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Ademola Lookman - Fit for bench Lookman (international duty) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Athletic.

Impact Lookman is back with the team after his time at AFCON, away for the past month due to international duty. He will look to start in their coming matches after testing his legs Wednesday, starting in 14 of his past 15 appearances before leaving for AFCON.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Starting in defense Djimsiti (hip) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Athletic.

Impact Djimsiti was already deemed fit for Wednesday and has done one better, not just an option, but starting immediately. That said, he has only missed three starts all season when he is an option, likely to remain in his starting role.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Fit for Athletic fixture Djimsiti (hip) "will return in the UEFA Champions League," coach Raffaele Palladino stated.

Impact Djimsiti has been practicing regularly since the Pisa game and will be back after a one-game absence. He had been picked over Isak Hien in a few consecutive matches before the injury, totaling 10 tackles (six won), eight interceptions and 24 clearances in his last four appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ademola Lookman - Option for Athletic game Lookman (AFCON) "has returned a day in advance and will be available Wednesday," coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Lookman will likely come off the bench, as he'll have practice just a couple of times after international duties, but it shouldn't be long before he recaptures his big role at the expense of either Nicola Zalewki or Lorenzo Bernasconi, as the former could move to the wing-back position if the coach decided to be aggressive. Lookman has scored thrice and assisted once in 16 games this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Honest Ahanor - Busy in the back against Pisa Ahanor drew two fouls and recorded one tackle (one won), two blocks and seven clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact Ahanor was under pressure throughout the game and responded well for the most part. Sead Kolasinac was back on the bench after missing time with a knee injury and should soon reclaim the starting job. Ahanor has notched at least one tackle in his last six displays (three starts), totaling 13 (seven won), posting three shots (one on target), 23 clearances and four blocks and contributing to two clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Posts nine clerances in Pisa bout Hien recorded one tackle (zero won), one block and nine clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Hien returned to the XI after three games as Berat Djimsiti (hip) was missing and matched his season high in clearances, but his efforts weren't enough to completely stifle the opponent. It appears that he'll have to fight for minutes under a new coach, but his main competitor is currently hurt. He has logged one or more clearances in his last 10 displays, amassing 36, posting 16 tackles (nine won), eight interceptions and seven blocks and helping secure two clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Marten De Roon - Works hard as usual versus Pisa De Roon had four tackles (three won), one chance created and three clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact De Roon primarily helped the defense in a match where Atalanta had more trouble than expected. He has registered one or more tackles in nine straight contests, totaling 29 (13 won) and posting two assists, seven key passes and 23 clearances in that stretch.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Fairly dynamic in Pisa game Zalewski won one of one tackle and had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Zalewski was again one of the main catalysts of the offense while continuing to replace Ademola Lookman (AFCON), but his touch and decision-making in the final third weren't always on point. He has notched multiple crosses and at least one chance created in six fixtures on the trot, racking up 12 and 17 (five accurate), respectively and adding one nine shots (two on target) and one assist.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Comes off the bench agaisnt Pisa Zappacosta created one scoring chance and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in 34 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact Zappacosta was deployed as a sub for the first time in two months, as Yunus Musah got the call a few days before a UEFA Champions League game, but he was able to put up his usual numbers and lead his side in crosses, although he wasn't precise. He has had one or more deliveries in 16 games in a row, accumulating 59 (18 accurate) and adding one assist, 24 key passes and 18 clearances over that span.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Unused sub versus Pisa Kossounou (AFCON) wasn't fielded in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact Kossounou stayed on the bench a few days after returning from international duties, which cost him five fixtures. He'll likely split duties with Giorgio Scalvini, who has been going strong lately, on the right-hand side of the defense in the next few matches.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - DNP in Pisa match Kolasinac (knee) stayed on the bench in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Kolasinac was an option after missing two matches because of a knee sprain, but wasn't rushed back. He'll resume starting over Honest Ahanor sooner rather than later, but he'll likely need to be managed as the schedule thickens up, as he's not too far removed from a major injury.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Charles De Ketelaere - Workmanlike showing versus Pisa De Ketelaere won one of one tackle and generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact De Ketelaere was moderately active in the final third but was unable to make the shat sheet for the third game in a row after scoring and assisting once in the previous two. He has created at least one chance in 12 consecutive tilts, piling up 33 and notching four helpers, 31 shots (12 on target) and 17 crosses (nine accurate) over that span. He has launched one or more deliveries in all but one fixture.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Scores against Pisa Krstovic drew three fouls and scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in 20 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact Krstovic was used off the bench after two consecutive starts and bungled it past the line from point-blank range after a wild scrum in the box, netting his third goal in the last three matches, as he recently put together a brace. He'll have to split minutes also with newcomer Giacomo Raspadori, in addition to Gianluca Scamacca, going forward. He has taken multiple shots in his last six appearances (two starts), totaling 10 (six on target) and creating two scoring chances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Concedes once versus Pisa Carnesecchi made five saves and three clearances and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact Carnesecchi showcased his cat-like reflexes on multiple attempts by Pisa but couldn't catch the last one, a thumping header by Rafiu Durosinmi, which ended his three-game clean sheet streak. He has made multiple saves in the last six matches, amassing 19 and giving up two goals. Up next, Atalanta will host Athletic in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday and then Parma domestically next Sunday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pisa scores rare home goal to salvage draw with Atalanta

Pisa has scored a rare home goal and drawn Atalanta 1-1 in Serie A

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Atalanta vs. SC Pisa Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Jan. 16 Atalanta plays at SC Pisa in Serie A on Friday, with Atalanta coming off a 2-0 victory over Torino FC, and SC Pisa a 2-2 draw versus Udinese...

JANUARY 16 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Giacomo Raspadori - Completes Atalanta move Raspadori has transferred to Atalanta after spending the first half of the season in La Liga side Atletico Madrid, his former club announced Thursday.

Impact Raspadori saw little action in Spain but managed to record one goal and two assists across 14 matches played in all competitions. He has been more successful during his previous stints in Serie A, where he featured for Sassuolo and Napoli, achieving 10 goals plus five assists in his best campaign in 2021. The striker will look to put some pressure on Gianluca Scamacca and Nikola Krstovic in the competition for starts going forward.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Option for Pisa fixture Kossounou (AFCON) will be called up for Friday's game against Pisa, coach Raffaele Palladino stated.

Impact Kossounou will be available shortly after returning to Italy from AFCON. He was a fixture before the competition, but Giorgio Scalvini has since returned from injury. Kossonou will also challenge Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac (knee) and Honest Ahanor thanks to his versatility. He has tallied five tackles (four won), four interceptions and 12 clearances in his last five showings, contributing to two clean sheets.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Available for Pisa contest Kolasinac (knee) "has recovered from his injury and resumed training fully," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Kolasinac will be back from a two-game absence and will compete with Honest Ahanor and Odilon Kossounou to play on the left-hand side of the defense. He had started in five straight matches before the injury, recording nine tackles (six won), 10 clearances and one block, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Out against Pisa Djimsiti (hip) won't be available Friday, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Djimsiti has been rehabbing since suffering two minor injuries in the previous game and could skip more matches, but his absence shouldn't be particularly long. Isak Hien and Odilon Kossounou will pick up the slack.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Berat Djimsiti - Nursing a pair of injuries Djimsiti has been diagnosed with a left iliac bone contusion, but with no fracture, and an oblique muscle problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Djimsiti got banged up in a forceful clash and will require more exams to establish the timetable for his return. Isak Hien will absorb most of his minutes, and Odilon Kossounou (AFCON) will soon be available after international duties.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Honest Ahanor - Season high 10 clearances Ahanor recorded three tackles (two won), 10 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Ahanor made a season high 10 clearances to lead his team while adding three tackles, one interception and one block, contributing to a third consecutive clean sheet after replacing Sead Kolasinac in the 26th minute against Roma a week ago. Over those games, he recorded 10 tackles, two interceptions, 15 clearances and two blocks while also attempting three shots.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Season high five shots Zalewski generated five shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact Zalewski made a fourth consecutive start, with the last three in a more advanced attacking midfield role rather than his usual left midfield position while Ademola Lookman is away at AFCON. In this game, he had a season-high five attempts and matched his season tally in chances created with three, but failed to register any goals or assists, leaving him with one goal and two assists for the season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Bernasconi - Registers first assist Bernasconi assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact Bernasconi set up Charles De Ketelaere for the opening goal to record his first assist for Atalanta this season. The left midfielder has started five of the last six league matches due to Raoul Bellanova's injury and has created four chances while delivering 34 crosses and taking 20 corners. Defensively,he also added 12 tackles, three interceptions and eight clearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Pisa scores rare home goal to salvage draw with Atalanta