ATALANTA NEWS

Juan Cuadrado - Makes impact off the bench versus Lecce Cuadrado drew three fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Cuadrado didn't get the start but came in at halftime and led the offensive charge after the interval, wreaking havoc on the wing and drawing the PK that led to the equalizer. He has started twice in the last five matches, either instead of Raoul Bellanova or along with him, notching 19 crosses (two accurate), eight corners, four tackles (one own) and two shots (zero on target).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Creates three chances versus Lecce Lookman had two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate), three key passes and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Lookman had a pretty good performance and paced his team in chances created but wasn't super dangerous when finishing. He has uncharacteristically failed to contribute to a goal in the last six matches. He has always had at least four crosses and two corners during such a stretch, totaling 29 (eight accurate) and 19 respectively, adding nine shots (two on target) and 11 key passes.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Active in Lecce game Zappacosta had three shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Zappacosta often imposed his will on the wing and assembled a complete stat line on offense. He has launched multiple crosses in five of the last six rounds, amassing 22 (nine accurate) and registering seven crosses (two accurate), eight key passes and 11 tackles (eight won).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Piles up stats versus Lecce Djimsiti (ankle) registered three shots (zero on goal), 11 clearances, one block and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Djimsiti didn't miss time and wasn't bothered by a recent ankle injury, providing his usual contribution in the back and matching his season high in attempts as he was a threat with his headers on set pieces. He has scored twice this year. He has posted at least three clearances and one tackle in four of the last five bouts, totaling 26 and five (two won) respectively and adding four interceptions and two blocks, contributing to one clean sheet.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Buries PK against Lecce Retegui (thigh) scored one goal to go with six shots (one on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Retegui managed to start and play almost the entire game despite a muscular ailment, leading his team in attempts and leveling the match from the spot with his 24th Serie A goal of the season, the second in the last three matches. He could have had a bigger day given his volume and the fact that he hit the post with a header later on. He has notched at least three shots and one key pass in three of the last four matches, totaling 14 (three on target) and five respectively, adding three crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (both won).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Gives up one goal to Lecce Carnesecchi recorded two saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Carnesecchi was under fire in the first half and had two brilliant saves, but Lecce scored thanks to a penalty kick. He has secured two clean sheets in the last six matches, making 15 saves and allowing five goals. Atalanta will face Monza away Sunday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Makes squad for Lecce match Retegui (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's clash versus Lecce, Atalanta announced.

Impact Retegui has avoided significant problems after bowing out in training on the eve of the game and will be at his coach's disposal. Charles De Ketelaere, Daniel Maldini or Marco Brescinini would get the nod if the coach erred on the side of caution.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Questionable for Lecce bout Retegui is set for tests on his right after experiencing some discomfort in training, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Retegui will be assessed early on game day and could still be available if the exams come back completely clean but would likely be managed given the recency of the issue. Mario Pasalic, Charles De Keteleare and Daniel Maldini would absorb his minutes if necessary.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Avois severe issues Djimsiti (ankle) was able to train fully Friday ahead of Sunday's match versus Lecce, L'Eco di Bergamo reported.

Impact Djimsiti turned his ankle in the past match but escaped without severe damage and re-joined the rest of the group in practice after working on the side for a couple of days. He'll have a shot at retaining his starting job. He has had a tackle in the past four matches, while he has logged multiple clearances in his last nine, piling up 44. He has contributed to three clean sheets in the last five rounds.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lecce's Serie A match at Atalanta postponed following death of physio

Relegation-threatened Lecce's Serie A match at Atalanta on Friday has been postponed to Sunday following the death of the club’s physical therapist

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Mateo Retegui - Takes four shots in away win Retegui had four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Retegui attempted four shots, having scored and assisted in the previous game against Bologna. In this game, he also created one chance. In his last nine matches, he has taken three or more shots on five occasions.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Four shots and five crosses in win Lookman recorded four shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over AC Milan.

