ISAK HIEN NEWS

Plays in cup game Hien (ribs) got the start in Wednesday's Coppa Italia match versus Cesena.

Impact Hien escaped without serious consequences after a blow to the ribs and was able to feature a few days later. He'll quarterback the defense in most matches going forward. He has notched nine tackles (six won), 13 clearances and three interceptions in the last five games, with one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Hien (ribs) has been diagnosed with a simple contusion, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Hien was forced off early versus Cagliari but didn't crack any bones, which bodes well for his availability versus Empoli on Sunday, although he'll be monitored throughout the week.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with rib injury Hien couldn't continue due to a rib problem and will take some tests soon, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Hien will be evaluated for a possible fracture or infraction, which could knock him out for a game or two. Odilon Kossounou and Berat Djimsiti would pick up the slack if he missed time.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Cagliari Hien had three tackles (three won) in the first half of Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari before being replaced at halftime due to injury, Corriere della Sera reported.

Impact Hien banged heads with an opponent a few minutes before the interval and had also signaled some muscular discomfort. He'll have a week to recover for the next match versus Empoli. Berat Djimsiti, who was initially given a breather, substituted for him, joining Odilon Kossounou and Sead Kolasinac in the back.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against Stuttgart Hien recorded one tackle (one won), five clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Hien has been routinely rock-solid in recent fixtures, with a yellow card being the only blemish, as Atalanta have turned things around defensively as a whole. He has contributed to four clean sheets in the last five matches, tallying 12 tackles (four won), eight interceptions and 13 clearances.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impeccable in Napoli bout Hien had five tackles (one won), three clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Hien blanketed Romelu Lukaku throughout the game with his attentiveness and physicality and filled it up in the process. He has totaled 12 tackles (four won), eight interceptions and 10 clearances in the last five matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impeccable in Napoli bout Hien had five tackles (one won), three clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Hien blanketed Romelu Lukaku throughout the game with his attentiveness and physicality and filled it up in the process. He has totaled 12 tackles (four won), eight interceptions and 10 clearances in the last five matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to clean sheet against Celtic Hien had one interception, one clearance, one tackle (zero won) and two off-target shots in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Hien didn't need to overextend himself to stymie the opponents in this one. He has registered four tackles (three won), four interceptions and seven clearances in the last three matches, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances versus Genoa Hien (thigh) won two of two tackels and had one interception, and four clearances in Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Hien wasn't limited by a recent thigh issue, played the whole game and put up decent numbers, but his side gave up a late consolation goal. He has registered three tackles, seven interceptions and 12 clearances in five appearances, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Hien (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Genoa.

Impact Hien was called up for Saturday's clash, and is in the starting XI, as expected. The defender should see the full 90 barring any new injury, as he looks to return from this thigh problem. Hien will have the international break to recover if he's anything less than fully fit.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Genoa Hien (thigh) has been selected for Saturday's clash with Genoa.

Impact Hien will be able to make a quick return after sitting out the past two fixtures due to a thigh ailment. He'll likely start if in good enough shape since Berat Djimsiti (hip) is missing and Odilon Kossonou (thigh) isn't 100 percent either. He has posted seven interceptions, eight clearances and five blocks in four games, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more tilts Hien will sit out the next two matches due to a muscular distraction, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Hien got hurt right before the Bologna matches and will attempt to return right after the upcoming international break. Atalanta will turn to Odilon Kossounou, Marten de Roon and Ben Godfrey in relief.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Bologna game Hien has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Bologna on Saturday due to an adductor injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Hien will be evaluated after the game to see if he'll have to miss more time. Odilon Kossounou might notch another start, while Ben Godfrey (back) is returning to the call-ups and will provide depth.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with Sweden Hien (illness) got the nod in Sunday's Nations League game versus Sweden.

Impact Hien was a late scratch for the last Serie A game, but his illness didn't linger. He'll have a primary role going forward since Berat Djimsiti (thigh) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh) are ailing. He has notched six interceptions, four clearances and four blocks in two games, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Inter game Hien (illness) didn't make Atalanta's squad to face Inter on Friday.

Impact Hien won't even make the trip due to a substantial illness. Ben Godfrey is likely to see his first minutes since joining the team.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Inter clash Hien "has a 99 percent chance of missing the Inter game because of the flu and a high fever. We don't think he'll recover. We'll see whether to use Ben Godfrey or somebody else," c...

Impact Hien hasn't been completely ruled out, but he'll have to improve in a hurry to be able to play. He's more likely to be left out of the squad. Atalanta would have to switch tactics if they didn't deploy Godfrey since they have run out of healthy bodies in the back.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against Lecce Hien had four clearances, two interceptions, two tackles (one won) and two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Hien was pretty dominant in the back and came close to scoring with a pair of headers on the other end. He has been a regular starter since Atalanta have been one defender down for the better part of 2024. Sead Kolasinac (thigh) might be back in the mix for the Bayer Leverkusen clash. He has totaled eight tackles (five won), 11 clerances and three interceptions in the last four games, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist in Empoli game Hien assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Hien wasn't too busy in the back as Atalanta easily tamed the opponents and picked up a point for feeding Ademola Lookman before the teammate took it to the house. It's his first goal contribution of the season. He has posted eight tackles (three won), 12 clearances and three interceptions in the last five matches. He's suspended for the first leg versus Olympique Marseille, where Sead Kolasinac will likely get the start. His minutes might not longer be as consistent following the return of Giorgio Scalvini from injury.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns ban Hien will be suspended for the first leg of the Europa League semi final due to a yellow card in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Hien and Atalanta are through to the final four in the Europa League, but he won't be an option for the first leg due to a yellow card accumulation ban. The defender is a tough loss to the back three as he has started in all but one of the seven prior matches. Rafael Toloi should be in line for the start with Hien suspended.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in Napoli tilt Hien had one tackle (zero won), two blocks, six successful duels and nine clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Hien got the nod over Berat Djimsiti and held his own in a tough duel with Victor Osimhen, even though the opponent still had a few chances. He has started four matches in a row after a period of adaptation following the January transfer, tallying seven tackles (three won), 15 clearances and three interceptions, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays eight minutes against Sassuolo Hien (thigh) had one clearance and three passes in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Hien made a brief cameo when the game was in hand after sitting out three weeks due to a thigh strain. He'll look to work his way up the hierarchy in the coming matches. He has appeared thrice since joining Atalanta, posting three tackles and two clearances.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench spot Hien (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Hien is making his return to play Saturday, earning a spot on the bench after missing the club's past three contests due to a thigh issue. The defender will now look to hopefully make the starting XI soon, as his past two appearances have come off the bench after starting in all nine contests he was available before his move to the sidelines.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be back versus Sassuolo Hien (thigh) is on track to be called up for Saturday's clash with Sassuolo, Quotidiano Sportivo informed.

Impact Hien has trained fully late in the week and, barring a late setback, he'll return to the bench after three weeks. He had yet to start following the January switch, and the other Atalanta defenders have done well as of late. He has posted nine tackles (five won), three interceptions, and 10 clearances in his last five showings.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in training Hien picked up a low-grade left biceps femoris strain, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Hien got hurt in practice and will have to miss at least a pair of matches, although the issue isn't severe. He had yet to start since joining from Verona, and their top three options are currently healthy. Rafael Toloi (illness) is expected to return against Udinese, replenishing their depth.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Atalanta Hien has agreed to contract till 2028 with Atalanta, transferring from Verona on a permanent deal, the club announced.

Impact Hien had a strong first Serie A season, while his current one has been marred by a pair of thigh injuries. He'll still get a chance to move to a bigger club, and he could get minutes right away due to Rafael Toloi and Giorgio Scalvini's injuries. His role won't be as secure, but they like to rotate and advanced in the Europa League. He has recorded 17 tackles, seven interceptions, and 32 clearances in ten appearances so far, contributing to two clean sheets. Verona will give Giangiacomo Magnani and Bruno Amione more minutes if they don't sign a new defender.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE