RAFAEL TOLOI NEWS

Provides assist against Atalanta Toloi created three scoring chances, had two blocks and two interceptions and picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atalanta.

Impact Toloi was very busy on both ends in this one despite his role and set up Merih Demiral's goal with a great through ball behind the defense. It is his first helper of the campaign, while he has recorded 29 tackles, 24 clearances and 17 interceptions, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will host Villarreal in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Verona next Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in the back versus Juventus Toloi had five interceptions, two clearances and one block and won five duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Toloi contributed to holding in check the opponents with another physical and attentive performance in the back. This was his best outing since recently returning from a thigh injury. Atalanta will face Venezia at home Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five duels versus Spezia Toloi (thigh) had one interception and one clearance and won five duels and one tackle in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Toloi made his return after some time on the shelf due to a thigh injury as expected, and had an ordinary performance in the back, although his side gave up two cheap goals. He is poised to see regular minutes going forward. He has tallied 20 tackles, nine interceptions and 19 clearances in nine games, two three clean sheets. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Spezia Toloi has been included in the starting XI for the match against Spezia on Saturday.

Impact Toloi will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from a thigh injury.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will be ready after third break Toloi (thigh) was able to practice regularly Friday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Toloi missed the last six matches due to a thigh strain. He was trying to return earlier, but the staff opted to slow things down to let him fully. The coach had already anticipated him returning after the break. Barring some load management after the injury, he is set to reprise his starting role, while the other defenders will rotate next to him. He has posted 19 tackles, eight interceptions and 18 clearances in eight games, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next two games Toloi (thigh) will return after the third international break, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Toloi had a little setback in the last few days and the coach confirmed that they will take it slower with him, allowing him to heal fully. Atalanta will have three pure center-backs available in the next two games, so it is possible that Marten De Roon moves back to the midfield.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slows down in rehab Toloi had a little hiccup and will most likely miss Saturday's match with Lazio and Tuesday's one against Manchester United, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Toloi has sat out the last three matches and will probably sat out at least two more because of a thigh pull. Atalanta could recover Merih Demiral but lost Jose Luis Palomino compared to the previous game. The only other options in the back are Matteo Lovato, Marten De Roon and youngster Giorgio Scalvini.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with pull Toloi suffered an adductor pull in the right thigh, L'Eco di Bergamo reports.

Impact Toloi injured a different muscle compared to the one that forced him to miss time recently and avoided a strain. He will miss at least a couple of weeks and will look to return before the third international break. Matteo Lovato is in line to get more minutes and the coach will also deploy Marten De Roon as center-back more often, opening up a spot in the midfield, especially in more difficult matches.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Empoli Toloi was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Empoli in the 42nd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He created a chance and made two interceptions in the match before be...

Impact It is unclear whether Toloi will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury, which could be a re-aggravation of the thigh injury that kept him out of the international window earlier this month.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Empoli match Toloi (thigh) has shaken off his injury, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Toloi has recovered from a thigh strain that cost him one game and should reprise his starting role in the back. He has posted ten tackles, four interceptions, 15 clearances and three blocks in five matches, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing after injury Toloi practiced with the rest of his teammates Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Toloi missed the previous game due to a slight thigh strain, but he appears on track to be available for Sunday's match versus Empoli. It will be up to the coach to decide whether to field him right away or spare him for the Manchester United clash.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing strain Toloi is recovering from a small strain in the biceps femoris muscle of the right thigh, L'Eco di Bergamo reports.

Impact Toloi took some tests after being a late scratch for the Milan clash. He might be forced to miss further matches as the standard timetable for this kind of injury is three-to-four weeks.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Milan Toloi is not part of the game-day squad list to face Milan due to a late thigh injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Toloi was expected to start in this one, but he picked up an issue late in the week and has been scratched even though the coach stated he was fine in the pre-game presser. Jose Luis Palomino is back into the XI to fill in.

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 week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Inter Toloi took three shots (one on target), won five duels, had two clearances and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Toloi found himself in perfect position to punch in the ball after a save by the opposing goalkeeper on a shot by Ruslan Malinovskyi. It is his first goal of the season. He has notched 14 tackles, six interceptions and 16 clearances in six games. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well versus Salernitana Toloi won seven duels and had eight clearances, two interceptions and one block in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Toloi played a major role in protecting the goalkeeper in this one and piled up defensive stats in a match where Atalanta risked conceding a few times, but ultimately blanked the opponents. He has posted eight tackles, 12 clearances and five interceptions in four games, contributing to two clean sheets. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gritty versus Fiorentina Toloi won three of three tackles and six duels and has two clearances in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Toloi had a solid match, but that did not prevent the opponents from hitting the net twice on PKs. He has logged three tackles, one interception and three clearances in two matches, contributing to one clean sheet. Atalanta will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two duels versus Bologna Toloi (neck) won two duels and had one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Toloi got the nod despite some neck soreness and did not fill the stat-sheet as Atalanta pulled the strings for most of the game. They will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bologna Toloi (neck) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Toloi had some neck issues this week, but it looks like he'll play through them and be in his usual spot Saturday. He missed the opener due to suspension, but as long as he's healthy, he's a regular after starting 29 league matches last season.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Might not start against Bologna Toloi dealt with neck soreness throughout the week and might begin on the bench in Saturday's match versus Bologna, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Toloi missed the opener due to a suspension. The hiccup might cost him the starting job, and the coach could go with the same back-line that played in the previous game, formed by Jose Luis Palomino, Merih Demiral and Berat Djimsiti.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eligible to face Bologna Toloi cleared his one-game suspension in the opening match against Torino.

Impact Toloi will probably get the start in Saturday's home contest against Bologna, pushing either Jose Luis Palomino or Berat Djimsiti to the bench. He logged two goals, 51 tackles, 63 clearances and 33 interceptions in 31 matches last season.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Spain Toloi had one interception, won one duel and committed two fouls in 46 minutes in Tuesday's 5-3 win on PKs over Spain.

Impact Toloi replaced Emerson, who could not play the entirety of the game, and was mostly limited to some defensive work. He has registered one assist, four chances created and two crosses in four Euro matches (one start). He will likely have a similar role in Sunday's final against either England or Denmark.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Toloi has suffered a knock in practice, coach Roberto Mancini informed, and, while it is not a major problem, he could be one of the three players to not make the game-day squad li...

Impact Toloi is nursing a minor issue, but the return of Alessandro Florenzi pushes him back in the pecking order, therefore he might be on the stands for the Spain clash.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals

It’s a match between teams who have almost forgotten what it feels like to lose

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS