ATALANTA NEWS

Ademola Lookman - Goals in two straight Lookman scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing seven times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Monday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Lookman found the back of the net in the 9th minute to open the scoring in the match while leading Atalanta in shots and chances created. The forward has goals in back-to-back matches while combining for eight shots, eight chances created and 22 crosses over his last three appearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Sulemana - Claims all three points Sulemana scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Monday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Sulemana came off the bench in the 68th minute and scored the game winning goal in the 76th. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as he's made just one start in seven league appearances for Atalanta.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Finds starting XI Kossounou (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Roma.

Impact Kossounou is not missing any more time following his early exit last contest, with the defender seeing the starting XI Monday. He has now started in three straight games, only his 10th starting in 16 league appearances this season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Starting against Roma Lookman (Achilles) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Roma.

Impact Lookman is back with the team Monday and is not missing any time due to his Achilles injury, as he is back on the team sheet. He is a regular starter and should continue in the starting role he immediately sees against Roma, bagging 19 goal contributions in 29 appearances (27 starts) this season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Called up for Roma clash Lookman (Achilles) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Roma on Monday.

Impact Lookman has recovered enough to be an option and will have a shot to continue starting as he reportedly trained fully Monday. Mario Pasalic and Marco Brescianini would be the fallbacks if he didn't. He has scored once in the last five matches, notching eight shots (three on target), eight key passes, 31 crosses (seven accurate) and 21 corners.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Questionable for Roma game Lookman is in doubt for Monday's match versus Roma after battling Achilles soreness during the week, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Lookman trained on the side late in recent days but could still be called up, and perhaps even start, if he felt well on game day. Mario Pasalic, Marco Brescaini or Daniel Maldini would replace him if he were unable to play or start.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Probable for Roma clash Kossounou (thigh) was able to train regularly for multiple days ahead of Monday's match versus Roma, as his tests came back clean, L'Eco Di Bergamo reported.

Impact Kossounou escaped without significant issues and should stay in the starting lineup since Isak Hien (suspension) and Sead Kolasinac (knee) are missing. He has played thrice since recuperating from a previous serious thigh injury, posting one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and one block.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio snatches draw against 10-man Juventus in Serie A

If Juventus fails to qualify from Serie A for next season’s Champions League defender Pierre Kalulu might shoulder significant blame

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Juan Cuadrado - Picks up thigh strain Cuadrado suffered a grade one right biceps femoris strain in the final minutes of the Monza game, Atalanta announced.

Impact Cuadrado will need two to three weeks to recover, so he might not be able to do so before the season ends. He's been backing up Raoul Bellanova and Charles De Ketelaere, and occasionally playing over or along with them in recent weeks. He has made 30 appearances in the season (nine starts), tallying three assists, 25 shots (nine on target), 29 chances created and 85 crosses (24 accurate).

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Muted in Monza tilt Zappacosta had one shot (zero on goal), two clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-0 win against Monza.

Impact Zappacosta picked up a small amount of stats on both ends but wasn't a big part of the offense in this one. He has cooled off after a productive stretch in February. He has tallied at least one shot and two crosses in four of the last five games, amassing six (two on target) and 19 (six accurate) respectively, adding four key passes, one corner and eight tackles (six won).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Suspended for Roma clash Hien had two interceptions, five clearances and two shots (zero on target) and was booked for the 10th time in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Hien had a commanding showing but marred it by getting booked, which will sideline him for next Monday's home game versus Roma due to yellow-card accumulation. With Odilon Kossounou (thigh) iffy, the coach might have to turn to Rafael Toloi, Marten de Roon and Matteo Ruggeri.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Logs helper in Monza meeitng Pasalic assisted once to go with one chance created and 18 passes in 26 minutes in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Pasalic was utilized as a sub after starting in five of the previous six matches and made the stat sheet by combining with Marco Brescianini on the final goal of the season for his fifth helper so far. He'll mostly divvy up minutes with Charles De Ketelaere and Juan Cuadrado and occasionally play in the midfield if need be. He has scored once in his last six displays, posting six shots (four on target), five key passes and five crosses (two accurate).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Assists twice versus Monza Retegui had two assists to go with four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Monza.

Impact Retegui didn't hit the net as he has routinely done throughout the season but teed up two teammates, Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman, with a through ball and a flick-on, respectively. He has dished out seven helpers in the campaign. He has taken three or more shots in four of the last five tilts, racking up 18 (three on target), scoring twice and posting three assists, four crosses (one accurate) and eight key passes.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Brescianini - Scores against Monza Brescianini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one tackle (one won) in 10 minutes in Sunday's 4-0 win against Monza.

Impact Brescianini only saw limited minutes but contributed to the rout by punching it in from close range on a feed by Mario Pasalic. It's his second goal of the season. He has come off the bench eight times in the last 11 matches, generally logging limited minutes. He has notched three shots (one on target), two tackles (both won) and one clearance in his last five cameos.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Nets in Monza game Lookman scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Lookman often wreaked havoc in the final third and bagged his first goal since early March with a clever finish in front of the goalie. He's up to 19 in the season. He also tied his season high in crosses. He has launched four or more in the last seven contests, amassing 39 (10 accurate) and adding 11 shots (three on target), 13 key passes and 25 corners.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Roars back in Monza rout De Ketelaere scored two goals to go with two shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact De Ketelaere ended a slump that had started back in late January, paving the way for his team with two tidy finishes from inside the box. He's up to seven goals in Serie A play and 11 in the campaign. The strong performance could solidify his status at the expense of Mario Pasalic and Juan Cuadrado after he lost minutes recently, starting just twice in the last seven appearances. He has tallied seven shots (three on target), three key passes and eight crosses (two accurate) during such a stretch.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Blanks Monza Carnesecchi had seven saves and two clerances and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Carnesecchi had a busier day than the large result would suggest, as he was seemingly on a mission to deny a consolation goal to the opponents in the second half, and he succeeded. He has kept three clean sheets in the last four rounds, making 15 saves and conceding once. Atalanta will host Roma next Monday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Roma and Lazio catch up with Juventus in fight for 4th place in Serie A

With three rounds to go, the race for the fourth Champions League qualifying spot from Serie A has become even tighter

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Odilon Kossounou - Forced off in Monza match Kossounou generated one interception in the first half of Sunday's 4-0 win over Monza before leaving due to a thigh problem, coach Gian Piero Gasperini relayed.

Impact Kossonou signaled some discomfort a few minutes before the interval but stayed in the game. He'll take some tests ahead of next Monday's game versus Roma. Atalanta might have to lean on a makeshift defense if he isn't fit because Isak Hien will be unavailable due to yellow-card accumulation. Rafael Toloi and Matteo Ruggeri are the options at the position, while Marten de Roon and Raoul Bellanova can adapt in a pinch.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Napoli beats Lecce amid flares and delays to move closer to title

Napoli hasn’t let flares and delays affect its performance as Antonio Conte’s side ground out a 1-0 win at Lecce to take firm control of Serie A

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Mario Pasalic - Serviceable in Lecce meeting Pasalic drew one foul and recorded two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Pasalic got the nod over Charles De Ketelaere, who's slumping, making the nod for the third straight match and putting up okay numbers on offense. He has logged at least one shot in four of his last five appearances, totaling six (four on target) and notching four chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and two tackles (one won), scoring once.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Fires three shots in Lecce tilt Ederson had three shots (one on goal), one clearance and two chances created and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Ederson was lively in the final third but had a lopsided display, as he's usually busier on the other end. He has registered at least one shot and one tackle in five of his last six outings, amassing 10 (two on target) and nine (seven won) and notching 11 key passes and five interceptions.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Productive versus Lecce despite early sub Bellanova generated nine crosses (three accurate), two key passes, one clearance and four corners in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Bellanova had a solid first half, motoring up and down the flank, pacing his side in deliveries, but the coach still pulled him early to deploy the more offensive-minded Juan Cuadrado. He has tallied multiple crosses in 12 straight appearances. He has recorded at least one key pass in the last three matches, totaling five, with two assists, and adding 14 crosses (our accurate) and five corners.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE