ATALANTA NEWS

Duvan Zapata - Available versus Fiorentina Zapata (knee) will be called up for Saturday's game against Fiorentina, but it has yet to be determined whether he is ready to start or he will come off the bench, coach Gian Piero...

Impact Zapata missed the first two matches due to a knee sprain. The coach stated that he looked good in practice, however, the two will consult to make a decision on how many minutes he can handle. Josip Ilicic and Roberto Piccoli have decent chances to start over him up front.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Features versus Iceland Gosens (foot) appeared off the bench in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Iceland.

Impact Gosens sprained his foot in the first game of the break, missed the second, but he managed to return on the pitch for the third one. He is good to go for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina, and the Atalanta coach will decide whether to start him or not mostly based on his level of fatigue.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Will miss extended time Muriel underwent new tests on his injured thigh, which revealed a sizeable strain, and he will rest completely for seven days before being re-evaluated, Atalanta informed.

Impact Muriel has been dealing with the issue for a couple of weeks, but he has not improved much. He is surely out for the next three matches, and likely much a few more. Duvan Zapata and Roberto Piccoli are on track to recover from their physical problems and will shoulder the attack, alongside Josip Ilicic.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Avoids major injuries Piccoli (ankle) was limited in training Tuesday, but he did not sustain significant damage after spraining his ankle with the Italy U-21, Atalanta inform.

Impact Piccoli was forced to sub off during the game after the problem. He has a few ready to try being ready for Saturday's game against Fiorentina. Duvan Zapata and Luis Muriel are also dealing with physical issues.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Practicing partially Zapata (knee) trained on the side Tuesday in the first session of the week, Atalanta announced.

Impact Zapata had two rest completely for two weeks following a knee sprain, although he did not sustain structural damage. If he manages to ramp up his work in practice, he could be available for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina,

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Might not be ready for Fiorentina match Muriel (thigh) was limited to some therapies Tuesday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Muriel is nursing a thigh problem that forced him to miss international duties. He has yet to resume practicing and, with only a few days to go before the match, he appears a long-shot to feature. Josip Ilicic and Ruslan Malinovskyi could lead the frontline since Duvan Zapata and Roberto Piccoli are not fully fit either.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Not dealing with major problem Gosens (foot) will miss the World Cup qualifier versus Armenia, but he could be back for the following one against Iceland, Sport1 reports.

Impact Gosens is nursing a foot sprain and, while the situation looked worrisome at first, he was able to practice partially in the last couple of days. It is not a guarantee he will be able to play with Germany, but he has a week to be ready for the next Serie A match versus Fiorentina, which could be enough for him to recover.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Picks up ankle injury Piccoli left the Italy U-21 camp after suffering an ankle sprain, the national team announced.

Impact Piccoli sustained the issue during the most recent match and will be assessed by the Atalanta doctors. They are facing other problems as well as also Duvan Zapata and Luis Muriel are not 100 percent and questionable for the Fiorentina game.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Diagnosed with foot problem Gosens suffered a capsular injury in his left foot against Liechtenstein and his availability for the next matches has yet to be determined, Germany announced.

Impact Gosens sprained his ankle/foot in the final minutes of the World Cup qualifier and limped off. He avoided a fracture and the fact that he will not make an immediate return to Atalanta suggests that the injury is not overly severe. That could still happen in the next couple of days.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Dealing with ankle problem Gosens bowed out with a few minutes to go in the World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein due to an ankle sprain, coach Hansi Flick disclosed.

Impact Gosens will soon take some tests to assess the severity of the problem. "He was hurting, he slightly twisted his ankle and put some weight on it. He is undergoing further evaluations, we will have to wait for their results," the coach stated.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Comes off injured during internationals Gosens suffered a leg injury late in Germany's World Cup qualifying victory against Liechtenstein.

