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Another assist in Champions League Zappacosta assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Zappacosta was fortunate to assist an Ederson wondergoal that anyone could have set up. Regardless, the former has logged one assist in back-to-back Champions League games. For his seven of them this season, Zappacosta has logged three assists. In contrast, the 2024-25 Serie A has seen him record double the appearances (14) but fewer assists (two).

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Sturm Graz Zappacosta delivered an assist, had three off-target shots, created three chances and sent in four crosses (one accurate) during Tuesday's 5-0 Champions League win over Sturm Graz.

Impact Zappacosta was active as usual at the attacking end and needed just 12 minutes into the game to make a major impact, as he assisted Mateo Retegui for the opening goal. This was the second assist over six UCL appearances for the full-back, who can have a great fantasy upside when on his best days.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in a draw Zappacosta recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Zappacosta attempted six crosses but wasn't able to complete any of them. He has attempted 17 crosses in his last three matches. He also won both of his tackles in his first 90 minute appearance since early November.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in win Zappacosta assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Empoli.

Impact Zappacosta set up Atalanta's first goal with a perfect cross headed into the back of the net by Charles De Ketelaere. The veteran wing-back has been a regular playmaking threat for Atalanta this season, and he's up to three assists on the campaign.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes in late versus Real Madrid Zappacosta (thigh) had one tackle (one won) in 15 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Zappacosta saw limited action in his return after a four-game absence. He'll resume rotating with Raoul Bellanova and Mattia Ruggeri in the upcoming fixtures since he can play on either wing.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Real Madrid game Zappacosta (thigh) will return to the squad Tuesday, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Zappacosta resumed training regularly after the Milan match and will be back after sitting out four fixtures. He'll likely be eased into action but will reprise splitting minutes with Raoul Bellanova and Matteo Ruggeri as he can star on both wings. He has scored once and added two key passes, four crosses and three tackles (one won) in his last five showings.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Zappacosta is nursing a low-grade soleus lesion in his left calf, L'Eco di Bergamo reported.

Impact Zappacosta is expected to miss at least a couple of matches after the break unless he recovers really quickly. Raoul Bellanova will start on the right wing while he's out, with Marco Palestra as his deputy.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early against Udinese Zappacosta registered two crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Udinese before subbing off at halftime due to a possible calf injury, La Gazzetta...

Impact Zappacosta had a ho-hum first 45 minutes and couldn't continue after getting some medical attention due to a calf issue. He'll take some tests shortly. He's been splitting minutes with Raoul Bellanova on the right wing. Atalanta will play their next game on November 23.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Wednesday Zappacosta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Monza.

Impact Zappacosta bagged his second goal of the season Wednesday, an outside-the-box strike in the 88th minute assisted by Lazar Samardzic. It was the first goal he has scored since Sept. 24 and it marked just his second appearance off the bench this season. He finished the match with no other statistics in his 33 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic against Celtic Zappacosta won one of four tackles and generated three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Zappacosta had his most active display yet, tallying new season highs in key passes and deliveries but couldn't find an assist due to the imprecision of his teammates. He has started four matches in a row since Matteo Ruggeri has been dealing with a knee injury, notching one assist, 10 shots (one on target), 10 chances created and 17 crosses (eight accurate).

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist from cross Zappacosta assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win against FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Zappacosta floated a cross to the back post early in the second half Wednesday to setup what would be Atalanta's third and final goal in their 3 - 0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. Because Atalanta held the lion's share of possession, the veteran wingback was able to highlight his attacking attributes, leading the team with three chances created. Zappacosta also contributed one clearance, one block and one interception to the clean sheet effort.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

High class volley Zappacosta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against Como.

Impact Zappacosta opened the scoring Tuesday by beating the Como keeper with a long range volley resulting from a corner kick, though Atalanta were outlasted 3 - 2. Zappacosta has appeared in each of Atalanta's six matches (five starts) in all competitions, scoring once and supplying an assist. During the 2023/2024 Serie A campaign, the versatile defender scored twice and supplied one assist over 31 appearances (23 starts).

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses against Inter Zappacosta generated one shot (one on goal), one clearance and five crosses (three accurate) in Friday's 4-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Zappacosta moved to the left wing following the arrival of Raoul Bellanova, and with Matteo Ruggeri playing as a center-back, and one of the few Atalanta players who showed up in this one. The newcomer poses a major threat to his minutes. He has assisted once and added six shots, four key passes and 18 crosses (seven accurate) in three games.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Torino tilt Zappacosta assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Torino.

Impact Zappacosta led his team in deliveries as the opponents had trouble containing him and found Mateo Retegui with a great cross to set up the first goal of the game. He'll soon face serious competition from Raoul Bellanova, who was one of the best wingbacks in the league last season. He has tallied five shots (zero on target), four key passes and 13 crosses (four accurate) in two games.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal in UEL final Zappacosta assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Zappacosta was a constant threat on the right flank, and one of his crosses was smashed home by Ademola Lookman to open the scoring in the early stages of the first half. Zappacosta was forced to play with a more defensive approach in the second half. Still, his two-way play resulted in Atalanta pulling the upset and lifting the UEFA Europa League title. Zappacosta finishes his UEFA Europa League campaign with three assists across 11 appearances.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Zappacosta served a one-game disqualification in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Zappacosta will be eligible to face Monza on Sunday and likely get the nod over either Emil Holm or Matteo Ruggeri midweek versus Liverpool since he got a breather. He has started in four of his last five appearances, notching one assist, 16 crosses (five accurate), six takcles (three won) and six clernaces.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Verona Zappacosta won three of three tackles, sent in three crosses (one accurate), had one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Zappacosta won't be an option against Verona, which likely increases his chances of starting versus Liverpool midweek. Emil Holm or Hans Hateboer will man the right week next Monday.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option in cup game Zappacosta (thigh) didn't play but was available for Wednesday's Coppa Italia fixture versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zappacosta avoided injuries despite leaving the last game early and could retain the starting job over either Emil Holm, Hans Hateboer or Matteo Ruggeri against Cagliari on Sunday since he rested in this one. He has made the XI in four of the last six fixtures, logging four shots (two on target), 19 crosses (four accurate) and seven tackles (two won).

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out versus Napoli Zappacosta had four crosses (two accurate), one shot on target, three successful duels, and one tackle (zero won) in 60 minutes before being forced off in Saturday's 3-0 win over N...

Impact Zappacosta started laboring shortly after the start of the second half and received some medical attention before being substituted by Matteo Ruggeri, who usually starts on the left wing. He still paced his team in deliveries. Mitchel Bakker would also play more if he were forced to miss time.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Bologna tilt Zappacosta won seven duels and two of four tackles and recorded two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Zappacosta got the nod over Emil Holm in this one and was passable on both ends. Atalanta have started rotating their men more due to a busier schedule, which will continue given the upcoming Europa League clashes with Sporting CP. After being a deputy for a couple of months, he has started thrice in the last five games, posting one goal, six shots (five on target), five chances created and 19 crosses (seven accurate)

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in seven crosses Zappacosta registered seven crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Zappacosta was one of the few Atalanta to post somewhat of a decent match Wednesday, creating one chance while falling one short of his season-high in crosses with seven in the loss. The midfielder has fallen out of favor recently, only gaining four starts in the club's past 10 matches after starting the season getting the start in all but two of the first 15 contests. He will hope to have earned the starting spot back after getting the start Wednesday, as he has been decent when on the field, notching 64 crosses to go along with two goals on 36 shots and two assists on 15 chances created in 26 appearances from the left flank this campaign.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal against Genoa Zappacosta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Zappacosta was one of four players to find the net for Atalanta on Sunday, registering a solo goal in the 100th minute despite only appearing for 33 minutes as a substitute. This gave the midfielder his third goal contribution of the season, with two of those coming in his past three appearances. His day was much tamer outside of the goal, notching a minimal one chance created, a cross and two clearances against Genoa.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in win Zappacosta scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 5-0 win versus Frosinone.

Impact Zappacosta was the fourth player to get on the scoresheet for Atalanta on Monday, finding the back of the net in the 83rd minute off of a Mario Pasalic assist. This was only Zappacosta's first goal of the season, now having two goal contributions after assisting on a goal back on Nov. 12 against Udinese. He will have a chance to add another goal contribution against Udinese in the club's next match, as they will host them on Saturday.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in eight crosses versus Lecce Zappacosta won one of two tackles and four duels and recorded three shots (zero on goal) and eight crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Zappacosta was more active than usual in the final third but also severely lacked touch. He posted a new season high in deliveries. He has registered seven shots (zero on target), two key passes, and 13 crosses (four accurate) in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Salernitana game Zappacosta won one tackle and recorded one interception, two shots (zero on goal), and four crosses (two accurate) in Monday's 4-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Zappacosta was back on the pitch after getting rested and was passable on both ends in this one. He has notched six crosses (four accurate), four tackles, and three chances created in his last five appearances. Atalanta will face Bologna away Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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