiello - Beaten twice by Fiorentina Sportiello had one clearance and no saves and gave up two goals on penalty kicks in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Sportiello filled in for Juan Musso following international duties and was never called into action, but Dusan Vlahovic bagged two PKs. The starter will be back between the sticks for Tuesday's Champions League game versus Villarreal and Saturday's Serie A one against Salernitana, both on the road.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after losing at Napoli 2-1

No Cristiano Ronaldo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roberto Piccoli - Called up for Fiorentina clash Piccoli (ankle) made Atalanta's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Piccoli rolled his ankle during the international break, but the issue was not severe. He could see decent minutes since Luis Muriel got hurt and Duvan Zapata is not 100 percent, although the coach could pick Josip Ilicic ahead of him from the get-go.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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