OCTOBER 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
ATALANTA 4-7-4 · 11TH IN SERIE A
4-7-4 · 11TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Genoa (A) ·
Sun, December 21st 7:45PM
Sun, December 21st 7:45PM
ATA -113 TOTAL 2.5
Atalanta vs. US Cremonese Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - October 25 - Bleacher Nation The upcoming fixture list in Serie A includes eighth-place Atalanta at 10th-place US Cremonese -- two top-half teams -- on Saturday, October...
Raoul Bellanova - Subs in versus Slavia Prague Bellanova (tigh) had one off-target shot, one key pass and two crosses (zero accurate) in 16 minutes in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Slavia Prague.
Impact Bellanova was deployed late after sitting out two matches, but kept his season-long streak of performances with at least two crosses alive despite the limited minutes. He has registered 18 (five accurate) in his last five displays, adding three shots (zero on target), six chances created and four tackles (two won) over that span. He'll likely start over Davide Zappacosta against Cremonese on Saturday.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Odilon Kossounou - Serviceable against Slavia Prague Kossonou (thigh) had two interceptions, two clearances, two blocks and one shot (one on target) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Slavia Prague.
Impact Kossonou managed to go to distance in his first game back from a thigh injury and contributed across the board in the back, helping his side keep a clean sheet. He has contributed to two in his last four showings, tallying five tackles (three won), three interceptions and 15 clearances. He'll rotate with Honest Ahanor and Berat Djimsiti going forward.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Atalanta vs. Slavia Prague: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 3
OCTOBER 22 • YOUTUBE
Odilon Kossounou - Starts during return Kossounou (thigh) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Slavia Prague.
Impact Koussounou was deemed fit ahead of Wednesday, and that has led him to a starting role to begin their UCL match against Slavia. He has now started in six of his eight appearances on the team sheet this campaign and appears to be set to continue in a starting spot after recovering from injury.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Bench option Bellanova (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Slavia Prague.
Impact Bellanova was expected to be an option Wednesday and is, with the defender earning a spot on the bench. He will now look to test his legs and return to the starting XI next match, as he has started in six of his eight appearances on the team sheet this season.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Odilon Kossounou - Fit for UCL bout Kossounou (thigh) "will be an option, perhaps even from the get-go, against Slavia Prague," coach Ivan Juric relayed.
Impact Kossonou has recuperated fairly quickly, considering the severity of the injury, skipping just two contests thanks to the break. He'll split time with Berat Djimsiti and Honest Ahanor in two spots in the back while Giorgio Scalvini (thigh) is on the mend. He has posted 11 tackles (seven won), four crosses, five interceptions and 17 clearances in his last five starts, contributing to one clean sheet.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Available against Slavia Prague Bellanova (thigh) "has recovered and could play from the start if we choose to," coach Ivan Juric announced.
Impact Bellanova will be back in the fold and will compete with Davide Zappacosta on the right wing in his first game back before eventually reclaiming his usual status, as he had gotten the nod in almost every fixture before the injury. He has notched three shots (one on target), eight key passes, 22 crosses (six accurate) and four tackles (two won) in his last five displays.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Zappacosta - Four shot attempts in draw Zappacosta had four shot attempts (one on target) and created two chances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio.
Impact Zappacosta's four shot attempts and two created chances were his highest in his last six games. While the goals and assists have not been there lately (zero in his last four appearances), he has still been contributing to Atalanta's attack with shots and chances created. He will look to end his mini draught Sunday versus Juventus.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Krstovic - Registers two shots as late sub Krstovic had three shot attempts (two on target) as a late sub in 0-0 draw versus Lazio Sunday.
Impact Krstovic came in as a sub in the 67th minute and made the most of his limited opportunity. He finished with three shot attempts (two on target) and created one chance. His last two appearances have came as a sub, but look for him to return to the starting lineup Wednesday versus Slavia.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Carnesecchi - Clean sheet in draw Carnesecchi made one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio
Impact Lazio managed only four shot attempts (one on target) in this match. Carnesecchi made 31 passes and one clearance to go along with his one save. The clean sheet was the goalkeepers second in his last five appearances. He will look to keep it rolling vs Slavia on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Zalewski - DNP against Lazio Zalewski (thigh) didn't star in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.
Impact Zalewski shook off a thigh injury, but the coach opted to reintroduce him slowly, plus Lorenzo Bernasconi has been serviceable in relief. He'll most likely resume being the top option once he's 100 percent.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Scamacca - Unused against Lazio Scamacca (knee) didn't feature in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Parma.
Impact Scamacca returned to the bench, but the made different choices, as he's not in peak shape after a month on the shelf. He'll compete for minutes with Nenad Krstovic and Ademola Lookman going forward, likely making only some cameos in the next few games.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Giorgio Scalvini - Picks up new injury Scalvini suffered a first-grade left flexor strain in his return and is expected to miss three weeks, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.
Impact Scalvini played 23 minutes off the bench against Lazio after a four-game absence due to a similar injury, but on the other leg. He's tentatively expected to be sidelined for all the upcoming cycle of matches before the next break. Honest Ahanor and eventually Odilon Kossounou (thigh) will fill in.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Atalanta 0-0 Lazio: Dominant hosts forced to settle for a point Atalanta struck the post and dominated much of their clash with Lazio, but could not find the game's decisive goal in Bergamo.
OCTOBER 19 • BEINSPORTS.COM
Nicola Zalewski - Option from bench Zalewski (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Lazio.
Impact Zalewski was expected to be an option Sunday, and that has led to his return to the bench with the midfielder serving from the bench. He will now test his legs before earning more time in the future, starting in four of his five appearances on the team sheet this season.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Scamacca - Fit Sunday Scamacca (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Lazio.
Impact Scamacca has been ramping up his fitness, and that led to a spot on the bench Sunday, fit after six games out in a row. He will now work to return to his starting role in the coming matches, starting in both games he was an option for before his injury.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Giorgio Scalvini - Bench option Scalvini (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Lazio.
Impact Scalvini was set for his return Sunday, and that has come to fruition, with the defender fit enough to earn a bench role. He started in the club's first three games of the season before injury and will hope to earn that spot back after testing his legs, although that is up in the air.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Zalewski - Poised to return versus Lazio Zalewski (thigh) resumed training fully Tuesday, Corriere di Bergamo reported.
Impact Zalewski has recuperated from a mild thigh lesion that cost him three matches and could be able to reprise starting over Lorenzo Bernasconi on Sunday if he has a clean week of practice. He registered one goal, one assist, three shots (one on target) and 23 crosses (five accurate) in his four appearances.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Giorgio Scalvini - Set to be back versus Lazio Scalvini (thigh) was spotted working with the rest of the group Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Scalvini has recuperated from a thigh strain that sidelined him for four fixtures and will re-enter the rotation Sunday versus Lazio, splitting time with Berat Djimsiti and Honest Ahanor. He started in three out of four tilts before the injury, tallying six tackles (three won), six interceptions and 10 clearances and scoring once, with no clean sheets.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Scamacca - Successfully ramping up Scamacca (knee) returned to full training Tuesday, AdnKronos relayed.
Impact Scamacca was able to practice with no limitations after missing a month due to knee soreness. He'll be back in the squad against Lazio on Sunday if he avoids setbacks and will eventually resume competing with Nenad Krstovic to be the top option in his role. He had featured twice before getting hurt, scoring once and posting 11 shots (four on target) and one chance created.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Charles De Ketelaere - Features with Belgium De Ketelaere (thigh) got the start in Tuesday's match against Wales.
Impact De Ketelaere returned on the pitch with his national team after sitting out three of the past four games due to a nagging thigh problem. He had started over Lazar Samardzic and other attackers in four tilts before getting banged up, scoring once and adding six shots (two on target), six crosses (three accurate) and one corner. He has created at least one chance in every appearance, accumulating 10.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Gennaro Gattuso tells AC Milan midfielder to watch and learn from Real Madrid great as Italy boss explains decision
Gennaro Gattuso addressed his decision of not selecting young midfielder Samuele Ricci in Italy's squad for this month's World Cup qualifier...OCTOBER 8 • goal
Isak Hien - Logs two blocks versus Como Hien (thigh) won one of one tackle and had one clearance and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Como.
Impact Hien wasn't particularly busy in his return from a two-game absence but helped contain the opponents in a fairly challenging match-up. He'll be a fixture as long as he stays healthy. He has tallied at least one tackle and one clearance in every appearance, totaling nine (four won) and 27, respectively, in six contests, adding six interceptions and four blocks, with no clean sheets.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
