GIORGIO SCALVINI NEWS

Bench option in cup game Scalvini (thigh) was an unused sub in Wednesday's Coppa Italia match versus Genoa.

Impact Scalvini recovered from his latest setback after skipping the previous three games. He has featured just once since mid-September due to multiple thigh problems. He'll re-join the rotation in the back, competing especially with Odilon Kossonou and Berat Djismiti, but he might be managed very carefully for a while, given his injury woes so far. He has registered one goal, six tackles, six interceptions and 11 clerances in five appearances (three starts), with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Fiorentina tilt Scalvini (thigh) has been omitted from Atalanta's call-ups for Sunday's game against Fiorentina.

Impact Scalvini will miss his third match in a row and will have a full week to recover for the next contest. Odilon Kossonou, Berat Djimsiti and Honest Ahanor will continue to benefit from his absence, and Sead Kolasinac returned to the pitch after a major injury in the last Champions League fixture.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers new injury Scalvini picked up a right adductor injury in training, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Scalvini is considered day-to-day and might be able to make a quick return, although it's his third separate thigh problem already. He has played just five times so far due to his injury woes. Atalanta will keep leaning on the defenders they have been fielding in recent matches.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Sassuolo Scalvini (thigh) didn't come off the bench during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Scalvini didn't get minutes in his first game back after a month and will have the break at his disposal to get back to speed physically. He'll rotate with Berat Djimsiti, Odilon Kossounou and Honest Ahanor in two spots in the back going forward.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sassuolo bout Scalvini (thigh) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Scalvini will return after missing five matches with his second thigh problem in short order. He'll likely be eased into action since he's coming off a relapse, and the other defenders have done well in recent tilts. He has made five appearances so far, tallying six tackles, six interceptions and 11 clearances, with one goal and no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up new injury Scalvini suffered a first-grade left flexor strain in his return and is expected to miss three weeks, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Scalvini played 23 minutes off the bench against Lazio after a four-game absence due to a similar injury, but on the other leg. He's tentatively expected to be sidelined for all the upcoming cycle of matches before the next break. Honest Ahanor and eventually Odilon Kossounou (thigh) will fill in.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Scalvini (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Lazio.

Impact Scalvini was set for his return Sunday, and that has come to fruition, with the defender fit enough to earn a bench role. He started in the club's first three games of the season before injury and will hope to earn that spot back after testing his legs, although that is up in the air.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be back versus Lazio Scalvini (thigh) was spotted working with the rest of the group Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Scalvini has recuperated from a thigh strain that sidelined him for four fixtures and will re-enter the rotation Sunday versus Lazio, splitting time with Berat Djimsiti and Honest Ahanor. He started in three out of four tilts before the injury, tallying six tackles (three won), six interceptions and 10 clearances and scoring once, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Scalvini will be sidelined for about two weeks due to a mild right adductor strain, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Scalvini got hurt during a short cameo against PSG on Wednesday and will sit out the next three or four matches to recover. Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien and Berat Djimsiti will be the go-to trio in the back while he's on the mend. Honest Ahanor, Marten De Roon and Raoul Bellanova can fill in if needed.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in and out against PSG Scalvini played just ten minutes in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to PSG due to a thigh problem, Mediaset reported.

Impact Scalvini initially got a breather after starting the first three games of the season and bowed out shortly after coming in due to a muscular problem. He's headed for some tests, but he's considered likely to miss at least Sunday's match versus Torino. Atalanta would use the same defense as in this one if that were indeed the case.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes against Lecce Scalvini scored one goal to go with three interceptions, four clearances and one block in Sunday's 4-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Scalvini had a strong defensive showing even though his side gave up a late goal and broke the deadlock with a well-taken header on a corner kick. He has seen full minutes in the first three rounds coming off a big injury, registering six tackles (three won), six interceptions, 10 clearances and one block, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Parma contest Scalvini had five tackles (three won), six clearances and three interceptions and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact Scalvini had an impeccable defensive performance and filled the stat sheet, but it wasn't enough to completely shut down the opponents. He's starting to look like his older self after a pair of serious injuries, which will keep him ahead of Odilon Kossounou and other options in the depth chart. He has registered six tackles, three interceptions and six clearances so far, with no clean sheets.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from injury Scalvini (shoulder) got the start in Saturday's friendly versus Atalanta U-23.

Impact Scalvini has been a full-go in training and featured regularly in the first pre-season test after missing most of the past campaign due to separate severe injuries, and ACL tear and a shoulder sprain. He'll be a fixture if he stays healthy, especially with Sead Kolasinac (knee) out for a while. He logged just seven appearances in 2024/2025, tallying nine tackles, five interceptions and eight clearances, with no clean sheets.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery Scalvini will go under the knife to address his shoulder injury and "will be out for a long time," coach Gian Piero Gasperini stated.

Impact Scalvini is tentatively expected to miss three months but more will be known after the surgery and throughout the rehab, Mediaset rehabs. Atalanta will lean on Isak Hien, Berat Djimsiti, Sead Kolasinac, Rafael Toloi and Marten de Roon if they don't add a new defender late in the January window.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off against Barcelona Scalvini left Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Barcelona on a stretcher due to a shoulder injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Scalvini got caught between an opponent and a teammate on a corner kick and was in serious pain, leaving his side in ten men late. He's headed for some tests, but the early indications aren't good. Atalanta are down to three center-backs since Odilon Kossounou recently picked up a serious thigh injury.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lazio Scalvini (shoulder) didn't come off the bench in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Scalvini was available after tending to a shoulder injury, but the game hung in the balance until late, and the coach rode more in-form players. He could impact Berat Djimsiti, Odilon Kossounou, Sead Kolasinac and Isak Hien's minutes once he's closer to 100 percent.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Scalvini (shoulder) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Scalvini was called up for Saturday's game and made the team sheet, earning a spot on the bench. He will likely only continue in a bench spot moving forward, having yet to earn a start in two appearances. However, he has been limited, missing 21 games through injury.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Lazio game Scalvini (shoulder) made Atalanta's squad list to face Lazio on Saturday.

Impact Scalvini has recovered from a shoulder sprain after missing three matches and will resume getting eased into action after missing the early portion of the season due to an ACL tear.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus Empoli Scalvini (shoulder) has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Empoli on Sunday.

Impact Scalvini will sit out his third consecutive fixture due to a shoulder sprain, which is reportedly minor. He hasn't been mich of a factor so far due to a previous major knee issue.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers new physical problem Scalvini won't be an option versus Real Madrid due to a shoulder sprain, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Scalvini is back on the mend shortly after recovering from an ACL tear. He hasn't played much so far since his minutes have been watched very closely. He might skip multiple games given the thick schedule.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Roma match Scalvini (not injury related) is on the bench for Monday's match against Roma.

Impact Scalvini is back after his short hiatus from the club's UEL match, with the defender skipping the match due to it being fielded on an artificial pitch. He has only appeared for eight minutes off the bench following his return from injury and is likely to need a few more substitute appearances before he is even close to thinking about playing 90 minutes and earning a start.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Young Boys game Scalvini won't make the trip to Switzerland on Tuesday because he wouldn't have been fielded on an artificial pitch, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Scalvini will stay in Bergamo to practice after making his seasonal debut following an ACL tear. He'll be back for the Roma game later this week. He played eight minutes against Parma, winning one tackle.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stars in intrasquad scrimmage Scalvini (knee) got the nod in Friday's friendly against Atalanta U-23, the club reported.

Impact Scalvini has been ramping up in training for about a month as his rehab has proceeded quickly and without setbacks. He'll be back in the squad after the squad and could see minutes right away especially since Sead Kolasinac (thigh) and Berat Djimsiti (ankle) are hurt. He'll eventually resume being a linchpin like in past seasons. He recorded 53 tackles, 59 interceptions, 66 clearances and 17 blocks in 33 Serie A appearances in 2023/2024, contributing to nine clean sheets, scoring once and assisting thrice.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tears ACL in season finale Scalvini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two interceptions and one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Fiorentina, suffering an ACL tear in the final mi...

Impact Scalvini scored his first goal of the season with a screamer from outside the box, but he went down due to a non-contact injury late in the game, and the tests quickly revealed the grim diagnosis. He'll miss at least the rest of the calendar year, likely forcing Atalanta to seek a replacement.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills it up in Lecce match Scalvini won one of one tackle and had three interceptions, three clerances and one shot (zero on target) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Scalvini was back in the XI after two matches and played in the midfield, where Atalanta were short-handed, but mostly contributed defensively despite the different role. He has logged eight tackles (five won), five interceptions and 14 clearances in the last six games (four starts).

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE