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Subs in early versus Stuttgart Kossounou committed four fouls and had two tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Kossounou was a little overexuberant but did his part to contribute to containing Stuttgart after Sead Kolasinac (thigh) subbed off early. He'll likely start versus Udinese if the teammate can't make it. He has posted eight tackles (four won), four interceptions and six clerances in his last six showings, with no clean sheets since he rarely played an entire game.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Monza Kossounou (thigh) had one shot on target and three passes and committed one foul in a cameo in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Monza.

Impact Kossounou saw limited action in his return from injury. He'll relieve one of the starters when the coach decides to rotate in the back.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Monza game Kossounou (thigh) made Atalanta's squad list to face Monza on Wednesday.

Impact Kossounou has completed his rehab from a thigh problem that cost him the last three matches. He'll be the top defensive deputy going forward. He has tallied four tackles, two interceptions and three clerances in three appearances, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Venezia clash Kossonou (thigh) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game against Venezia.

Impact Kossonou suffered a thigh strain right before the last game and needs more time to get healthy. Berat Djimsiti (hip) is coming back, while Sead Kolasinac (illness) and Rafael Toloi (thigh) are out in the back.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Might miss time after the break Kossounou has been diagnosed with a grade one biceps femoris lesion, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Kossounou will try to recuperate during the break but might need more than two weeks to be fully healthy. Rafael Toloi (thigh) and Berat Djimsiti (hip) are also currently on the mend in the Atalanta defense.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Genoa tilt Kossonou (thigh) wasn't available for Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Kossonou was considered a long-shot to play and in fact sat out the game, but his issue wasn't significant, and he's likely to be able to recover during the two-week pause.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded for Genoa game Kossounou (thigh) didn't have a positive fitness test and is doubtful for the Genoa clash, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Kossounou seemed to have escaped without significant problems but is unlikely to be risked to be better evaluated after the break. Ben Godfrey and Marten de Roon are the other possible options in the back. Mario Pasalic would enter the XI in the second case.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Genoa Kossonou (thigh) made Atalanta's squad list to face Genoa on Saturday.

Impact Kossonou avoided any kind of injury despite requesting some medical attention midweek and will be in contention to start since Berat Djimsiti (hip) is on the mend and Isak Hien (thigh) is dinged up. He has registered three tackles, two interceptions and three clearances in three appearances.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Injured late Kossounou was brought off with an apparent injury in the second half of Wednesday's 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Kossounou played 83 minutes before being forced off in favor of Ben Godfrey. It's unclear how serious the injury was, but there's only one match remaining before the international break. If Kossounou can't return for the Saturday clash with Genoa it would like be Godfrey who starts.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with national team Kossonou (undisclosed) featured with Cote d'Ivoire against Chad during the international break.

Impact Kossonou made his seasonal debut after being held out in previous matches mostly due to transfer market-related reasons. He could get some action in Serie A right away since Sead Kolasinac (thigh) and Berat Djimsiti (thigh) are banged up.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Inter game Kossonou (undisclosed) won't be involved in Friday's game versus Inter, Atalanta relayed.

Impact Kossonou just joined the team and hadn't featured with Bayer Leverkusen before the switch. Atalanta are paper thin in the back without Isak Hien (illness), Sead Kolasinac (thigh), and Giorgio Scalvini (knee).

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta signs Ivory Coast defender Kossounou from Leverkusen, which moves quickly to replace him

Ivory Coast defender Odilon Kossounou has joined Italian club Atalanta from Bayer Leverkusen which moved quickly to sign Nordi Mukiele on loan from Paris Saint-Germain as his repla...

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to Atalanta Kossounou completed a loan move to Atalanta from Leverkusen, the club announced.

Impact Kossounou is making the loan move to Atalanta, a somewhat surprising move, especially with Jonathan Tah being linked with a move. Still Kossounou wasn't a first-choice defender, especially if Tah remains, and he should get more chances for playing time in Italy. Kossounou made 22 appearances (21 starts) with Leverkusen last year.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Pokal match Kossounou is out for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Carl Zeiss Jena, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Kossounou will not be an option Wednesday, with the defender dealing with undisclosed issues. However, he may not be left out due to injury, and instead due to the rumors of a transfer circling the player. He already missed out on their season opener, with a move likely to be made in the coming days if that is the case.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Stable role continues Kossounou made 22 appearances (21 starts), totaling 1,812 minutes in the Bundesliga.

Impact Kossounou opened the season as the starter, and while some injuries and poor form cost him occasional starts he maintained a large role throughout. An early Spring injury was the biggest issue for Kossounou, as he spent the better part of three months working back to full fitness. Still when fully fit he should be among the starters more often than not moving forward.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starting finale Kossounou (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's finale against Augsburg.

Impact Kossounou is well enough to start the finale after leaving last weekend with a knock to his ankle. He's been a rotation center-back throughout the season, which means he probably won't start the UEL final against Atalanta. Either way, he's on 20 league starts and four Europa League starts this season, which is about in line with his prior two campaigns at Leverkusen.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle injury Kossounou was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Bochum with an ankle injury.

Impact Kossounou left the match in the 64th minute and was seen with a bandage and ice on his ankle. The defender's status for Saturday's season finale against Augsburg is now in doubt.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back from AFCON Kossounou is in the squad to face Heidenheim on Saturday following his return from AFCON.

Impact Kossounou is back after winning AFCON with the Ivory Coast, missing Leverkusen's past five matches. The defender has been a locked ins tarter when fully fit this season and could return to the starting XI as soon as next week's match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set to represent Ivory Coast Kossounou has been called up to represent the Ivory Coast ahead of the 2024 AFCON, according to his league.

Impact Kossounou has been called up to play at the 2024 AFCON by the Ivory Coast and will be away from his club for around the next month. His loss will affect the team slightly as he plays more of a rotational role, earning 15 starts this season. Expect the likes of Piero Hincapie and Timothy Fosu-Mensah to get more time in the starting XI while Kossounou is away, especially with Edmond Tapsoba also being absent due to the AFCON.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores header against Union Berlin Kossounou scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kossounou scored the second goal of the game in the 57th minute off a Jonas Hofmann corner. He completed a dribble and also made an interception and a clearance. He has made 11 appearances and this was his first goal involvement of the season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off at halftime Kossounou was forced off at halftime of Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim with a thigh injury.

Impact Kossounou was forced off at halftime, though the substitution was deemed precautionary. More information on the full extent of injury should be available ahead of mid week action against Qarabag.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Kossounou (strain) got the start in Friday's 2-1 win in a friendly against Paderborn.

Impact Kossounou returned to the starting XI on Friday after finishing the 2022-23 Bundesliga on the sideline with a strain. The defender is back fit once more and will once again hope to earn a consistent role in the starting XI. Kossounou made 24 appearances (17 starts) in 2022-23.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Kossounou (strain) won't play again in the 2022/23 season, Bayer Leverkusen announced Friday.

Impact Kossounou picked up a muscular issue during Thursday's clash with Roma, and is now going to miss the final three matches in the Bundesliga. With Kossounou sidelined it will be Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie and Edmond Tapsoba forming the back-three.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To be further assessed Kossounou (strain) is set to travel home while awaiting the results of his injury, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Kossounou was forced to come off early during Thursday's Europa League match against Roma after picking up a muscular injury. He will not be available Sunday as he is in doubt to return before the season ends. In the meantime, Piero Hincapie, Jonathan Tah and Edmond Tapsoba are expected to start at center back against VfB Stuttgart.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off in first half Kossounou (undisclosed) was forced off in the first half of Thursday's clash with Roma due to an apparent injury.

Impact Kossounou was brought off after just 35 minutes due to an apparent injury. Kossounou has carved out a somewhat consistent role in the starting XI, with 24 starts in all competitions. Mitchell Bakker replace Kossounou on Thursday, shifting Piero Hincapie into the back three to replace the injured center-back. Kossounou's first chance to return is a Sunday trip to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Atalanta signs Ivory Coast defender Kossounou from Leverkusen, which moves quickly to replace him