Impact Demiral will start the match on Saturday. The defender missed last two matches because of a hamstring injury.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MERIH DEMIRAL #28 - DEFENDER - AL-AHLI SAUDI
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Starts against Lazio Demiral has been included in the starting XI for the match against Lazio on Saturday.
Could be back against Lazio Demiral will be assessed in the final practice but he has good chances to return in Saturday's game versus Lazio, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.
Impact Demiral has missed the past two matches because of a minor hamstring issue. If fit, he would likely get the start because Atalanta are missing a few defenders. He has tallied 11 tackles, 16 interceptions and 31 clearances in nine games, with one clean sheet.
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Ruled out for Sampdoria game Demiral (thigh) was not named in Atalanta's squad list to face Sampdoria Wednesday.
Impact Demiral has not progressed enough to be ready to play. Morten De Roon, Matteo Lovato and Jose Luis Palomino should get another start in the back, with youngster Giorgio Scalvini as the top backup.
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Unavailable against Udinese Demiral (thigh) did not make the bench for Sunday's game versus Udinese.
Impact Demiral was part of the initial squad list for the game, but he has not progressed enough to be an option after picking up an injury in the midweek Champions League game. Matteo Lovato is starting in the back alongside Marten De Roon and Jose Luis Palomino.
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Avoids substantial injuries Demiral (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Udinese as the tests ruled out serious injuries after he bowed out versus Manchester United.
Impact Demiral might not start in this one considering the recent ailment, but he will not be forced to miss time. Matteo Lovato will be his primary competitor in the back. Rafael Toloi (thigh) and Berat Djimsiti (arm) are on the mend.
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Brought off at halftime Demiral was brought off at half time after suffering an apparent hamstring injury during Wednesday's clash with Manchester United.
Impact Demiral scored in the first half against Manchester United, but was seen holding his hamstring after scoring. It appears that the issue was serious enough that he wasn't brought out for the second half. Matteo Lovato was brought on in his place, and figures to take his place for Sunday's clash with Udinese if Demiral cannot play.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid against Empoli Demiral had three interceptions and three clearances, won six duels and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-1 win over Empoli.
Impact Demiral had a tidy performance in the back and is set to take on more responsibilities with Berat Djimsiti out for a month and Rafael Toloi picking up another injury in this one. He has recorded ten tackles, 15 interceptions and 26 clearances in eight games. Atalanta will face Manchester United away Wednesday and host Udinese next Sunday.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wins eight duels versus Inter Demiral had seven clearances and two interceptions and won nine duels and one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.
Impact Demiral put together his best stat-line since joining Atalanta, but he also caused a PK due to an inadvertent handball on a cross. He is poised to benefit if Jose Luis Palomino misses time after getting hurt in this game. He has logged seven tackles, five interceptions, 19 clearances and two blocks in five games. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.
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Joins Atalanta on loan Demiral joined Atalanta on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Juventus on Friday.
Impact Demiral only made 15 league appearances (10 starts) last season and added five more appearances (three starts) in the UCL, and never really found a starting role in Turin. Now that he's found a club in need of central-defensive help, it wouldn't be surprising to see a substantial increase in his minutes, though it will still be on Demiral to earn his place in the lineup and make his temporary home a permanent one.
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Saddled with own goal versus Italy Demiral had three interceptions and nine clearances, won three duels and scored an own goal in Friday's 0-3 loss to Italy.
Impact Demiral logged a high number of clearances but mostly struggled like the rest of his teammates in the back. He inadvertently opened the scoring by getting hit by a strong cross and deflecting the ball into his own net. Turkey will face a weaker opponent Wednesday as they will taken on Switzerland.
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Unused against Bologna Demiral featured for just 20 minutes in the last 13 matches of the season because of two separate muscular injuries.
Impact Demiral saw plenty of action in the early going because of Matthijs De Ligt was out, but he struggled to find minutes in the second half of the campaign. He tallied 12 tackles, 21 interceptions and 39 clearances in 15 matches (ten starts) in 2020/21, contributing to three clean sheets.
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