Impact Lookman took four shots, which was his most in the last five games. However, he only put one shot on target. This was also his first shot on target in the last five games. He also created two chances and attempted five crosses. In his last eight matches, he has attempted 40 crosses, with 12 being accurate.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Assists only goal in game Bellanova assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Bellanova assisted Ederson for the only goal of the game, which saw them defeat Milan 1-0 away from home. This was his eighth assist assist he has provided of the season and has assisted in back-to-back games for the first time since November. This was also the first time in the last 10 matches that he has created two or more chances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Scores only goal in 1-0 win Ederson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Ederson scored his fourth goal of the season as he helped Atalanta to a crucial 1-0 win at Milan. He also created three chances, which makes it three games in the last five where he has created two or more chances. This goal was the midfielder's first shot on target in the last 10 matches.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Clean sheet in away win Carnesecchi had one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win over AC Milan.

Impact Carnesecchi was only required to make one save as he kept an away clean sheet to Milan. He has kept back-to-back clean sheets, bringing him to 12 clean sheets in 30 games this season. Since he returned from an injury, he has kept six clean sheets in nine Serie A, which included four clean sheets in a row previously.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Deployed late versus Milan De Ketelaere (thigh) played just 10 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Milan, drawing two fouls and committing one.

Impact De Keteleaere recuperated quickly but didn't see a lot of action. He should supplant Mario Pasalic once closer to full health, but the coach has brought him off the bench at times even when he was fit. He has been inconsistent lately, failing to record a key pass in five of his last seven displays (three starts). He has notched eight shots (two on target), two chances created and six crosses (two accurate) during such a stretch.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Forced off in Mlan game Djimsiti had two clearances, one block and one tackle (zero won) in 59 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Milan before leaving due to a right ankle injury, L'Eco di Bergamo repor...

Impact Djimsiti couldn't continue after getting roughed up in a tackle and is set for tests to assess the severity of the problem. Odilon Kossounou and Rafael Toloi would step in if necessary.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inter struggles at Bologna again and is left level with Napoli atop Serie A

Riccardo Orsolini’s stoppage-time bicycle kick lifted Bologna to a 1-0 victory over Serie A leader Inter Milan and left the Nerazzurri level with second-placed Napoli with five rou...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Charles De Ketelaere - Called up for Milan bout De Ketelaere (thigh) has been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Milan on Sunday.

Impact De Ketelaere is back with the team and will miss just one fixture due to a thigh issue. He's more likely to begin on the bench than to start, as he trained little, and his substitute Mario Pasalic scored last week. He has notched seven shots (two on target), two key passes and four crosses (two accurate) in his last five showings (two starts), with no goal contributions.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Sends in four crosses in win Lookman generated four crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Bologna.

Impact Lookman led Atalanta in crosses as usual and now averages 3.5 crosses in 33 appearances (29 starts). The midfielder took all their four corner kicks in the match. He also won the second most duels (six) for his side.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Pasalic - Scores in home win Pasalic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Bologna.

Impact Pasalic scored his sixth goal in the season in the 21st minute to seal Atalanta's home win. The midfielder could not do much stat-wise after that. He now has 28 starts in 38 overall appearances between Serie A and UCL.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Assists in home win Bellanova assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Bologna.

Impact Bellanova created Mateo Retegui's opener in the third minute with his seventh assist in the season. The midfielder had a pretty quiet outing stat-wise after that, though. That was his 28th start in 36 appearances for Atalanta since transferring from Torino.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Scores, assists vs Bologna Retegui scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Retegui scored the opener in the third minute with his 26th goal in the season. He also logged his fifth assist later to seal the deal. The forward is Serie A's top scorer with 23 goals in 30 appearances (26 starts).

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Keeps clean sheet in win Carnesecchi registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Carnesecchi logged his 16th clean sheet in the season to help Atalanta win at home. The goalkeeper made five or more saves for the sixth time in 38 starts. He will now look to keep things rolling at Milan on Sunday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE