Atalanta Team News - Soccer

Napoli's poor form continues in Italy, tributes in Spain for player who died

Napoli’s lackluster form has continued in a 1-1 draw at home with Lazio that consolidated the visiting team’s Serie A lead

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Franck Kessie - Fit enough for bench role Kessie (strain) has been named on Atalanta's bench for Sunday's Serie A clash against Monza after recovering from his injury.

Impact Kessie returns to the matchday squad after missing four consecutive matches due to a muscular injury. The midfielder recently resumed full team training but will initially settle for a substitute role as he works toward regaining match fitness. He recorded one goal, five shots (three on target), three chances created and six tackles (one won) across his previous four appearances. Kessie has been a regular starter when fully fit and could reclaim his place in midfield alongside Ederson or Mario Pasalic once he returns to full fitness.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Returns to starting lineup Kolasinac (thigh) has been named in Atalanta's starting lineup for Sunday's Serie A clash against Monza after recovering from his injury.

Impact Kolasinac returns directly to the starting XI after missing three consecutive matches due to a thigh injury. The defender resumed full team training Friday and has recovered sufficiently to reclaim a starting role, providing a significant boost to Atalanta's depleted backline. With Raoul Bellanova, Isak Hien, Thomas Kristensen and Odilon Kossounou all sidelined, Kolasinac should play an important role in defense. He recorded seven clearances, two tackles won, one interception and two blocks across his previous five appearances, without keeping a clean sheet.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Primed to be back versus Monza Kolasinac (thigh) has re-joined his teammates in full training Friday, Corriere di Bergamo reported.

Impact Kolasinac is in better shape after skipping three contests and should at least be a bench option against Monza. He could get minutes, or even start, right away, as Atalanta are missing Raoul Bellanova (thigh), Isak Hien (thigh), Thomas Kristensen (thigh) and Odilon Kossounou (thigh) in the back. Kolasinac has posted seven clearances, two tackles (two won), one interception and two blocks in his last five outings, with no clean sheets.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Franck Kessie - Likely to return versus Monza Kessie (strain) has resumed training with the rest of the squad and is poised to be selected against Monza on Sunday, Quotidiano Sportivo relayed.

Impact Kessie is on track to be back after missing four matches, joining Ederson and Mario Pasalic among the holding midfielders, while Gianluca Gaetano (thigh) is on the mend. Kessie has been a fixture when fully fit and has scored once and notched five shots (three on target), three chances created and six tackles (one won) in his last four outings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Recovers from injury Scamacca (thigh) has been called up for Thursday's UEFA Conference League match against Kairat Almaty.

Impact Scamacca has completed his recovery from a thigh strain that cost him two matches and should resume getting minutes at Nikola Krstovic's expense either in this one or against Monza on Sunday. He had been supplanted before the injury, as he hadn't started in four consecutive matches. Scamacca has scored once in seven showings, notching six shots (four on target), four chances created and one inaccurate cross.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Suffers another heavy home defeat Carnesecchi made one save and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-0 loss against Parma.

Impact Carnesecchi endured another tough night against Parma, where he conceded three goals and made just one save in a heavy home defeat. The goalkeeper has been beaten seven times in Atalanta's last two home outings, and he has conceded 20 goals with only one clean sheet across his 10 appearances this season. He never conceded more than 35 goals in any of his last three seasons, but the Italian looks likely to pass that mark this time, and he will hope to start a turnaround at Monza on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Relja Obric - Strong defensively despite loss Obric registered one cross (one accurate) and five tackles in Monday's 3-0 loss versus Parma.

Impact Obric was one of the few positives for Atalanta in the loss to Parma, as he finished with five tackles (three won), one interception and eight clearances. The centre back was thrust into the side and made his Serie A debut when Sead Kolasinac went down against Milan, and he has kept his place through an injury crisis that has also hit Thomas Kristensen and Giorgio Scalvini, along with the already sidelined Odilon Kossounou and Isak Hien. He has started the last three league games and collected nine tackles, seven interceptions and 31 clearances in that run.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Could miss time after the break Gaetano is nursing a medium-grade thigh stain, L'Eco di Bergamo reported.

Impact Gaetano could need up to a month to recover, so he might not be available for November 22's clash with Inter. Instead, Franck Kessie (calf) should be back sooner. Mario Pasalic, Ederson and Lazar Samardzic are currently the only midfielders available.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mastantuono's late winner ends Fiorentina's 52-day winless run

Fiorentina ends a 52-day winless streak by defeating Sassuolo 4-2 on Monday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Gianluca Gaetano - Out for at least a couple of tilts Gaetano has been diagnosed with a right adductor strain, Atalanta relayed.

Impact Gaetano will take more tests Monday to better determine his timetable and how many contests he'll have to sit out. Ederson, Mario Pasalic and Lazar Samardzic are the only options left in the role, as Francke Kessie (calf) is also on the mend.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kristensen - Diagnosed with thigh issue Kristensen is dealing with a left flexor issue and will undergo more exams Monday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Kristensen will likely skip the next two tilts even if the problem turns out to be minor, and the test results will determine whether he can be back after the next international break. Giorgio Scalvini and Relja Obric will patrol the middle of the defense going forward.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Bernasconi - Serviceable performance against Fiorentina Bernasconi generated four clearances, two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created and won two of four tackles in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Bernasconi got the call as expected, as Raoul Bellanova went down with a thigh injury, and had a respectable two-way output. His teammate will miss multiple fixtures. Bernasconi registered a new season high in tackles and clearances and has put up at least two in the last five contests, totaling 13 and adding five interceptions, eight crosses (two accurate) and three key passes over that span, with no clean sheets. This also marked his third straight outing with one or more tackles, for a total of seven (four won).

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Cools off versus Fiorentina Krstovic had two shots (one on goal), three interceptions and one tackle (one won) in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Krstovic couldn't make it in three in a row with a goal contribution, as he was held in check, and David De Gea rejected his lone solid attempt. The only other striker on the Atalanta squad, Gianluca Scamacca, recently suffered a thigh injury. Krstovic has fired at least one shot in seven consecutive matches, accumulating 21 (nine on target), scoring five goals, providing four assists and creating seven chances over that span.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kamaldeen Sulemana - Subs in late in Fiorentina fixture Sulemana (knee) played nine minutes but didn't record any stats in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Sulemana returned from a pretty severe knee sprain but couldn't make an impact in his first cameo. He'll try to challenge Jonathan Rowe, Eljif Elmas, and Nicola Zalewski going forward, but it could be a while before he plays significant minutes, considering the competition and his extended absence.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Plays almost whole game against Fiorentina Scalvini (thigh) had one tackle (one won), four clearances and three interceptions and won one tackle in 86 minutes in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Scalvini didn't get the start but subbed in very early after Thomas Kristensen went down and was able to go the distance without hiccups, recording a new season high in interceptions, but his side allowed two goals. He'll be back in the XI versus Parma. Scalvini has notched one or more clearances in all seven appearances, totaling 27, contributing to one clean sheet and adding eight tackles (seven won) and five interceptions in that stretch. Furthermore, this was his third showing in a row with exactly one block.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Subs off in Fiorentina game Gaetano recorded two shots, one tackle (one won) and one clearance before leaving Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina at the 57th minute due to a possible thigh injury, coach Mau...

Impact Gaetano had an ordinary display, although posting a new season high in shots, and hadn't received medical attention on the pitch, but his early sub was injury-related and he has only a couple of days to recover for Monday's game versus Parma. Mario Pasalic and Lazar Samardzic are the only other healthy midfielders left.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Strikes and sets up teammate versus Fiorentina Zalewski scored one goal and assisted once from one shot (one on target), six tackles (three won) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zalewki delivered in his second start of the season, feeding Charles De Ketelaere in the box and then putting one past the goalie with a precise finish. It's his maiden goal, while he has provided three assists. He also set a new season high in tackles. He could earn more minutes over Eljif Elmas and Jonathan Rowe. Zalewski has posted at least one key pass and one cross in three straight tilts, amassing four and five (zero accurate), respectively.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Scores and logs helper versus Fiorentina De Ketelaere scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (two on target) and four chances created in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact De Ketelaere had his best display yet, hitting the net with a left-footed strike from inside the box and setting up Nicola Zalewski with a quality pass. He had yet to find the back of the net this campaign, while he improved to three assists. He has taken at least one shot in five straight matches, amassing 11 (four on target) and adding 13 key passes and five tackles (three won) over that span. Additionally, this marked his third straight appearance with one cross (one total accurate).

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Beaten twice by Fiorentina Carnesecchi had two saves and four clearances and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Carnesecchi didn't make blunders but didn't have his best showing either, as he wasn't super explosive on the two goals. He has conceded at least one in seven straight matches, giving up 16 goals and making 29 saves over that span. Up next, Atalanta will host Parma on Monday.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely title race tightens in Sweden as leader Sirius loses. Frosinone surges in Serie A

Unheralded Swedish club Sirius’ push for a first league title in its 118-year history has become more tense by losing 2-0 at second-place Hammarby

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Thomas Kristensen - Off immediately versus Fiorentina Kristensen played just four minutes in Thursday's game against Fiorentina due to an apparent thigh problem, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Kristensen felt something on the back of his thigh while launching a long ball and didn't return after getting some treatment, forcing Giorgio Scalvini to log full minutes right after returning from an injury of his own. He'll need to be examined before Monday's home game versus Parma.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kamaldeen Sulemana - Option for Fiorentina match Sulemana (thigh) has been called up for Thursday's game versus Fiorentina.

Impact Sulemana will be available for the first time this season, as he injured his knee a week before the opener. He'll be an extra option on the wings behind Jonathan Rowe and Eljif Elmas. He appeared 34 times (11 starts) last year, scoring twice, assisting once and adding 33 shots (11 on target), 14 key passes and 32 crosses (eight accurate).

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Scalvini - Selected for Fiorentina tilt Scalvini (thigh) is part of Atalanta's squad to face Fiorentina on Thursday.

Impact Scalvini will return after skipping two matches and could get minutes immediately, as Atalanta are very depleted, and youngster Reljia Obric has been suspect. Scalvini is a mainstay when fully healthy. He has notched at least one clean sheet in all six displays, totaling 23 and adding seven tackles (six won), four blocks and two interceptions, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Diagnosed with thigh strain Bellanova is nursing a low-grade left adductor longus strain, Atalanta informed.

Impact Bellanova will most likely sit out the next three contests and return in late November. Davide Zappacosta will take care of the right-back position in relief, with Lorenzo Bernasconi instead on the left flank.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Napoli's poor form continues in Italy, tributes in Spain for player who died

Mastantuono's late winner ends Fiorentina's 52-day winless run

Unlikely title race tightens in Sweden as leader Sirius loses. Frosinone surges in Serie A