DAVIDE ZAPPACOSTA NEWS

Quiet versus Napoli Zappacosta took two shots (one on target), sent in one accurate cross and won one tackle and two duels in Saturday's 3-2 win over Napoli.

Impact Zappacosta was not particularly effective in this one and was pulled at halftime for Hans Hateboer. The two are set to split minutes going forward, as the teammate recently returned from injury. Zappacosta has logged one goal, four assists, 23 chances created and 52 crosses in 19 games. Atalanta will host Villarreal in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Verona next Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers two crosses against Juventus Zappacosta (ankle) drew two fouls, won three duels, sent in two crosses (zero accurate) and had two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Zappacosta managed to play as expected and posted a low-end line mostly due to the caliber of the opponent. He has logged three assists, seven shots, seven chances created and 15 crosses in the last five Serie A matches. Atalanta will face Venezia at home Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fine for Juventus match Zappacosta (ankle) has been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Juventus Saturday.

Impact Zappacosta subbed off early in the Young Boys game, but he escaped without any kind of injury. He has good chances to keep starting in this one. The alternatives would be Giuseppe Pezzella or tweaking the scheme to insert one more attacker. He has posted one goal, four assists, 22 chances created and 49 crosses in 17 games so far.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hurt versus Young Boys Zappacosta sent in one inaccurate cross, won five duel and drew three fouls and had to be helped off by the medical staff at the end of the first half after being clipped on the ba...

Impact Zappacosta could not put any weight on it and might have sustained a serious injury. He will soon undergo some check-ups. He was replaced by Giuseppe Pezzella. Robin Gosens is expected to return soon.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahimovic record goals can't stop Milan's 1st league loss

Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a Serie A game but his brace still wasn’t enough for AC Milan to win

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist against Spezia Zappacosta took two shots, created two scoring chances, won one duel and picked up an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Zappacosta contributed to the first goal by Mario Pasalic by escaping down the right flank and perfecting setting up the teammate with a square ball. He has provided four helpers in the last seven matches, logging eight shots, eight chances created and 20 crosses. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy loses 3 more players ahead of final qualifier

Italy has lost three more players ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up teammate in Cagliari game Zappacosta took three shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), won two duels and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Zappacosta logged another strong outing motoring up and down the right flank and found Mario Pasalic with a great feed to set up an early goal. He has scored once and provided three assists in 15 matches, adding 22 shots, 20 chances created and 47 crosses. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus beats Fiorentina 1-0 on Cuadrado stoppage-time goal

Juan Cuadrado’s stoppage-time goal has given Juventus a 1-0 victory against 10-man Fiorentina and has ended a three-game winless streak in Serie A

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides first league assist Zappacosta had an assist while crossing five times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Zappacosta set up Duvan Zapata in the 21st minute assisting Atalanta's first goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the wide man while leading Atalanta in crosses and chances created in the win.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up first goal Zappacosta was credited with an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Manchester United. He also added one shot off target, two chances created, four crosses, one tackle and one i...

Impact Zappacosta delivered his first assist of the season with a perfect cross that allowed Mario Pasalic to score the opening strike of the game. The full-back is knowing for his attacking ability, and he has created two chances in each of his last three starts.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lively versus Empoli Zappacosta took two off-target shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Zappacosta had a serviceable performance and picked up stats on both ends. He is set to see regular minutes with Robin Gosens and Hans Hateboer both on the mend, although he does not offer the same upside of the former. He has scored once and tallied 16 shots, 13 chances created, 32 crosses and nine tackles in nine matches. Atalanta will face Manchester United away Wednesday and host Udinese next Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Milan Zappacosta took three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, won two of three tackles and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Zappacosta did not have a particularly impressive performance, but he managed to notch small numbers in almost every category. He will try to pick up the slack scoring-wise after the major injury to Robin Gosens. He has hit the net once thus far, adding 14 shots, 11 chances created and 25 crosses in eight games. Atalanta will face Empoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

Joins Atalanta Zappacosta joined Atalanta from Chelsea permanently on Tuesday.

Impact Zappacosta scored four goals last season on loan at Genoa and now returns to Serie A permanently. He never started more than 12 league games in a season for Chelsea and now joins another competitive club, where his biggest challenge will be with Joakim Maehle for minutes on the right flank.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Temporarily heads back to Chelsea Zappacosta is back in London after a successful loan spell at Genoa.

Impact Zappacosta had a resurgence in the past season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in 25 games with Genoa and mostly staying healthy. He is highly unlikely to stay with Chelsea, but he is on the radar of several Serie A teams and should easily be a starter next season as well.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet versus Cagliari Zappacosta took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul and won two duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Zappacosta was not as effective as in some of his recent performances in this one. He concludes his loan spell from Chelsea with four goals, two assists, 12 chances created and 83 crosses in 25 games.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Bologna Zappacosta scored a goal in a 2-0 win against Bologna on Wednesday.

Impact Zappacosta had a good game for the visitors. The 28-year-old scored the team's first on the night which was his fourth of the league campaign. Other than that, Zappacosta made a couple of interceptions.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scamacca scores 2 as Genoa comes back to beat Parma 2-1

Substitute Gianluca Scamacca scored twice to help Genoa come from behind to win at fellow struggler Parma 2-1 in Serie A

MARCH 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

American-owned Spezia stuns Serie A leader AC Milan 2-0

AC Milan has missed the chance to extend its lead in Serie A after losing at Spezia 2-0

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS