Impact Muriel missed four games before the stoppage due to a thigh injury. He's set to return on the pitch in one of the friendlies prior to the resumption of the league in January.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LUIS MURIEL #9 - FORWARD - ORLANDO CITY SC
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1.0 SPG
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Practicing fully Muriel (thigh) trained regularly with the rest of his teammates after the break, Prima Bergamo informs.
Suffers thigh injury Muriel sustained a partial lesion of the tendon of the adductor muscle in the right thigh, Atalanta announced.
Impact Muriel will miss the next three matches before the break and shouldn't have trouble returning in January, although the injury is significant. Rasmus Hojlund and Duvan Zapata will likely split up his minutes in relief, but the coach could also occasionally go with a false nine, either Mario Pasalic or Ederson, against menacing sides.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clears suspension Muriel served his one-game ban in Saturday's 2-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Muriel will be eligible to play and likely start in Saturday's home clash versus Napoli. He has logged one goal, two assists, six shots (two on target), and nine chances created in the last five games.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Sent off versus Lazio Muriel created two scoring chances, sent in nine crosses (one accurate), won one tackle, and was booked twice in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.
Impact Muriel had a fairly busy performance on a rough day for the Atalanta offense, leading his team in crosses but with little accuracy. He picked up a yellow card for diving early on and one for a late tackle in the final minutes. He will miss next Sunday's away game against Empoli. Duvan Zapata or Rasmus Hojlund will replace him in the XI.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers four crosses in Sassuolo game Muriel won three duels and one tackle and had four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.
Impact Muriel didn't have an active in the two goals and failed to take a shot, but he still contributed on offense. He has regained a consistent role after a subpar start to the season. He has posted one goal, two assists, seven shots (three on target), and eight chances created in the last five matches (four starts). Atalanta will host Lazio next Sunday.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Involved in both goals Muriel bagged a goal and recorded an assist in Sunday's 2-2 draw between Atalanta and Udinese.
Impact The Colombian moved all over the attacking third and looked impressive, setting up the first goal with a lovely through ball and then scoring through a second-half penalty. Muriel now has one goal and two assists over his last two starts after beginning the season on a five-game scoring drought.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Assist during start Muriel logged one assist during a 1-0 win across 74 minutes against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact Atalanta used a two-striker formation, and Muriel utilized it to log the assist of Ademola Lookman's goal. Both strikers (along with others) will be competing for playing opportunities while Duvan Zapata continues recovering from his thigh injury.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Formerly known for its goals, Atalanta relies on defense now
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Used as a sub versus Milan Muriel won one tackle and three duels and had three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in 17 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 tie against AC Milan.
Impact Muriel got relatively busy in his short time on the pitch, and his spot in the starting XI isn't very secure with Ruslan Malinovskyi, Ademola Lookman and Jeremie Boga all vying for minutes. He has been rather poor in the first two appearances, where he hasn't taken a shot nor created a chance and sent in four crosses (one accurate).
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Features in friendly Muriel (knee) was able to play in Sunday's pre-season game against Rappresentativa Val Seriana.
Impact Muriel suffered a fairly serious knee injury in mid-May, but the time off was enough for him to shake it off and he has been a full-go in camp. Multiple physical problems affected him in the recent season, limiting him to 27 Serie A appearances.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with a significant injury Muriel suffered a medium grade MCL sprain in his left knee in Sunday's match versus Milan, Ansa reports.
Impact Muriel should be ready by the start of next season in mid-August, but the injury might slow him down in the lead-up to it. He has tallied 13 goals, nine assists, 81 shots and 77 chances in 37 appearances (22 starts) in 2021-2022. Duvan Zapata is likely to start in Saturday's game versus Empoli.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Muted versus MIlan Muriel took one shot on target, sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and drew one foul in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.
Impact Muriel took a step back compared to his previous strong showings while going against the top defense in the league. He has logged four goals, four assists, 16 shots (six on target) and 23 chances in the last five matches. Atalanta will host Empoli in the last Serie A round.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores and assists against Spezia Muriel took five shots (two on target), created two chances, scored a goal and provided an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over Spezia.
Impact Muriel opened the scoring in the early going after juking a defender on the edge of the box with a great move and later on teed up Mario Pasalic on the final goal. He continues to be on a roll as he has notched four goals, four assists, 15 shots (five on target) and 22 chances in the last four matches. Atalanta will face Milan away Sunday.
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Creates seven chances versus Salernitana Muriel took three off-target shots, sent in seven crosses (five accurate), created seven chances and won ten duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Muriel was not involved in the goal, but he had nonetheless a great showing, pacing his team in chances and tying his season-high, which he set in the previous game, in that regard. He is in a groove with three goals, three assists, ten shots (three on target) and a whopping 24 chances in the past five matches. Atalanta will face Spezia away Sunday.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Great end to unexpected April Muriel logged two goals and two assists during a 4-4 draw Wednesday versus Torino.
Impact Muriel logged four goals and three assists across five Serie A appearances this month. The overall output is surprising, considering he did not record any goal contributions during February or March. There remains a great chance it will be an anomaly.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inter beaten at Bologna, wastes chance to take Serie A lead
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Dazzling versus Venezia Muriel sent in eight crosses (four accurate), created six chances, scored a goal and provided an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over Venezia.
Impact Muriel took care of more set pieces than usual with Teun Koopmeiners and Ruslan Malinovskyi not in the XI for this one, paced his team in crosses and chances, set up Duvan Zapata with a square ball and hit the net with an easy header to round out the score. He is now up to six goals and five assists in 24 Serie A appearances. He is finally hitting his stride at the end of the season, as he has found the target three times and added eight shots (five on goal), 14 chances and 19 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches. Atalanta will face Torino away Wednesday.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores versus Sassuolo Muriel took two shots (both on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one chance and scored a goal in 32 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Muriel hit the net in the stoppage time as he shook free behind the defense on a long ball and kept his aplomb in front of the goalie, but it was too little too late to re-open the contest. He has notched two goals, 12 shots, 12 chances and 20 crosses in the last five games. He is likely going to split time with Duvan Zapata in the next few tilts. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
