Impact Lovato tweaked his ankle while warming up and won't be available. Lorenzo Pirola is replacing him in the back.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from starting lineup Lovato is a late scratch for Sunday's game versus Verona due to an ankle injury, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
Wins three tackles versus Sassuolo Lovato (ankle) had four clearances, drew one foul, and won three of four tackles in Sunday's 0-5 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Lovato got the start immediately upon recovering from an ankle injury but, while he picked up decent starts, his side was pummeled in this one. He should be a regular going forward. He tallied 23 tackles, 28 interceptions, 42 clearances, and ten blocks in 16 games with Cagliari last season.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On track to return Lovato (ankle) returned to full training Tuesday, Salernitana announced.
Impact Lovato resumed practicing with his teammate for the first time since picking up a major ankle sprain in late July. He's likely to be back on the squad list for the next game against Sassuolo, even though he might be lacking some conditioning given the extended absence.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Does not need surgery Lovato will no go under the knife for his ankle injury, Salernitana announced.
Impact Lovato will avoid the operation that would have knocked him out for considerable time, but he is still expected to miss two months due to a severe sprain, Corriere dello Sport informs. Federico Fazio, Norbert Gyomber, Ivan Radovanovic and soon-to-be announced Lorenzo Pirola currently sit atop of their defensive depth chart.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers serious ankle injury Lovato is expected to miss up to two months after spraining his left ankle during a friendly, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Lovato is set to miss the first five or six matchdays depending on how the rehab goes as he sustained some ligament damage. Salernitana will likely look for another starting-caliber defender this summer.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Salernitana Lovato has joined Salernitana on a permanent transfer from Atalanta, the teams announced.
Impact Lovato was included in the package to sign Ederson, which went in the opposite direction. He logged 23 tackles, 28 interceptions, 42 clearances and ten blocks in 16 appearances with Cagliari in the second half of last season and should have a major role in the back for Salernitana in 2022/2023.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances against Venezia Lovato won one tackle, took two off-target shots, had one clearance and created three scoring chances in last Sunday's 0-0 draw with Venezia.
Impact Lovato ventured forward a lot given the nature of the contest and the offensive woes of the opponents. He showed well while on loan in the second half of the season, tallying 23 tackles, 28 interceptions, 42 clearances and ten blocks in 16 matches, with one clean sheet. He might remain part of the Atalanta roster or transfer to another team in the summer.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will be back versus Verona Lovato cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Verona.
Impact Lovato will be back in the XI for Saturday's away game versus Verona and likely start over Luca Ceppitelli. He has tallied eight tackles (five won), ten interceptions, 11 clearances and five blocks in the last five appearances.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for next game Lovato won two of four tackles and seven duels, had two clearances and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.
Impact Lovato helped his side keep the clean sheet with another diligent performance in the back, but he will miss one match due to yellow-card accumulation. Sebastian Walukiewicz will replace against Genoa unless Luca Ceppitelli (calf) or Edoardo Goldaniga (ankle) shake off their injuries.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Holds up against Napoli Lovato (thigh) had one block, three interceptions and five clearances and won five duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Impact Lovato managed to start despite picking up a thigh problem in the previous game and proceeded to have a respectable performance against a tough opponent, although undermanned. He has posted four tackles, nine interceptions, 15 clearances and four blocks in six matches since joining in January. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting versus Napoli Lovato (hamstring) will be in the starting XI against Napoli on Monday.
Impact Lovato will make his third straight starting despite having picked up a hamstring problem in his previous outing. Even with the defender in action, he's unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his lack of offensive upside.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In doubt for Napoli match Lovato did not sustain a significant injury but he did not practice fully ahead of Monday's game versus Napoli, Cagliari announced.
Impact Lovato escaped without major issues after subbing off in the previous game, but he is not totally out of the woods and will be a late call for his one. Giorgio Altare and Luca Ceppitelli would be the main candidates to replace him if he could not start.
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off with injury against Empoli Lovato took one shot on target and had two clearances and bowed out after 28 minutes with a muscular problem in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli, coach Walter Mazzarri informed.
Impact Lovato could not finish the first half and will be better assessed in the next few days. Giorgio Altare replaced him in this one, but also Andrea Carboni and Luca Ceppitelli will be options to fill in next Monday's home game against Napoli, should Lovato be forced to miss time.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Commits two fouls in return Lovato had two fouls and sustained one foul in 45 minutes of play in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact After missing one match due to illness, Lovato subbed on in the 46th minute, replacing Giorgio Altare for tactical reasons. This was only the sixth appearance of the season for the defender, who has not managed to log very many significant statistics.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available against FIorentina Lovato (COVID-19) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Fiorentina.
Impact Lovato cleared the protocol Saturday, but the coach elected to go with Edoardo Goldaniga, Giorgio Altare and Adam Obert in the back in this one.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could be back versus Fiorentina Lovato has shaken off COVID-19, L'Unione Sarda reports.
Impact Lovato could technically be available for Sunday's match, although he has not practiced all week, therefore his level of conditioning will have to be assessed by the coaching staff. He has tallied three tackles, two interceptions and six clearances in two matches since switching team.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Lovato has contracted Coronavirus, Cagliari announced.
Impact Lovato immediately got a major role at his new club, but he will have to miss one or two matches because of the viral infection. Either newcomer Edoardo Goldaniga or Gabriele Zappa will replace him in the back Sunday versus Roma.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Cagliari on loan Lovato has transferred to Cagliari until the end of the season, Atalanta announced.
Impact Lovato had appeared in just six matches since being acquired from Verona last summer. He will have a prominent role at Cagliari considering that they are expected to move on from Diego Godin and Martin Caceres. He posted 23 tackles, 37 interceptions and 48 clearances in 24 matches last season.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Villarreal game Lovato (thigh) has been included in the squad list to face Villarreal Wednesday, Atalanta announced.
Impact Lovato has been out for nearly a month after suffering a thigh strain with Italy U-21. He got some run before the injury as Atalanta were dealing with a few absences in the back, but all their other defenders are available at moment. He has posted five tackles, eight interceptions and nine clearances in six matches (three starts) so far.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with strain Lovato sustained a grade one biceps femoris strain in the left thigh, Atalanta announced.
Impact Lovato picked up the injury while playing with Italy U-21. He will be out for approximately three weeks, missing several matches considering the upcoming busy schedule. Atalanta recently recovered injured starters Rafael Toloi and Berat Djimsiti and will lean on them in the back, on top of Merih Demiral, Jose Luis Palomino and Marten De Roon if needed.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers thigh injury Lovato subbed off in the first half of the Italy U-21 game against Ireland due to a thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Lovato is already on his way back to Bergamo and will soon undergo further evaluation to assess the severity of the problem. He has played a lot recently due to multiple absences in the back, but Berat Djimsiti and Rafael Toloi will be fully available after the break.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Lazio Lovato sent in two crosses, won two of two tackles, had one interception and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.
Impact Lovato drew another start due to Atalanta's absences in the back and, while he had some issues on that end, he contributed to the first goal with a precise long-ball for Duvan Zapata. He has posted five tackles, eight interceptions, eight clearances and two blocks in six games. Atalanta will host Manchester United in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Cagliari next Saturday.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to Atalanta Lovato has joined Atalanta on a permanent deal from Verona, the club announced.
Impact Lovato was a standout performer in his second Serie A campaign, earning a move to a bigger club. He posted 23 tackles, 37 interceptions and 48 clearances in 24 matches (14 starts) in 2020/2021. He will start off with a back-up role at Atalanta, but they are not particularly deep defensively.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
