ROBIN GOSENS NEWS

Ronaldo to the rescue again as United draws 2-2 at Atalanta

Cristiano Ronaldo has again come to Manchester United’s rescue with two goals to salvage a 2-2 draw at Atalanta in the Champions League

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo saves Man U again with another late winner in CL

Cristiano Ronaldo has saved Manchester United again in the Champions League

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barcelona plays for Champions League survival

Barcelona needs to find a way to beat Dynamo Kyiv at home to have a realistic chance of advancing to the knockout stage of the Champions League

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss extended time Gosens sustained a severe thigh issue and will be out approximately for two months, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Gosens suffered a grade three strain of the biceps femoris muscle and is tentatively expected to be back after the third international break in late November. Davide Zappacosta and Joakim Maehle will be the top choices on the flanks in the next few games, and Giuseppe Pezzella will see an uptick of minutes as well. The coach has also occasionally adapted his center-backs to those roles when needed.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ter Stegen, Ginter back in Germany squad for WCup qualifiers

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter have returned to the Germany squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers thigh injury Gosens strained a muscle in the right thigh, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Gosens appeared to hurt his knee, as his leg got trapped underneath his body while falling, but he suffered a muscular injury instead. The tests will likely confirm the initial diagnosis. He will miss Saturday's clash with Milan and will look to recover during the break. Davide Zappacosta and Joakim Maehle will man the flanks Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Big-match habit: Pessina scores CL winner for Atalanta

Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina does not score often

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits injured Wednesday Gosens was forced off in the 11th minute with a possible knee injury in Wednesday's match against Young Boys.

Impact Gosens couldn't continue after barely 10 minutes into Wednesday's match, which isn't a good sign. Fortunately, they still have Joakim Maehle on the bench to enter on the left wing and it's possible he'll be asked to start Sunday against Milan.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Inter Gosens took three off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and had two interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Gosens had a rather muted display mostly because of the caliber of the opponent, and he left something on the table on his attempts. He has scored twice, taken 18 shots, created five chances and sent in five crosses in seven appearances. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter extends unbeaten start with 3-1 win at Fiorentina

Inter Milan’s attack might be better off without Romelu Lukaku

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores with lone shot Gosens scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Gosens found the back of the net after just three minutes opening the scoring early. The goal was the first of the season for the wide man coming from his lone shot in the match. Gosens was subbed off in the 69th minute.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Salernitana Gosens took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, won one duel and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Gosens was forced to defend more than usual as Salernitana attack a lot down his flank. He was unlucky in the final minutes as his header was cleared on the crossbar by a defender. He had opened his seasonal tally in the previous Champions League game. He has registered 14 shots, three chances created and three crosses thus far. Atalanta will host Sassuolo Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern tops Barça 3-0, United loses, Lukaku powers Chelsea

It has been a tale of three strikers for the start of the Champions League group stage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villarreal held by Atalanta in return to Champions League

Villarreal has been frustrated by Atalanta in its return to the Champions League after a 10-year absence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Villarreal Gosens scored a goal and made three interceptions in Tuesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Villarreal. He also made a block, a clearance, and he took three shots (two on targ...

Impact Gosens scored the equalizer late on in Tuesday's game, splitting the Champions League points with Villarreal. He has averaged three shots per game in all competitions for Atalanta this season, and that should continue Saturday against Serie A basement-dwellers Salernitana, which have already conceded 11 goals in three matches.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws PK against Fiorentina Gosens took three off-target shots, had one interception, won four duels and drew two fouls in 40 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Gosens came off the bench following the break, where he also dealt with a foot problem. He was not precise when finishing, but he had a clever play to draw a penalty kick that re-opened the contest in the second half. He is off to a relatively slow start as he has yet to score or assist after three matches. He has posted nine shots, two chances and two crosses. Atalanta will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and Salernitana Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Features versus Iceland Gosens (foot) appeared off the bench in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Iceland.

Impact Gosens sprained his foot in the first game of the break, missed the second, but he managed to return on the pitch for the third one. He is good to go for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina, and the Atalanta coach will decide whether to start him or not mostly based on his level of fatigue.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not dealing with major problem Gosens (foot) will miss the World Cup qualifier versus Armenia, but he could be back for the following one against Iceland, Sport1 reports.

Impact Gosens is nursing a foot sprain and, while the situation looked worrisome at first, he was able to practice partially in the last couple of days. It is not a guarantee he will be able to play with Germany, but he has a week to be ready for the next Serie A match versus Fiorentina, which could be enough for him to recover.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with foot problem Gosens suffered a capsular injury in his left foot against Liechtenstein and his availability for the next matches has yet to be determined, Germany announced.

Impact Gosens sprained his ankle/foot in the final minutes of the World Cup qualifier and limped off. He avoided a fracture and the fact that he will not make an immediate return to Atalanta suggests that the injury is not overly severe. That could still happen in the next couple of days.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle problem Gosens bowed out with a few minutes to go in the World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein due to an ankle sprain, coach Hansi Flick disclosed.

Impact Gosens will soon take some tests to assess the severity of the problem. "He was hurting, he slightly twisted his ankle and put some weight on it. He is undergoing further evaluations, we will have to wait for their results," the coach stated.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured during internationals Gosens suffered a leg injury late in Germany's World Cup qualifying victory against Liechtenstein.

Impact Gosens' injury came after Germany had used all of its substitutions, and his team was forced to play the last few minutes down a man. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury. Germany play again Sunday and Wednesday, while Atalanta plays Fiorentina on Sept. 11.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots against Bologna Gosens took four shots (two on target), created one scoring chance, had two interceptions and won eight duels in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Gosens had a much more active performance than in the opener and had one of the most threatening shots by his side, but Lukas Skorupski denied him. He also had a good opportunity in the second half but botched an attempt from good positions. Atalanta will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three new faces for Germany in Hansi Flick's 1st squad

Germany coach Hansi Flick has made three new call-ups and recalled five players including Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held in check by Torino Gosens took two shots (zero on target), created one scoring chance, won two of three tackles and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Gosens had a pair of major chances but was unable to break through in the opener as the opponents guarded him very closely. He posted 11 goals and six assists in the past campaign. Atalanta will host Bologna Saturday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta players replicating club form at Euro 2020

Atalanta has overachieved in Italy and Atalanta’s players have been overachieving at the European Championship

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS