TEUN KOOPMEINERS NEWS

Sets up for crosses Koopmeiners had one shot, four crosses, one block, two fouls and created two chances in the 1-0 victory over Bologna on Sunday.

Impact The winning goal didn't come until the 82nd minute, and prior to that, players like Koopmeiner did what they could to try and beat the keeper. The midfielder is normally an aggressive crosser, but in his last two appearances he had none. Hopefully he has gotten over that drought and will be ready to add a few more in the next match against Napoli.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Roma Koopmeiners took one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Koopmeiners put together a low-end stat-line like most of his teammates in this one, but he still contributed across the board. He has registered two goals, two assists, ten chances and 22 crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will host Genoa next Sunday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice against Sampdoria Koopmeiners took two shots (both on target), sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created three chances and scored twice in Monday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Koopeminers once again put up great numbers as he paced his team in crosses and co-led it chances and, more importantly, he hit the net twice with technical shots from mid-range. Atalanta are getting some pieces back but he has likely performed well enough to continue having a consistent role. He has logged eight shots, ten chances and 21 crosses in the last five Serie A appearances. Atalanta will face Roma away Saturday.

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

Passable against Fiorentina Koopmeiners took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won one duel in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Koopmeiners was not as effective as in the last game, but he fared better than most of his teammates in this one and should continue to have a consist role amid a few absences. He has notched one assist, six shots, nine chances and 23 crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will host Sampdoria next Monday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tremendous against Juventus Koopmeiners took two shots (one on target), sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created six scoring chances and won seven duels in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Koopmeiners got the start over Matteo Pessina and Mario Pasalic in the hole and furnished his most productive display of the season, setting a new season high for chances. It was the first time he featured in such position and it remains to be seen whether it will stick going forward. He has logged seven shots, nine chances and 30 crosses in the last five games. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Cagliari match Koopmeiners has cleared the COVID-19 protocol during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Koopmeiners was one of the few Atalanta players that recently tested positive. He generally backs up Remo Freuler and Morten De Roon in the midfield, and they are both available. He has notched two goals, one assist, 12 shots and 21 chances in 17 appearances (12 starts).

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tested positive for COVID-19 Koopmeiners was one of the seven players that tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Lazio game, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Koopmeiners will try to get healthy and back in shape in the next couple of weeks. Atalanta will host Cagliari on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses versus Inter Koopmeiners won two of three tackles and six duels, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and had one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Inter.

Impact Koopmeiners stayed in the XI thanks to multiple absences and, while he took care of a few set pieces, he was not super accurate. He has started in three of the last four games, scoring once and tallying four shots, five chances and 27 crosses. Atalanta will visit Lazio Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Verona Koopmeiners scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered six crosses, created two chances and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Koopmeiners had a great offensive outing as he scored the winning goal in the second half. The midfielder has now registered two goals and two assists in 18 appearances in all competitions. However, his playing time has been a concern as he has started twice since Nov. 20.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Venezia Koopmeiners took two shots (one on target), won one of three tackles and six duels and scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Koopmeiners took full advantage of the start and rounded out the score with a razor-sharp cross-shot from the edge of the box. It was his first goal of the season, while he has provided two assists, created 20 chances and sent in 32 crosses in 17 matches (nine starts). Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Cagliari Koopmeiners sent in five crosses (four accurate), created four scoring chances, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Koopmeiners stayed in the lineup even if the coach could have fielded Marten De Roon in the midfield in this one and proceeded to have an outstanding outing, pacing his team in shots and chances and linking up with Duvan Zapata ahead of the second goal for his side. He has posted two assists, 18 chances created, nine shots and 28 crosses in 13 games. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Produces against Manchester United Koopmeiners took one off-target shot, sent in six crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances and won two of four tackles in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

Impact Koopmeiners had a good all-around performance and again paced his team in crosses as the primary set-piece taker. He could lose some playing time with Marten De Roon moving back to the midfield as a few defenders have returned from injury, but his level of performance should allow him to continue seeing consistent playing times. He has notched one assist, nine shots, 14 chances created and 23 crosses in 12 games (six starts). Atalanta will face Cagliari away Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers six crosses against Lazio Koopmeiners won four of four tackles and nine duels, sent in six crosses (two accurate) and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.

Impact Koopemeiners had a busy performance in both phases and paced his team in crosses. He is getting an extended run with Marten De Roon forced to play in the back due to a few absences. He set a new season high for crosses in this one. He has tallied one assist, six shots, eight chances and 11 crosses in the past five matches. Atalanta will host Manchester United in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Cagliari next Saturday.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal at Old Trafford Koopmeiners was credited with an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Manchester United. He took three shots (one on target), created two chances, sent four crosses (one accurate...

Impact Koopmeiners set up Atalanta's second goal with a perfect cross that was nodded home by Merih Demiral, who later exited with a hamstring injury. It was the Dutchman's first assist of the campaign, and he started back-to-back games for the first time this year.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Empoli Koopmeiners took two off-target shots, created three scoring chances, won one of two tackles and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 4-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Koopmeiners saw a rare start in this one and co-led his team in chances alongside Josip Ilicic. He will be in the mix, but it will be tough to unseat Remo Freuler and Marten De Roon. He has posted four shots, seven chances created and eight crosses in seven matches. Atalanta will face Manchester United away Wednesday and host Udinese next Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Van Gaal names 2 debutants in Dutch squad for WC qualifiers

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has named two debutants in his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Latvia and Gibraltar as he seeks to strengthen the team’s flanks and its last...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfers to Atalanta Koopmeiners has agreed to a four-year contract upon joining from AZ on a permanent deal, Atalanta announced.

Impact Koopmeiners has a few prolific season under his belt as a set-piece specialist. He bagged 15 goals and provided five assists in 31 matches last season, and hit the net 43 total times in 154 matches in the previous club. It remains to be seen if he will have the same duties in Bergamo, where he will compete with Remo Freuler, Marten De Roon and Mario Pasalic for minutes in the midfield.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Bergwijn recalled to Netherlands squad

Steven Bergwijn has been recalled to the Netherlands squad for three World Cup qualifiers following his strong start to the Premier League season with Tottenham

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2 Ajax teenagers in squad as Dutch head to Euros

Netherlands coach Frank de Boer has included two teenagers in his squad for next month’s European championships

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dutch double play: Soccer club, Billy Beane team up

Dutch soccer club AZ Alkmaar has been able to compete with powerhouses like Ajax by relying on data analytics and innovative thinking

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimenez's penalty gives Mexico 1-0 win over Netherlands

Wolverhampton striker Raul Jimenez has converted a penalty to give Mexico a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in a friendly that marked Frank de Boer’s first match as the Dutch coac...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS