RAFAEL TOLOI NEWS

Busy defensively in win Toloi had four tackles (four won), six clearances, and four interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win against Roma.

Impact Toloi paced his squad in most defensive categories Sunday, including tackles, clearances and interceptions. He was a big reason his squad were able to maintain the clean sheet in this one and will remain a leader in central defense.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One goal, two blocks Toloi (thigh) logged one goal and two blocks during a 2-0 win against Sampdoria on Saturday.

Impact Toloi's thigh was mended before August. He equaled his goal tally of the 2021-22 Serie A and logged Atalanta's best block tally during the team's first game of the new season. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Toloi to not only be one of the team's main defenders but arguably its best.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Empoli match Toloi (thigh) has not been called up for Saturday's game versus Empoli.

Impact Toloi has played just two out of the last 11 matches due to a pair of relapses of a thigh strain. The coach has replaced him with either Morten De Roon or Giorgio Scalvini, opening up a spot in the midfield in the first case. Toloi closes his season with one goal, 58 tackles, 35 interceptions, 41 clearances and 12 blocks in 28 appearances, contributing to five clean sheets.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from another strain Toloi is back on the mend with an adductor strain, La Nazione informs.

Impact Toloi suffered the third straight injury in the same area and might not be able to return before the end of the season. Giorgio Scalvini and Jose Luis Palomino have gotten more run while he spent plenty time on the shelf in the last two months.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Salernitana match Toloi is missing from Atalanta's squad list to face Salernitana Monday.

Impact Toloi recently returned from a thigh issue and it is unclear whether he is still suffering from it or if he picked up a different issue. Merih Demiral, Berat Djimsiti, Jose Luis Palomino and Giorgio Scalvini will be the top four defenders for Atalanta Monday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half against Torino Toloi (thigh) had one clearance, drew two fouls and had two tackles (zero won) in 45 minutes in Wednesday's 4-4 draw with Torino.

Impact Toloi came off the bench but looked fine in his return from the second thigh injury in a short span, but he did not put up numbers. He will likely be back in the XI in Monday's home game versus Salernitana. He has logged 38 tackles, 26 interceptions, 35 clearances and 11 blocks in 20 Serie A appearances, with three clean sheets.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Torino Toloi (thigh) has been called up for Wednesday's match against Torino.

Impact Toloi will be back after missing three games with a relapse of a thigh injury. He generally starts whenever available, but the coaching staff might be more cautious with him this time. He has logged 36 tackles, 26 interceptions, 34 clearances and 11 blocks in 20 Serie A games, with three clean sheets.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Verona match Toloi was omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Verona Monday due to a new thigh injury.

Impact Toloi returned last week, but had to sit out the midweek Europa League bout afterward and will miss time in domestic play as well. It is unclear if the relapse is as serious as the previous problem. One between Berat Djimsiti and Giorgio Scalvini will start in the back Monday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three duels against Sassuolo Toloi (thigh) had one block, one interception and two clearances and won three duels in 58 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Toloi surprisingly drew the start immediately after shaking off a thigh issue and had an okay showing. He should be a staple of the XI going forward, although Atalanta are rotating a lot in Serie A as they are going all-in on Europa League. He has logged 36 tackles, 26 interceptions and 34 clearances in 20 matches in domestic play, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Toloi is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Sassuolo.

Impact Toloi returns after dealing with a thigh injury that kept him out three matches. The defender takes up a role in the Atalanta back line for their Serie A clash with Sassuolo.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sassuolo match Toloi (thigh) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Toloi is available after missing three matches with a thigh strain. He could replace Giorgio Scalvini, who filled in for him, or give Merih Demiral or Jose Luis Palomino a breather. He has notched 34 tackles, 25 interceptions, 32 clearances and ten blocks in 19 Serie A appearances, with three clean sheets.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still absent Toloi (thigh) was not named in Atalanta's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.

Impact Toloi will remain sidelined through the break because of a thigh strain and never practiced in the last couple of weeks, so he could easily miss further matches. Merih Demiral, Jose Luis Palomino, Berat Djimsiti and Giogio Scalvini are the top options in the back without Toloi.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might miss time after the break Toloi has been diagnosed with a grade one flexor strain in the right thigh after getting hurt against Bayer Leverkusen, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Toloi will try to get healthy during the break, however it could take up to a month from him to heal depending on how the rehab goes. Merih Demiral, Jose Luis Palomino and Berat Djimsiti will be the top options in the back while Toloi is out, and Giorgio Scalvini will be the main backup.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with hamstring issue Toloi was forced off in the first half of Thursday's Europa League match with Leverkusen.

Impact Toloi pulled up lame and was carried off the pitch, but did walk to the treatment room under his own power. While the weekend trip to Bologna is likely going to come too soon for the defender, more information should be available following the conclusion of Thursday's match.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Toloi served his one-game ban in Satuday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Toloi had to sit out one due to yellow-card accumulation. He will return to the XI in next Sunday's home game versus Genoa, likely replacing the suspended Morten De Roon, with Atalanta going back to their usual scheme. He has posted six tackles, six interceptions and four clearances in the last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Roma clash Toloi took two off-target shots, won one of two tackles and dive duels and had one block in Monday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Toloi had just a low-end line in this one and was booked for a silly foul when the game was already sealed. Berat Djimsiti and Merih Demiral will be available for Saturday's away game versus Roma and will likely be joined by Jose Luis Palomino in the back.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stifling against Juventus Toloi took three off-target shots, won three of five tackles and 11 duels and had one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Toloi turned in a solid shift to contribute holding in check a potent offense. He is now up to 27 tackles, 21 interceptions, 29 clearances and nine blocks in 16 matches, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench versus Lazio Toloi (COVID-19) had one interception in 19 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Toloi cleared the protocol in the lead-up of the game, but the coach elected to bring him off the bench in this one. He will likely resume starting over one of the other three regulars in February 6th's home game versus Cagliari. He has tallied 22 tackles, 21 interceptions and 28 clearances in 15 appearances, with three clean sheets.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Toloi (COVID-19) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Toloi is healthy enough to make the bench Saturday, as he's probably lacking fitness following a bout with COVID-19. He may be used off the bench, but Atalanta have a full set of regular defenders in the starting XI, so he may not be risked if not completely ready.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might be available versus Lazio Toloi has a chance to return in Saturday's game against Lazio, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Toloi missed the previous game reportedly because of COVID-19 protocols, although Atalanta did not confirm whether he tested positive. He would probably start if he was indeed available. He has recorded 22 tackles, 20 interceptions, 28 clearances and nine blocks in 14 Serie A matches, with three clean sheets.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Inter clash Toloi was unavailable for Sunday's 0-0 tie with Inter.

Impact Toloi has reportedly been placed in the COVID-19 protocol, as the coach alluded to in the post-game remarks. He will try to clear it ahead of Saturday's road game versus Lazio, otherwise Atalanta will go with the same backline used in this one.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Inter match Toloi has not practiced in recent days, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Toloi was not spotted at the training center in recent days and Atalanta announced more COVID-19 cases earlier in the week. If his absence was confirmed, Berat Djimsiti, Merih Demiral and Jose Luis Palomino would start in the back.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available against Torino Toloi (thigh) returned to full practice Monday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Toloi was diagnosed with a thigh strain after missing the previous match versus Genoa two weeks ago, but the time off could help not miss another fixture. He will be in contention primarily with Berat Djimsiti to start Thursday. He has notched 22 tackles, 16 interceptions and 28 clearances in 12 matches so far, with three clean sheets.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing strain Toloi suffered an adductor strain in the right thigh before the Genoa game and is in doubt for the first two matches after the break, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Toloi might miss additional time after sitting out the previous game, as it could take him up to three-to-four weeks to recuperate. Jose Luis Palomino, Merih Demiral, Berat Djimsiti and Matteo Lovato are the top options in the back with Toloi on the shelf.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa game Toloi has not been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Genoa Tuesday due to a thigh problem, the club informed.

Impact Toloi picked up the injury in practice and will be better assessed in the next couple of days. He will have a pair of weeks to shake it off ahead of the following game. Berat Djimisti, Merih Demiral and Jose Luis Palomino will likely get the nod in this one, unless the coach decided to give a chance to the rarely used Matteo Lovato.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE