ATALANTA NEWS

Matteo Pessina - Called up for Euros Pessina was called into Italy's camp for the Euros after Stefano Sensi (adductor) was ruled out of the competition.

Impact Pessina and Sensi have often competed for playing time with the national team, but Pessina had a sizable lead in minutes logged this season due to better fitness. Since he was only a late inclusion into the roster, Pessina may not have great odds of starting each game despite his regular presence during past international breaks.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Pessina - Ineffective versus Milan Pessina sent in two inaccurate crosses, had 24 passes and attempted one unsuccessful tackle in the 0-2 loss in the season finale against Milan.

Impact Pessina drew the start, but he was pulled at halftime to go with a more aggressive formation. He has registered two goals, two assists, 27 chances created and 17 tackles in 28 matches (21 starts) in 2020/21.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Makes late cameo versus Milan Pasalic did not log any stat in 11 minutes in the 0-2 loss in the season finale against Milan.

Impact Pasalic saw limited action and did not have as much success as in his previous outings. He closed the year with six goals, two assists, 20 shots and 17 chances created in 25 games (ten starts), as he missed a chunk of the campaign due to sports hernia.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Palomino - Used as sub versus Milan Palomino had one block and attempted three unsuccessful tackles in four minutes in the 0-2 loss in the season finale against Milan.

Impact Palomino did not start in the final two matches of the campaign, where Berat Djimsiti got the nod over him. He has recorded one goal, two assists, 67 tackles and 79 interceptions in 36 games (25 starts) in 2020/21, contributing to eight clean sheets.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksey Miranchuk - Plays three minutes against Milan Miranchuk committed one foul in three minutes in the 0-2 loss in the season finale against Milan.

Impact Miranchuk saw fewer minutes compared to the other recent matches. He has mostly been used as a backup in his first year in Serie A, posting four goals, two assists, 14 chances created and 24 tackles in 25 appearances (four starts).

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Fires two shots against Milan Maehle created one scoring chance, sent in one inaccurate cross and took two shots (zero on target) in the 0-2 loss in the season finale against Milan.

Impact Maehle drew the start after two benches in a row as Hans Hateboer was unavailable. He finished the season with two assists, 14 chances created, 36 crosses and 18 tackles in 20 appearances (12 starts).

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Lammers - Does not feature versus Milan Lammers was unused in the 0-2 loss in the season finale against Milan.

Impact Lammers did not play even though Atalanta had already clinched a Champions League berth. He has been used sparingly in his first year in Italy, scoring twice and creating four chances in 15 Serie A appearances (one start).

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Ilicic - Unused versus Milan Ilicic did not feature in the last two games of the season against Milan and Genoa.

Impact Ilicic fell out of favor primarily due to the rise of Ruslan Malinovskyi in the second half of the campaign. He finished with six goals, nine assists, 61 chances created and 97 crosses in 28 Serie A matches (17 starts).

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Logs two interceptions versus Milan Djimsiti took one off-target shot, won one tackle, had two interceptions and one clearance in the 0-2 loss in the season finale against Milan.

Impact Djimsiti had a muted performance in the last game of the season, like most of his teammates as they had already clinched the Champions League qualification. He tallied three assists, 62 interceptions and 83 clearances in 2020/21, contributing to seven clean sheets.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European Championship

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marten De Roon - Slapped with four-game suspension De Roon has been handed a four-game ban for hitting an opponent in the back of the head with a fist and lightly pushing the forearm of the referee while he was getting red-carded,...

Impact De Roon will likely appeal but is set to miss multiple matches at the start of next season due to the regrettable offense near the end of the Milan clash.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pierluigi Gollini - Concedes twice versus Milan Gollini had no saves and gave up two goals in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Gollini was beaten by two perfect penalty kicks by Franck Kessie and was never called into action beyond that. He has allowed 26 goals, made 40 saves and kept nine clean sheets in 25 matches this year.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Romero - Wins host of duels against Milan Romero had three interceptions and one clearance, won 11 duels and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Romero had his usual extremely physical display, but it was not enough to contain the opponents. He proved his worth in his first season with Atalanta, registering 63 tackles, 96 interceptions and 68 clearances in 31 games.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - Makes cameo in Milan clash Muriel took three shots (zero on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and won nine duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Muriel subbed in at half-time and shined as far as the peripheral stats were concerned, while he misfired on all his attempts. He amassed 25 goals, eight assists, 98 shots and 50 chances created in 43 appearances this year.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Produces against Milan Malinovskyi took four shots (one on target), sent in six crosses (four accurate), created two scoring chances and drew three fouls in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Malinovskyi was the only Atalanta attacker that maintained his usual numbers despite the loss. He ended the season on a tear, totaling eight goals, 12 assists, 78 chances created and 122 crosses in 36 Serie A games.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Struggles against Milan Zapata took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, had one successful take-ons and was dispossessed four times in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Zapata did not manage to get much going in this one as he was often engulfed by opposing defenders. He closed the year with 18 goals, ten assists, 42 chances created and 122 shots in 45 games.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Held in check by Milan Gosens took two shots (zero on target), created one scoring chances, won two of four tackles and four duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Gosens was not his usual self in this one as Atalanta generated less offense than normal. He finished another strong season with 11 goals, six assists, 62 crosses and 29 chances created in 32 Serie A matches.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Sent off against Milan De Roon sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of four tackles and four duels and was expelled in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact De Roon had a routine display in the midfield and picked up the second yellow card for a skirmish with an opponent. He will miss next season's opener. He has posted one goal, one assist, 19 chances created and 80 tackles in 35 Serie A appearances this year.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Creates three chances against Milan Freuler had two interceptions, won six duels, created three scoring chances and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Freuler surprisingly paced his side for chances as the Atalanta attack had a dud in this one. He will miss next season's opener due to yellow-card accumulation. He tallied two goals, three assists, 30 created chances and 63 tackles in 34 Serie A matches this year.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Toloi - Picks up tenth yellow card versus MIlan Toloi won nine duels and two of three tackles, had two interceptions and drew three fouls in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Toloi put up decent numbers, but the opponents found the target twice. He will miss next season's opener due to yellow-card accumulation. He closes the year with two goals, 51 tackles, 63 clearances and 33 interceptions in 31 Serie A matches.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan and Juventus take final 2 Champions League places

Seven-time European champion AC Milan is back in the Champions League after an eight-year break

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Liverpool chases CL spot, Lille eyes French title

The final two Champions League places are up for grabs on the final day of the Premier League season

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hans Hateboer - Ruled out for Milan clash Hateboer (undisclosed) did not make Atalanta's squad list to face Milan Sunday.

Impact Hateboer is missing for an unspecified problem and finishes an injury-riddled season with two goals, one assist, 20 chances created and 24 crosses in 22 appearances. Joakim Maehle will fill in on the right flank, unless they decided to change their scheme and go with one extra attacker.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coppa Italia: Victory but no redemption (yet) for Pirlo's Juventus, defeat but no shame for Gasperini's Atalanta "I'd keep me on," said Pirlo after Juventus won the Coppa Italia but only a Champions League place will save their season

MAY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Juventus beats Atalanta 2-1 to win Italian Cup final Juventus rescued a disappointing season by beating Atalanta 2-1 to win a record-extending 14th Italian Cup title.

MAY 19, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM