MARIO PASALIC NEWS

Scores against Spezia Pasalic took one shot on target, created one chance, won one tackle and scored a goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Pasalic did not amass many stats, but he sealed the game late with a surgical strike from inside the box. He has hit the net in four straight games, adding seven shots (four on target), four chances and one inaccurate cross. Atalanta will face Milan away Sunday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Equalizes Salernitana game Pasalic took one shot on target, created one chance, had one successful take-on and scored a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Pasalic did not get the start, but he came off the bench at half-time and tied the game with a well-taken shot from angled position after a timely cut behind the defense. He hit the net for the third straight game and the 12th time in the season, although he has to split time with several teammates. Despite his success, he has started just once in the previous five tilts, logging six shots (four on target), three chances and one interception. Atalanta will face Spezia away Sunday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seeking spot in Europe, Atalanta draws with Salernitana 1-1

A late equalizer has earned Atalanta a 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Salernitana in Serie A

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Venezia Pasalic took three shots (one on target), created two chances, won two duels and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Pasalic broke the deadlock at the end of the first half with a tap-in in the empty net after a pair of favorable ricochets. He had not scored since late February and had generally been outplayed by Teun Koopmeiners lately. He has logged ten shots (two on target), three chances and five interceptions in the last four matches. Atalanta will face Torino away Wednesday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots versus Sassuolo Pasalic took four shots (one on target), had two interceptions, drew one foul and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Pasalic was deployed in the midfield given Morten De Roon and Remo Freuler's absences, but he still paced his team for shots, although with little accuracy. He has posted one assist, six shots, four chances, and two interceptions in the last four appearances. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists teammate against Bologna Pasalic had one assist, one tackle and created one chance in the 1-0 victory over Bologna on Sunday.

Impact While he only played for the final 20 minutes of the match, that time was what made a difference for his side. Finding Moustapha Elhadji Cisse in the 82nd minute for a goal was the deciding factor in this victory. The forward has had inconsistent playing time lately, and it is unlikely he will make an appearance in the next match against Napoli.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target against Sampdoria Pasalic took three shots (one on target), created three chances, won one of two tackles and scored a goal in Monday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Pasalic returned to the stat-sheet after nearly a month with an easy header from close range in the first few minutes of the game. He is now up to nine goals in the season, but he has found the target just twice in 2022. He had not contributed much to the offense in the last few Serie A matches, so perhaps this goal will get him going. Atalanta will face Roma away Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russia player doesn't celebrate after scoring for Atalanta

Russia international Aleksei Miranchuk held his head down and didn’t celebrate after scoring the final goal in Atalanta’s 4-0 win over Sampdoria in Serie A

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should be back versus Napoli Pasalic has shaken off COVID-19 during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Pasalic was a late scratch for the previous game, but he should not miss further time thanks to the two-week pause. He will compete with Matteo Pessina for the starting job as no.10. He has logged eight goals, five assists, 29 shots and 22 chances in 22 appearances so far.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with COVID-19 Pasalic tested positive for Coronavirus before the Lazio match, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Pasalic is joined by six other teammates in that regard and they will try to recuperate during the break. Atalanta will face Cagliari at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Lazio tilt Pasalic could miss Saturday's match against Lazio as Atalanta had few COVID-19 cases Friday, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pasalic is reportedly among the players that contracted Coronavirus, although the team has yet to officially confirm it. With Ruslan Malinovskyi and Josip Ilicic likely to be unavailable as well, Aleksey Miranchuk could get a spot start Saturday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Inter Pasalic created three scoring chances, had three successful take-ons, won eight duels and took three shots (two on target) in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Inter.

Impact Pasalic paced his team in chances as he took on more of the creative burden with Ruslan Malinovskyi and Josip Ilicic unavailable for this one. He got denied by Samir Handanovic in a pair of menacing efforts. He has scored once and posted ten shots and three chances in the last five games. Atalanta will visit Lazio Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Pasalic scored a goal off four shots (one on target) during Sunday's 6-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Pasalic was back in the starting XI here and it didn't take long for him to make an impact, as he opened the scoring for Atalanta in the 17th minute. The attacker is having one of the best seasons of his career so far, with eight goals and five assists over 21 Serie A appearances (15 starts). Up next for Pasalic is Sunday's home match against Inter.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bags hat-trick in Venezia game Pasalic took six shots (four on target), created one chance and scored three goals in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Pasalic had his best display of the season, hitting the net three times with easy finishes in the box after successfully sneaking through defenders. He has taken full advantage of Matteo Pessina's injury to become the clear starter at the position. He is now up to eight goals, six assists, 22 shots and 21 chances created in 20 games. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of three goals Pasalic had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating three chances during Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Young Boys.

Impact Pasalic set up Jose Luis Palomino in the 51st minute assisting the second Atalanta goal. The assist was the first in the Champions League for the midfielder while his three chances created tied for the team-high total in the draw.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Carrick thrust into limelight at Man U

Michael Carrick has been thrust into one of the world’s biggest coaching jobs pretty much from out of nowhere after Manchester United fired Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Devastating against Spezia Pasalic scored twice, provided an assist, took two shots and created fie chances in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Pasalic had a dazzling display as he found the target twice with easy finishes from outside the box and also connected with Luis Muriel on the final goal of the game. Matteo Pessina has returned from a major injury, but he has likely played too well to be unseated. He has logged four goals, four assists, 14 shots and 13 chances created in the last eight starts. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Cagliari Pasalic took five shots (two on target), created four scoring chances, had two interceptions and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Pasalic had his most productive outing of the season and broke the deadlock right away with an easy tap-in from the middle of the box. He has posted two goals, three assists, 12 shots and eight chances created in the recent run of starts. However, he will have to compete with the returning Matteo Pessina going forward. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Udinese Pasalic provided one assist on one chance created during Sunday's one-all draw with Udinese.

Impact Pasalic provided his fourth assist of the season to continue his excellent run of form. The midfielder is in great form and will be an incredibly in-form option against Sampdoria. Pasalic's upside will remain limited if he falls out of the starting XI, which he's done multiple times this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Man Utd Pasalic bagged a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Manchester United.

Impact Pasalic opened the scoring with a tap-in from close range following a cross from Davide Zappacosta, and this was his second goal over his last three appearances. In fact, he has two goals and two assists in that three-game stretch.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists against Empoli Pasalic took three off-target shots, created two scoring chances, won one of two tackles and provided two assists in Sunday's 4-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Pasalic had a very unselfish performance, serving a teammate in two occasions where he could have finished on his own. He is set for an extended run with Pessina suffering a serious injury., although the coach will occasionally opt for more aggressive options. He has tallied one goal, three assists, six chances and nine tackles in ten matches so far. Atalanta will face Manchester United away Wednesday and host Udinese next Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Milan Pasalic took one shot on target and scored while playing a handful of minutes in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Pasalic made the most of his minutes by hitting the net with an easy finish from inside the box, but it was too late to really reopen the game. He will likely be the main beneficiary if Matteo Pessina is forced to miss time. He has notched one goal, one assist, four chances created and seven tackles in seven matches (four starts). Atalanta will face Empoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Torino match Pasalic had two blocks and two interceptions, won nine duels and provided an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Pasalic played in a holding role for most of the match as Atalanta were very depleted in the midfield. He still contributed offensively, as he teed up Roberto Piccoli's game-winner with a little square ball in the box. Remo Freuler will be available in next Saturday's home game versus Atalanta, so Pasalic will no longer be guaranteed to start.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morata scores as Spain beats Croatia 5-3 in extra time

Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal scored in extra time to give Spain a 5-3 win over Croatia and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS