MARIO PASALIC NEWS

Busy at both ends in Mila game Pasalic won three duels and had two interceptions, three shots (one on goal), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 tie with AC Milan.

Impact Pasalic wasn't as productive as in the opener, also because he was facing a better opponent, but still managed to put together an okay stat line. He has logged one assist, five shots (one on target), two chances created and five interceptions through two games. Atalanta will face Verona away Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta holds Milan 1-1, Napoli beats Monza 4-0 in Serie A

Atalanta has held defending champion AC Milan to a 1-1 draw in their Serie A clash

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist Pasalic logged one assist during a 2-0 win against Sampdoria on Saturday.

Impact Pasalic headed an accurate cross by Duvan Zapata to set up a goal scored by Rafael Toloi. The Croatian had his best season during the 2021-22 Serie A campaign, and fantasy managers should expect a similar level of production as long as he continues starting.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances against Empoli Pasalic took five off-target shots, created four scoring chances, won four duels and had one successful take-on in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Pasalic put together a good stat line while trying to help his team offensively, but he lacked precision like most of his teammates in this one. He has notched 14 goals, seven assists, 59 shots (21 on target) and 44 chances in 46 appearances ( 30 starts) across all competitions in 2021/2022.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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