Serie A leader Inter Milan held to 0-0 draw at Atalanta
Inter Milan failed to score a goal in an Italian league match for the first time in almost a year as it was held to a 0-0 draw at AtalantaJANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATTEO PESSINA #32 - MIDFIELDER - AC MONZA
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Scores off bench in win Pessina scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and created one chance after coming off the bench during Sunday's 6-2 win over Udinese.
Impact Pessina was a halftime substitute, replacing Marten de Roon and didn't produce anything noteworthy until the stoppage time, when he sealed the 6-2 win for Atalanta with a one-timed shot from just outside the box. This was the first league goal for the attacker this season and he'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during next Sunday's clash against league leaders Inter Milan.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fairly productive against Napoli Pessina took two shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, drew one foul and won five duels in Saturday's 3-2 win over Napoli.
Impact Pessina drew the start over Mario Pasalic in this one and came in second for chances within his team. He has posted two shots, eight chances created and four tackles in the last six games since coming back from a thigh injury. Atalanta will host Villarreal in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Verona next Sunday.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates four chances against Venezia Pessina sent in one accurate cross, created four scoring chances, won two of four tackles and drew one foul in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.
Impact Pessina played in a more defensive position than usual, but he still had a major offensive output, co-pacing his team in chances. It will be tough for him to unseat Mario Pasalic and resume being a full-time starter like before his injury. He has posted one goal, 11 shots, ten chances created and 16 tackles in 13 games. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes late cameo versus Cagliari Pessina (thigh) had one successful take-on and won one duel while subbing in late in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.
Impact Pessina saw limited action off the bench in his first game after a significant injury. He will likely alternate with Mario Pasalic going forward. He has tallied one goal, 11 shots, five chances created and nine tackles in seven games. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Cagliari game Pessina (thigh) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Cagliari Saturday.
Impact Pessina is available after missing a month with a thigh strain, although there was fear he would be sidelined for more time. He will probably be eased into action, but he is set to eat into Mario Pasalic's playing time going forward. He has tallied one goal, 11 shots, five chances crated and nine tackles in eight games (seven starts).
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Italy begins hunt for another trophy against familiar foe
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Diagnosed with severe injury Pessina has suffered a grade two strain of the flexor muscle in the right thigh, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.
Impact Pessina is poised to miss six-to-eight weeks considering the severity of the problem. Mario Pasalic, Josip Ilicic and Luis Muriel are set to see an uptick of playing time depending on what tactical posture the coach decides to have. Pessina could be back in late November.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured against Milan Pessina was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against AC Milan in the 24th minute after suffering an injury. He took a shot in the match before being taken off.
Impact It is unclear whether Pessina will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury. He was selected to join the Italian National Team for the upcoming Nations League Finals this week, but he may have to miss it if the injury is serious enough.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next weekSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big-match habit: Pessina scores CL winner for Atalanta Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina does not score often
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Big-match habit: Pessina scores CL winner for Atalanta
Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina does not score oftenSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores goal in win Pessina scored a goal on two shots (two on target) in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Young Boys.
Impact It was the first goal of the season for Pessina despite having racked up 10 shots (three on target) in seven appearances this season. The midfielder has started six of the club's eight matches and should remain in the mix for the starting XI against AC Milan on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances against Inter Pessina (foot) created two scoring chances, drew two fouls, won three duels and had one interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.
Impact Pessina stayed in the lineup despite a knock, but he had a so-so performance besides creating a pair of chances. He is more of a tactical weapon than a fantasy asset. He has registered eight shots, three chances created, five crosses and seven tackles in six games. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Inter clash Pessina (foot) has been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Inter Saturday.
Impact Pessina picked up a knock late in the week, but the issue will not force him to miss the game altogether. He will be in contention primarily with Mario Pasalic to get the nod as an attacking midfielder. He has posted seven shots, two crosses and four tackles thus far, and he has yet to score or assist.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Inter game Pessina was limited in practice due to a knock on the foot, Atalanta announced.
Impact Pessina will try to shake it off, but he is at serious risk of missing Saturday's match versus Inter. If he could not go, Mario Pasalic and Aleksey Miranchuk would be the next men up in the position, now that Marten De Roon as returned in the midfield.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Italy's youth on show in Serie A after Ronaldo, Lukaku exits
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Verratti goes from Euro 2016 nightmare to Euro 2020 final
Marco Verratti's European Championship was almost over before it had even startedJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creates one chance against Spain Pessina had one block and one interception and created one scoring chance in 46 minutes in Tuesday's 5-3 win on PKs over Spain.
Impact Pessina put up limited stats despite playing a decent amount of minutes. He has had some success in previous games, but he was not elevated from a bench role. He has recorded two goals, four shots, three chances created and three clearances in four Euro games (one start). Italy will face either England or Denmark in the final Sunday.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Italy and Spain to meet again at a European Championship
Italy and Spain are going to meet at the European Championship for the fourth tournament in a row and this time a place in the final will be on the lineJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atalanta players replicating club form at Euro 2020
Atalanta has overachieved in Italy and Atalanta’s players have been overachieving at the European ChampionshipJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pessina's goal celebration becomes a sensation back in Italy
Matteo Pessina’s goal-scoring celebration has become quite a sensation back home in ItalyJUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy 2-1 Austria Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina score for Italy in extra time as the Azzurri overcome a challenge from Austria to secure a 2-1 win and pr...
JUNE 28, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM
Finds target in Austria match Pessina took one shot on target, had four successful take-ons, won six duels and scored a goal in 53 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Austria.
Impact Pessina replaced Nicolo Barella in the second half and doubled Italy's lead in overtime with a pretty cross-shot from close-range. He will likely continue to provide some offensive punch off the bench in the next round. Italy will face Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals Friday. Pessina has recorded two goals, two chances created, three shots and three clearances in three Euro appearances (one start).
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Italy sets record for not conceding, then allows a goal
Italy broke its own world record for not conceding a goal in international soccer after 19 hours of flawless defendingJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