Impact Gosens' injury came after Germany had used all of its substitutions, and his team was forced to play the last few minutes down a man. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury. Germany play again Sunday and Wednesday, while Atalanta plays Fiorentina on Sept. 11.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Excused for international duties Muriel will stay in Italy to rehab a thigh injury and will not play with Colombia during the international break, L'Eco di Bergamo reports.

Impact Muriel picked up the problem in the opener and might have aggravated it during the second match, although its extent is not known yet. He is in danger of missing the Fiorentina game in two weeks.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teun Koopmeiners - Transfers to Atalanta Koopmeiners has agreed to a four-year contract upon joining from AZ on a permanent deal, Atalanta announced.

Impact Koopmeiners has a few prolific season under his belt as a set-piece specialist. He bagged 15 goals and provided five assists in 31 matches last season, and hit the net 43 total times in 154 matches in the previous club. It remains to be seen if he will have the same duties in Bergamo, where he will compete with Remo Freuler, Marten De Roon and Mario Pasalic for minutes in the midfield.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Wins eight duels against Bologna Djimsiti sent in one accurate cross, had one block and three clearances and won eight duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Djimsiti contributing to holding the opponent in check with his usual physicality in the back. He is set to alternate with Jose Luis Palomino and Merih Demiral as the season progresses. Atalanta will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Delivers five crosses against Bologna Maehle sent in five crosses (zero accurate), took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Maehle was pretty energetic sprinting up and down the flank, but he was not very imprecise in his crosses. He is set to face competition from Davide Zappacosta moving forward. Atalanta will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Misfires against Bologna Ilicic took four shots (zero on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Ilicic co-paced his team in shooting with a few teammates, but he was unable to find the target in any of his attempts. His minutes increased in the first two rounds because Duvan Zapata is out and Ruslan Malinovskyi is not fully fit. He picked up an assist last week. Atalanta will host Fiorentina after the break.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Creates three chances versus Bologna Malinovskyi took four shots (zero on target), created three scoring chances, drew two fouls and had three successful take-ons in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Malinovskyi was decently active but, like most of his teammates, he lacked precision when finishing. He partly made up for it by creating multiple good chances, but Atalanta just could not finalize in this one. He has posted six shots, three chances created and five crosses in the first two matches. Atalanta will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Fires four shots against Bologna Gosens took four shots (two on target), created one scoring chance, had two interceptions and won eight duels in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Gosens had a much more active performance than in the opener and had one of the most threatening shots by his side, but Lukas Skorupski denied him. He also had a good opportunity in the second half but botched an attempt from good positions. Atalanta will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Produces against Bologna Muriel took four shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created four scoring chances and drew three fouls in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Muriel did not manage to break through, but he still put up great numbers across the board, leading his team in multiple offensive categories. He will lead the Atalanta front-line for as long as Duvan Zapata is sidelined. He found the target in the opener. They will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Wins two duels versus Bologna Toloi (neck) won two duels and had one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Toloi got the nod despite some neck soreness and did not fill the stat-sheet as Atalanta pulled the strings for most of the game. They will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Blanks Bologna Musso had one save, one punch and two clearances while keeping a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Musso was not challenged much and palmed away the lone shot on target by Bologna. He was beaten once by Torino in the opener. Atalanta will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus loses at home to Empoli in 1st game after Ronaldo

Juventus has slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to promoted Empoli in its first match without Cristiano Ronaldo

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Toloi - Starting against Bologna Toloi (neck) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Toloi had some neck issues this week, but it looks like he'll play through them and be in his usual spot Saturday. He missed the opener due to suspension, but as long as he's healthy, he's a regular after starting 29 league matches last season.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Might not start against Bologna Toloi dealt with neck soreness throughout the week and might begin on the bench in Saturday's match versus Bologna, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Toloi missed the opener due to a suspension. The hiccup might cost him the starting job, and the coach could go with the same back-line that played in the previous game, formed by Jose Luis Palomino, Merih Demiral and Berat Djimsiti.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS