RUSLAN MALINOVSKYI NEWS

Comes off bench in Roma clash Malinovskyi (calf) took one shot on target, drew one foul, had three successful take-ons and won four duels in 30 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Malinovskyi looked fine despite dealing with a calf problem, but he could not propel his team to a tie. He has strong chances to resume starting in next Sunday's home game versus Genoa. He has logged three goals, 11 shots, three chances and seven crosses in the last five appearances.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Roma clash Malinovskyi (calf) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Roma Saturday.

Impact Malinovskyi is not in peak shape, but he has not ruled out in advance and therefore he could have the opportunity to log at least a few minutes. He scored three times and added ten shots, four chances and seven crosses in the last four matches.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In serious doubt for Roma clash Malinovskyi escaped without serious calf issues, but he has not practiced fully in the lead-up of Saturday's match versus Roma, Prima Bergamo informs.

Impact Malinovskyi took some tests that came back clean, but he might end up missing some time to avoid more serious issues. Atalanta replenished their offensive depths last week with the returns of Luis Muriel and Aleksey Miranchuk, who re-joined Jeremie Boga, Mario Pasalic, Matteo Pessina and Teun Koopmeiners.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf issue Malinovskyi felt some discomfort in his calf in warm-ups and will soon take some tests, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Malinovskyi was scheduled to start Monday, but he got hurt right before the game. The injury could force him to miss some time since it is a tricky area, but more will be known once the club divulges the results of the exams.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russia player doesn't celebrate after scoring for Atalanta

Russia international Aleksei Miranchuk held his head down and didn’t celebrate after scoring the final goal in Atalanta’s 4-0 win over Sampdoria in Serie A

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Monday Malinovskyi was a late scratch for Monday's match against Sampdoria because of a possible muscle strain.

Impact Mario Pasalic came into the XI for Malinovskyi on Monday, though the team didn't officially announce an update before the match. It's a tough break for Malinovskyi, who is from Ukraine and was looking to repeat his last performance, two goals in the Europa League win against Olympiacos.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barca advances in Europa League, Rangers knock out Dortmund

Barcelona found its scoring touch again to reach the round of 16 of the Europa League with a 4-2 win over Napoli on Thursday, while Rangers knocked out Borussia Dortmund in Glasgow

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paltry in Fiorentina match Malinovskyi took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, drew four fouls and won four duels in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Malinovskyi did not produce a lot even though he tried to pull the string as the only healthy staple in the Atalanta attack. He has scored twice, provided an assist and added eight shots, seven chances and 12 crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will host Sampdoria next Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Juventus Malinovskyi took one shot on target, created one chance, won four duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Malinovskyi oddly came off the bench in this one, but he still delivered by finding the target with a piledriver from distance. He has scored twice, provided an assist and posted 11 shots and nine chances in the last five games. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leão's early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A

AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poised to return against Cagliari Malinovskyi was a full go in practice in recent days, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Malinovskyi was reportedly one of the several Atalanta players that contracted COVID-19, although the club did not confirm the names. He is in line for a bigger workload with Josip Ilicic out indefinitely. He has notched five goals, two assists, 41 shots and 35 chances in 19 matches (14 starts). Atalanta will host Cagliari Sunday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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 Atalanta

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched for Inter clash game Malinovskyi is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Inter.

Impact Malinovskyi was expected to start but is a late scratch for unknown reasons. Mario Pasalic and Matteo Pessina will start together behind Luis Muriel.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Malinovskyi scored a goal off two shots (one on target), provided an assist, created four chances, made three tackles (two won) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 6-2 win over Udin...

Impact Malinovskyi had a big first half here, assisting Luis Muriel for his side's second goal and then finding the back of the net himself in the 43rd minute to make it 3-0 for Atalanta. The playmaker scored three goals over his last five appearances in all competitions and will try to keep it up during next Sunday's clash against league leaders Inter Milan.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More frustration for Mourinho as Roma wastes lead over Juve

Juventus came back from two goals down for a 4-3 win at Roma in the Italian league

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta will not face Torino Thursday Atalanta will not play against Torino Thursday because the opponents are isolating due to several COVID-19 cases, the club announced.

Impact Atalanta will be initially awarded the game, but it will be rescheduled after an appeal. They might remain sidelined Sunday as well since Udinese are in the same situation as Torino.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Roma Malinovskyi will be available for Saturday's home game versus Roma following a one-game suspension.

Impact Malinovskyi had to sit out one match after being booked for the fifth time in the campaign. He will be in contention to start with Josip Ilicic, as it has been the case in recent matches. He has scored three times in the last five appearances, adding 12 shots, seven chances crated and 22 crosses.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in UCL loss Malinovskyi scored a goal off four shots (one on target) and sent in three crosses (two accurate) after coming off the bench during Thursday's 3-2 Champions League loss against Vil...

Impact Malinovskyi was brought at halftime as part of a double substitution and gave a huge spark to the offensive end, bringing a lot of danger on set pieces and scoring his side's first goal in the 71st minute with a powerful shot from just outside the box that was deflected off a defender's leg before going into the back of the net. With goals in back to back matches, the attacker will now serve a one-match yellow card suspension during Sunday's Serie A visit to Verona.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal makes last 16 in CL, Leicester falls in Europa

Villarreal clinched the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Thursday, while Leicester failed to advance in the Europa League

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villarreal last team to advance in Champions League

Villarreal secured the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League by holding on for a 3-2 win at Atalanta in a game that had been postponed because of snowfall

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Napoli Malinovskyi took two shots (one on target), sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created three chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Napoli and will miss one game...

Impact Malinovskyi put together another tremendous display where he opened the scoring with a lefty rocket just below the crossbar and paced his team in crosses. However, he also picked up his fifth yellow card and will have to miss next Sunday's road game against Verona, where Josip Ilicic will likely fill in for him. He has strong chances of getting the nod Wednesday against Villarreal in Champions League. He has scored twice and posted nine shots, eight chances created and 20 crosses in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Juventus Malinovskyi took two off-target shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Malinovskyi drew the start for the second match in a row, but he was not particularly impactful in this one. He will continue to alternate with Josip Ilicic going forward. He has scored twice in the last seven appearances, adding 15 shots, seven chances created and 25 crosses. Atalanta will face Venezia at home Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahimovic record goals can't stop Milan's 1st league loss

Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a Serie A game but his brace still wasn’t enough for AC Milan to win

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Spezia Malinkovskyi took one shot on target, won one of two tackles and five duels and scored a goal in 30 minutes in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Malinovskyi participated in the goal-fest with a sharp shot from outside the box. He has split minutes with Josip Ilicic in the past few contests. He has started in three of the last five, notching two goals, ten shots and three chances created. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet versus Cagliari Malinovskyi took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won four duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Malinovskyi drew the start in this one, but he was not particularly effective. He has gotten the nod in three of the last seven games, tallying one goal, ten shots, five chances and 18 crosses. Josip Ilicic has been more productive lately. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE