BERAT DJIMSITI NEWS

Suffers thigh strain Djimsiti has been diagnosed with a low-grade strain of the semimembranosus muscle in the right thigh, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Djimsiti will have to rehab for two-to-three weeks and isn't a lock to be ready for the first game after the break. Giorgio Scalvini, Rafael Toloi, Merih Demiral, and Jose Luis Palomino will be the options in the back while he's out.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off versus Napoli Djimsiti left Saturday's clash versus Napoli with an apparent thigh injury, Sky Italy informs, after tallying three interceptions, two clearances and two tackles (both won) in 42 m...

Impact Djimsiti had a strong first half while going against a high-wattage frontline, but he pulled up during a sprint and quickly asked to come out. He was replaced by Merih Demiral.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Udinese Djimsiti recorded one tackle (zero won), three clearances, and four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Djimsiti had a costly error on an errant backward pass in the first half, but Juan Musso bailed him out, and he put up numbers afterward. He has started in six straight matches, recording 11 tackles (seven won), ten interceptions, 23 clearances, and three blocks and contributing to three clean sheets.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Lazio fixture Djimsiti had six clearances, two interceptions, and one block, and won seven duels in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Lazio.

Impact Djimsiti led the way defensively as Atalanta managed to hold a respectable offense in check. He might stay in the XI despite the return of Jose Luis Palomino as he has fared well in relief and Giorgio Scalvini will be suspended in the next match. He has posted nine tackles (six won), five interceptions, 15 clearances, and three blocks in the last four matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Sassuolo Djimsiti (lower leg) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Djimsiti was available after missing a month and a half with a fibula fracture, but he didn't play. He will challenge Caleb Okoli and Giorgio Scalvini to get the nod in next Sunday's home game versus Lazio.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sassuolo game Djimsiti (fibula) has been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Sassuolo Saturday.

Impact Djimsiti is available following a fibula fracture and will provide depth to a thin backline that is currently missing Rafael Toloi and Jose Luis Palomino. He has logged four tackles, two interceptions, and two clearances in his two lone seasonal appearances.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Re-joins teammates in practice Djimsiti (lower leg) resumed training with the rest of the group Thursday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Djimsiti played just two games this season before suffering a fibula fracture. It remains to be seen whether he will be available for the upcoming Sassuolo game already or if he'll be given more time to ramp up, but he has managed to recover in time for the World Cup.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return before World Cup Djimsiti (lower leg) has been making steady progress in his rehab and could be back at some point in October, Prima Bergamo reports.

Impact Djimsiti fractured his left fibula in late August, but he could be able to return on the early side of his initial timetable. He has removed the walking boot and resumed practicing on his own during the first international break.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks left leg Djimsiti suffered a broken left fibula during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan, it was announced Monday.

Impact Djimsiti will probably be out between three and four months due to this injury, which could put him out until near or after the World Cup. Caleb Okoli came in Sunday to relieve Djimsiti and could take over his place on a more regular basis over the coming weeks. For Djimsiti, who has started at least 25 league matches in each of the last three seasons, his season will become practically cut in half.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off against Milan Djimsiti had three clearances and one interception and won three duels before leaving Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan at the 82nd minute due to an apparent lower leg injury.

Impact Djimsiti had a solid game but he couldn't continue after getting kicked in the shin by an opponent, and he was visibly laboring afterward. He will take some tests before Sunday's home game versus Verona. He was replaced by Caleb Okoli.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat-sheet against Empoli Djimsiti took three shots (two on target), created two scoring chances and had two interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Djimsiti was a factor in both boxes as he attacked a lot on set pieces, but his side wound up giving up one goal. He ended the season with 51 tackles, 41 interceptions, 68 clearances and 12 blocks in 40 appearances (30 starts), contributing to nine clean sheets.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Spezia Djimsiti had one interception and three clearances, won four duels and scored on his only shot in Sunday's 3-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Djimsiti did not put up great numbers in the back, but he punched it in with a header on a set piece to put his team back on top in the second half. He has recorded four tackles (three won, two interceptions, six clearances and three blocks in the last five games (three starts). Atalanta will face Milan away Sunday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus RB Leipzig Djimsiti (shoulder) was an unused sub in Thursday's 0-2 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Djimsiti did not play but he was available sooner than expected following a shoulder sprain. He will be in contention to start in Monday's home game against Verona. He has notched two tackles, 11 clearances and two blocks in the last six games, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit out multiple games Djimsiti is likely to miss a month due to an AC sprain in the left shoulder, L'Eco di Bergamo informs.

Impact Djimsiti will not require surgery, but he is poised to be sidelined for four or five games because of the injury. Giorgio Scalvini will see regular minutes in the back until Rafael Toloi and Merih Demiral shake off their injuries. The coach could go with more offensive tactics considering the shortage of defenders.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Napoli Djimsiti won two duels, had one interception, sent in one accurate cross and bowed out in the second half due to an apparent shoulder injury in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Napoli, Tuttome...

Impact Djimsiti did not have a great game and could not continue after landing awkwardly on the joint. He will have to be assessed ahead of next Sunday's road game versus Sassuolo. Atalanta risk to be depleted in the back as Rafael Toloi and Merih Demiral both missed this one.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Roma Djimsiti served his suspension in Monday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Djimsiti had to miss one match after getting booked for the fifth time in the campaign. He will be back in the XI for Saturday's away fixture versus Roma. He has tallied five tackles, three interceptions and 12 clearances in the last five matches, scoring twice in Euopa League.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next game Djimsiti won two of two tackles and two duels and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Djimsiti had a pedestrian performance in this one and his team allowed one goal. He will miss next Monday's home game against Sampdoria due to yellow-card accumulation. Giorgio Scalvini and Marten De Roon could play in the back on that occasion since Merih Demiral will be suspended as well.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Inter Djimsiti sent in two crosses (both accurate), had three interceptions and two clearances and won two duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Inter.

Impact Djimsiti had his hands full in the back, but he also contributed a little to the offense as well. He has now recorded 29 tackles, 20 interceptions and 30 clearances in 17 Serie A games, with four clean sheets. Atalanta will visit Lazio Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in win Djimsiti made three tackles (one won), two clearances, one interception, and one block, was shown a yellow card and scored an own goal during Sunday's 6-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Djimsiti had a decent outing at the heart of the defense here, but was very unfortunate in the 59th minute, when a long-range shot from the right flank hit his right leg and completely changed its path, giving the goalkeeper no chance of making the save. Other than that, the centre back is enjoying a great season, having started the last four matches, so everything indicates he'll be in the lineup for next Sunday's clash against league leaders Inter Milan.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts three interceptions versus Venezia Djimsiti won three duels, had three interceptions and one clearance and sent in one inaccurate cross in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Djimsiti logged another solid defensive display as Atalanta managed to tame the opponents rather easily. He is set to split time with Merih Demiral and Jose Luis Palomino going forward. He has posted 26 tackles, 15 interceptions and 24 clearances in 14 games, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Juventus Djimsiti won one of three tackles and four duels, had two clearances and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Djimsiti had a decent performance in the back and set up Duvan Zapata with a quality through ball after stripping an opponent near midfield. It is his first helper of the season. He has logged 24 tackles, 17 interceptions and 23 clearances in 13 games, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will face Venezia at home Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in against Manchester United Djimsiti (arm) won one tackle and one duel in 45 minutes in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

Impact Djimsiti returned three weeks after suffering an arm fracture wearing special protection. He will look to recapture his starting job in the next game, with Marten De Roon likely heading back to the midfield after an injury crisis in the back. He has posted 20 tackles, ten interceptions and 19 clearances in ten games, with two clean sheets. Atalanta will face Cagliari away Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Djimsiti (forearm) is available off the bench for Tuesday's clash with Manchester United.

Impact Djimsiti is an option Tuesday, as expected after he was added to the traveling squad. The defender is recovering from an arm fracture, and was held out due to concerns he could re-injure it. On the bench it's likely that he is fully fit and available.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Manchester United clash Djimsiti (arm) has been named in Atalanta's initial squad list to face United Tuesday.

Impact Djimsiti has been called up even though the coach stated that he was not ready to play yet in the pre-game presser. Therefore, it is still possible he ends up on the stands. Djimsiti has been nursing an arm fracture, so he has been able to keep up his conditioning during the rehab. The gaffer had stated that he was waiting for the greenlight feom the doctors to minimize the risk of a second injury.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Djmsiti will go under the knife to reduce a compound fracture of the left forearm and is expected to miss a month, Atalanta announced.

Impact Djimsiti got hurt with Albania and the tests confirmed the early diagnosis. He is poised to sit out the next five Serie A matches and return in mid-November after the next international break. Matteo Lovato figures to see an uptick of minutes, at least until Rafael Toloi comes back from his thigh problem.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE