Atalanta Team News - Soccer

Charles De Ketelaere - Rejoins team training De Ketelaere (undisclosed) is back in training Friday ahead of Sunday's match against Iran, according to HLN.be.

Impact De Ketelaere was held out of training Thursday and was limited to inside work as a precaution, although the attacker returned Friday. This is good news, as it now appears he will be fit to face Iran if he continues on the same path. He did start in the opener, so his absence would be a tough loss for the club. That said, they may be cautious to start him immediately, with Romelu Lukaku another option at forward.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Misses team training De Ketelaere (undisclosed) was not training with the Belgium squad on Thursday, working individually as a precautionary measure, according to 7sur7.

Impact De Ketelaere was previously spotted wearing a small bandage but the issue is not believed to be serious, and he remains expected to be available for Sunday's clash against Iran. Only 22 players took part in the team training session in Seattle, with the coaching staff opting to manage the workload of several attacking options ahead of the upcoming fixture against Iran on Sunday.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Registers three tackles Kolasinac recorded one cross, three tackles and three clearances in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Switzerland.

Impact Kolasinac was unable to repeat his efforts from the opener after he earned an assist, instead being much more focused on defending against the Swiss. That said, he would only earn the one cross in the attack, adding an interception, three tackles and three clearances in the defense. His spot should be safe as a starter for the group stage finale, likely a major part of the game plan as they try to capture all three points against Qatar.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Minimal impact going forward Pasalic had one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 4-2 defeat to England. He also added a blocked shot and a tackle.

Impact Pasalic didn't do much on either side of the ball, but that responds to a scenario in which the Croatian midfield looked overmatched against their England counterparts. It remains to be seen if Pasalic will remain in the XI for the game against Panama on Tuesday, particularly since Croatia could revert to a 4-2-3-1 approach that could leave Mateo Kovacic and Luka Modric as the holding duo.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kamaldeen Sulemana - Creates one chance vs Panama Sulemana recorded one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Panama.

Impact Sulemana started Ghana's opening match of the World Cup, occupying the attacking midfield space just behind Jordan Ayew. Despite that advanced role he was not able to contribute much on the attack, failing to record a shot and adding one chance created and one accurate cross. He was subbed off in the 58th minute for Brandon Thomas-Asante who was much more threatening on the attack. With Ghana needing to be more efficient on the attack versus England and Croatia, Sulemana is at risk of losing his place in the starting XI.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Minor issue not serious De Ketelaere (undisclosed) was spotted wearing a small bandage but the issue is not believed to be serious and he is expected to be available for Sunday's clash against Iran, accor...

Impact De Ketelaere's minor concern is not expected to prevent him from featuring in Belgium's second group stage fixture, though Romelu Lukaku is expected to start at the tip of the attack in his place. The versatile forward remains an important option for coach Rudi Garcia regardless of his starting role, with his ability to operate in multiple attacking positions giving the Diables Rouges valuable flexibility heading into a crucial fixture.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Limited impact as striker De Ketelaere generated two tackles (one won), three clearances and three interceptions in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Egypt.

Impact De Ketelaere endured a difficult evening as Belgium's central striker in Monday's 1-1 draw with Egypt, registering two tackles (one won), three clearances and three interceptions in a match where he was largely isolated from meaningful service and unable to impose himself on an Egyptian centre-back pairing that was physically dominant throughout the first half. The Atalanta forward was replaced by Romelu Lukaku in the second half, with the substitute's immediate impact, forcing Mohamed Hany's own goal within 23 seconds of his introduction, highlighting the difference in physicality and penalty-box presence between the two strikers. De Ketelaere's technical quality and pressing intensity give Belgium a different attacking profile from Lukaku, but Monday's performance will intensify the debate around the starting striker role ahead of the Iran fixture.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sarri confirmed as Palladino's successor at Atalanta Atalanta have moved quickly to appoint their new head coach, with the experienced Maurizio Sarri coming in to replace Raffaele Palladino.

4 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Atalanta hires Maurizio Sarri in third coaching change in a year

Atalanta has hired Maurizio Sarri as its new coach, marking the club's third managerial change in 12 months

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Isak Hien - Logs four clearances in World Cup opener Hien won one tackle and four clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Tunisia.

Impact Hien led a fine defensive effort, as Sweden pulled the strings for most of the tilt, but they were unable to come away with the clean sheet because of a collective mishap on a set piece near the ned of the first half. Hien will likely have a key role in the back for the rest of the tournament. He helped Atalanta secure four clean sheets in 38 appearances (27 starts) in the recently concluded campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Credited with assist in draw Kolasinac was subbed out in the 84th minute of Friday's 1-1 draw versus Canada. He assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created before exiting the mat...

Impact Kolasinac set up Bosnia's lone goal with a header that allowed Jovo Lukic to find the back of the net. The defender was heavily involved on defense as well, and he made a clearance off the line early in the second half that could have changed the outcome of the game. Kolasinac was subbed off after experiencing cramps, but he's likely to be available to play versus Switzerland on Thursday, June 18.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Palladino sacked by Atalanta with Sarri set to take over Despite helping Atalanta secure a spot in the Conference League for next season, Raffaele Palladino was sacked by the club on Tuesday.

JUNE 9 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Man Utd earn 'cheap' Ederson transfer praise as fellow Brazilian explains what £38m midfielder will offer as Casemiro's replacement

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JUNE 9 • goal

Man Utd earn 'cheap' Ederson transfer praise as fellow Brazilian explains what £38m midfielder will offer as Casemiro's replacement

Odilon Kossounou - Plays 60 minutes in friendly Kossounou (thigh) played 60 minutes of Monday's 2-0 friendly victory against Philadelphia Union II, confirming his return ahead of Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Ecuador on...

Impact Kossounou had been training separately from the group after suffering a grade one biceps femoris strain that ruled him out of Atalanta's final two matches of the season, making his extended run-out a significant relief for coach Emerse Fae. The center-back contributed to four clean sheets across 29 appearances (20 starts) this season, posting 29 tackles, 22 interceptions and 55 clearances, and his return to fitness gives Ivory Coast their preferred defensive options ahead of what promises to be a highly competitive group stage.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Called up for World Cup Ederson has been called up for the 2026 World Cup with Brazil, according to Bruno Cassucci of Globo.com.

Impact Ederson is joining the Brazilian national team as they pursue World Cup glory, as the midfielder has been called up for the World Cup. He replaces Wesley after an injury to his thigh, adding more competition in the midfield. He will likely be added as a rotational option, serving behind starters like Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes and Lucas Paqueta. However, this is still a major move for the midfielder, who is likely to join Manchester United following the tournament, as he could find more time than expected in a more defensive role.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan will begin Serie A title defense against newly promoted Monza

Inter Milan will kick off its Serie A title defense at home against newly promoted Monza

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Isak Hien - Set to anchor backline Hien has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad and is expected to start at center-back, arriving at the tournament after a solid Serie A campaign that underlined his development a...

Impact Hien posted 49 tackles, 29 interceptions and 102 clearances across 28 Serie A appearances this season, demonstrating the defensive solidity and physical presence that make him a difficult opponent for any center-forward. His aerial dominance, ability to read dangerous situations early and composure in one-on-one situations give Sweden a robust and dependable presence at center-back, and his Serie A experience against some of the best strikers in Europe prepares him well for the demands of a major international tournament. Paired with Victor Lindelof, Hien gives Sweden a center-back partnership that combines experience, physicality and tactical intelligence, and keeping clean sheets against the top nations will depend heavily on the pair's ability to function as a cohesive unit from the first whistle.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Trains separately ahead of WC Kossounou (thigh) has been training separately from the rest of the Ivory Coast squad and is unlikely to be available for Thursday's friendly against France, according to Daniel Na...

Impact Kossounou had already been ruled out of Atalanta's final two matches of the season with a grade one biceps femoris strain, making his ability to train fully with the national team a concern heading into the World Cup. The center-back contributed to four clean sheets across 29 appearances including 20 starts this season, posting 29 tackles, 22 interceptions and 55 clearances before the injury struck. Ivory Coast open their World Cup campaign against Ecuador in Philadelphia on June 14, leaving limited time for Kossounou to prove his fitness before the tournament begins. Should he be unable to recover in time, Wilfried Singo is expected to start in his place at center-back.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Even without Sinner, Italy still has three men in French Open quarterfinals

Three Italian men have reached the last eight at the French Open and none of them are named Jannik Sinner or Lorenzo Musetti

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Charles De Ketelaere - Likely starter up front for Belgium De Ketelaere shapes up as one of the most exciting attacking options in Belgium's World Cup squad, having been named by coach Rudi Garcia as an expected starter at the tip of the a...

Impact De Ketelaere delivered one of his finest seasons to date with Atalanta, contributing five goals and seven assists alongside 85 key passes and 61 crosses across 39 appearances including 33 starts, cementing his status as one of the more complete attacking midfielders in Serie A. His elegance on the ball, intelligent movement and rare versatility make him a nightmare to pin down defensively, with the ability to operate as a false nine, in behind the striker or from wide positions depending on the tactical demands of any given match. At international level, De Ketelaere has progressively established himself as one of the most reliable creative outlets in the Belgian attack, combining seamlessly with Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku to form one of the more dynamic and technically gifted attacking units at the entire tournament. His capacity to combine with teammates in tight spaces, arrive late into the box and produce moments of individual quality in crucial moments gives Belgium a genuinely unpredictable edge going forward. With Romelu Lukaku likely to begin the tournament from the bench, De Ketelaere's ability to lead the line intelligently and bring others into play will be one of the defining factors in how far the Red Devils can go this summer.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Versatile performance against Fiorentina De Roon created two scoring chances and had one takle (one won), two shots (zero on target) and three interceptions in Friday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact De Roon was more well-rounded than usual, as he generally keys in on the passive phase, matching his season highs in attempts and key passes. He has tallied at least one tackle in 16 straight matches to end the season, amassing 37 (19 won). He was the usual stalwart this year, recording four assists, 89 clearances, 18 chances created and 97 tackles in 46 matches (42 starts).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar Samardzic - Decent display in Fiorentina match Samardzic recorded three shots (two on goal), one interception and one chance created and drew one foul in Friday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Samardzic got the call over Charles De Ketelaere, starting his first games since mid-January, and was pretty threatening on offense. He has continued to be used mostly as a second fiddle in his second season at Atalanta, although he occasionally showed some flashes. He finished up with six goals, one assist, 38 shots (17 on target) and 85 crosses (26 accurate) in 36 displays (13 starts).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Comes off the bench versus Fiorentina Zappacosta had one shot (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one corner and created three scoring chances in Friday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Zappacosta saw his streak of consecutive starts come to an end, but he was deployed at halftime and was instrumental on the equalizer thanks to a nice feed toward the middle of the box that was deflected home by Pietro Comuzzo. He has fired one shot in his last four displays in a row (one on target). He's been Atalanta's most consistent wingback this season, exploiting his versatility and finishing up with four goals, three assists, 56 chances created and 140 crosses (36 accurate) in 45 appearances (38 starts).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Notches four key passes in Fiorentina tilt Raspadori created four scoring chances and generated three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Raspadori was picked to lead the attack over Nikola Krstovic and Ginaluca Scamacca, coming close to scoring a couple of times despite having no attempts on goal, pacing his team in key passes and matching his season in such a stat. He has created at least one chance in the last four matches, piling up eight, and has fired at least one shot in his final five appearances, totaling 12 (four on target). He's been solid when healthy since joining in January, recording three goals, one assist, 28 attempts (11 on target) and 18 chances created in 14 fixtures (seven starts).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kamaldeen Sulemana - Passable performance against Fiorentina Sulemana registered three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Sulemana resurfaced after seeing very little action in recent months and was rather lively in the final third, matching his season high in shots. He has taken at least one in his last five appearances despite his spotty minutes, accumulating eight attempts (three on target). He paid the price for the competition and an early coaching chance in his first season in Italy, scoring two goals, dishing out one assist and registering 33 shots (11 on target), 14 chances creatsd and 32 crosses (eight accurate) in 34 displays (11 starts).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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