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LUIS MURIEL #9 - FORWARD - ORLANDO CITY SC
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4 A •
1.0 SPG
5 G
4 A
1.0 SPG
Delivers three crosses against Roma Muriel created two scoring chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate), won two duels and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Roma.
Impact Muriel was the first man off the bench at half-time and was fairly effective in an off-game for his side, even though he did not manage to take a shot. He resumed seeing minutes after an injury and has good chances to be back in the XI in the next match. He tallied four shots, four assists, 33 shots and 26 chances in 18 Serie A games (ten starts). Atalanta will host Genoa next Sunday.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unused versus Sampdoria Muriel (thigh) was available but did not play in Monday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.
Impact Muriel has shaken off a thigh problem, but the coach elected to give him another week since they did not need him in this one. He will be in contention to start with Jeremie Boga in Saturday's away game versus Roma.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sampdoria match Muriel (thigh) has been able to train partially with the rest of the team Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
Impact Muriel has a chance to be an option after missing the last two matches due to a thigh injury, although it is possible the coaching staff will ease him back. He has scored twice and added 13 shots, ten chances and 19 crosses in the last five appearances. His return would mostly impact Jeremie Boga.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Fiorentina match Muriel (thigh) was omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.
Impact Muriel is still undergoing tests following the midweek injury and will be held out for this one. He is at risk of having to sit out multiple matches. Atalanta have no pure forwards left, so Jeremie Boga will likely lead a light frontline Sunday.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off against Olympiacos Muriel left Thursday's 2-1 win over Olympiacos at half-time due to a thigh injury, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.
Impact Muriel will soon take some tests to assess the severity of the problem, but he is highly at risk of having to sit out Sunday's road game versus Fiorentina. Jeremie Boga would lead the attack if that was the case.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Misfires against Juventus Muriel took three off-target shots, created two scoring chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.
Impact Muriel put up decent numbers across the board on offense, but he lacked precision both when shooting and crossing, and he was pulled after an hour. He is set to see consistent minutes with Duvan Zapata headed for an extended absence, but he has scored in just once in the last 11 matches. He has logged 11 shots, nine chances and 15 crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return against Cagliari Muriel was spotted at the training center in recent days, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Muriel tested positive right before the last game, but he shook it off during the break. He is highly likely to get another start since Duvan Zapata has not fully healed from his thigh issue. He has recorded four goals, four assists, 29 shots and 20 chances in 15 games (eight starts). Atalanta will host Cagliari Sunday.
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Placed in COVID-19 protocol Muriel contracted Coronavirus, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.
Impact Muriel was one of the seven Atalanta players that tested positive Friday, the coach informed. He will likely have to compete with Duvan Zapata (thigh) if he manages to shake it off in time for January 6th's match against Cagliari.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Might miss Lazio game Muriel might be scratched for Saturday's match versus Lazio as he is rumored to be one of the few Atalanta players that tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, La Gazzetta dello Sport...
Impact Muriel will likely take further swabs before the game to confirm it. Atalanta would be depleted if he was out as well since Duvan Zapata has not recovered from a thigh injury. The only striker available would be Roberto Piccoli.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pretty productive versus Inter Muriel took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate), created one chance and won six duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Inter.
Impact Muriel again led the Atalanta offense with Duvan Zapata on the mend and managed to fill the stat-sheet, although he could not break through. He has scored twice and added ten shots, eight chances and 14 crosses in the last five games. Atalanta will visit Lazio Saturday.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Udinese 2-6 Atalanta ' Muriel strikes twice in Atalanta goal-fest ' Serie A 2021/22
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Nets brace in win Muriel scored two goals off four shots (two on target), created two chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate) and drew one foul during Sunday's 6-2 win over Udinese.
Impact Muriel received a rare crack at the starting XI and made most of the opportunity received, scoring once each half and being involved in many other dangerous plays while he was on the pitch. The forward found the back of the net just five times over 19 apperances in all competitons this season and will hope this performance is a sign of better things to come. Up next for Muriel is Sunday's clash against Inter.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1
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Attempts two shots in win Muriel took two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered two crosses and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Verona.
Impact Muriel had a quiet offensive outing as he attempted two shots before being subbed off in the 56th minute. The striker has now registered two assists in his last four appearances, along with racking up seven shots, six chances created and seven crosses in the same time span.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Provides two assists versus Venezia Muriel created four scoring chances, took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (both accurate) and picked up two assists in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.
Impact Muriel took just one shot but thrived as a playmaker, as he found Mario Pasalic twice in the box with pinpoint passes ahead of easy goals. This was hist first start since late October as Duvan Zapata excelled in recent matches. Despite the limited playing time, he has scored twice, dished three assists, taken seven shots and created six chances in the last five appearances. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Atalanta, Young Boys draw 3-3 in frantic finish
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Scores as substitute Muriel scored a goal with his lone shot during Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Young Boys.
Impact Muriel entered the match in the 87th minute and scored within a minute of coming onto the pitch. The goal was the first in the Champions League for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ibrahimovic record goals can't stop Milan's 1st league loss
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Scores and assists versus Spezia Muriel took two shots, created one chance, scored a goal and picked up an assist in 11 minutes in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.
Impact Muriel made the most of his short minutes off the bench by teeing up Ruslan Malinovskyi and hitting the net from outside the box as well. He had not scored since the first game of the season and saw little playing time in recent matches. It will be tough for him to unseat Duvan Zapata, but he could earn a more consistent role next to him if he got going. He has posted two goals, two assists, 21 shots and nine chances created in ten games (four starts). Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
