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Set to miss more time Zappacosta has been diagnosed with a low-degree adduction strain in the right thigh, Ansa informs.

Impact Zappacosta will probably miss the upcoming fixtures versus Napoli and Empoli, but the injury isn't as severe as some of his previous ones in the same area. Matteo Ruggeri and Bradon Soppy will pick up the slack on the flanks.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from XI Zappacosta has been removed from the starting lineup and replaced by Matteo Ruggeri as he picked up a muscular problem warming up, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Zappacosta is listed on the bench but is unlikely to feature given the situation. Brandon Soppy will serve as the backup on both flanks.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Lazio Zappacosta (thigh) scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one block, and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Lazio.

Impact Zappacosta got the nod despite just returning from an injury and broke the deadlock with a gorgeous curled shot in the top corner early in the first half. He'd likely be a regular starter hadn't he suffered multiple injuries. He has scored and assisted once and added five inaccurate crosses and eight tackles in six Serie A (four starts) appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Starting against Lazio Zappacosta (thigh) is in the starting XI versus Lazio on Saturday.

Impact Zappacosta will return in the midfield after missing the last three matches with a thigh injury. He has recorded an assist and three tackles (one won) in his previous three games played.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Lazio clash Zappacosta (thigh) has been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Lazio Saturday.

Impact Zappacosta is fit after missing three matches with his latest thigh injury. He'll re-enter the rotation on the wings, which features just Hans Hateboer, Matteo Ruggeri, and Brandon Soppy for this one since Joakim Maehle is suspended. He has recorded one assist, three shots (one on target), seven tackles, and four inaccurate crosses in five seasonal appearances (three starts).

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Zappacosta suffered a grade-one biceps femoris strain in the left thigh, Atalanta announced.

Impact Zappacosta missed a lot of time with multiple similar problems earlier in the season, but they were on the other leg. He'll likely be out for three-to-four weeks. Hans Hateboer, Matteo Ruggeri, Joakim Maehle, and Brandon Soppy will pick up the slack.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in Salernitana game Zappacosta created one scoring chance, took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, and had one interception in 58 minutes in Sunday's 8-2 win over Atalanta before subbi...

Impact Zappacosta has looked decent after healing from a major thigh injury during the break, but he picked up a new issue in the same area. He'll take some tests in short order. He was replaced by Nadir Zortea in this game, which had already gotten out of hand. Hans Hateboer, Joakim Maehle, and Brandon Soppy have generally seen minutes on the flanks during his previous absences, while Matteo Ruggeri has emerged in recent tilts.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in friendly Zappacosta (thigh) played half an hour in Friday's game versus Real Betis, Atalanta inform.

Impact Zappacosta healed up after a couple of weeks of limited training. He was a late addition to the squad list for this one, but he got on the pitch for the first time since September after suffering two consecutive thigh injuries. He could be eased into action at first, but he was their top option on the flanks last season. Instead, he has featured just twice so far since he got hurt in the summer and then had multiple relapses. His return will impact all their wingback, primarily Hans Hateboer (knee), Joakim Maehle, and Brandon Soppy since he can feature on either flank. He tallied one goal, seven assists, 46 chances created, and 106 crosses (24 accurate) in 44 appearances in 2021/2022.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited in training Zappacosta (thigh) has been practicing on the side this week, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Zappacosta dealt with multiple thigh injuries in the first half of the season and hasn't gotten past the most recent one yet. He'll continue to be assessed in the next month, but he's not a lock to be ready for the first game after the stoppage.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers new injury Zappacosta sustained another thigh strain, although in a different muscle than the previous one, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Zappacosta is headed for the third multi-week absence of a rough start of the season, and the team might be extra cautious in bringing him back given the situation. Hans Hateboer, Joakim Maehle, and Brandon Soppy will continue to be the top options on the wings.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return in Roma clash Zappacosta (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Roma, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Zappacosta will sit out the second match in a row with a little relapse of his previous thigh injury. Brandon Soppy is likely to get another start on the left wing, with Joakim Maehle and Matteo Ruggeri as the alternatives.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning in Milan game Zappacosta (thigh) wasn't called up for Sunday's match versus Milan.

Impact Zappacosta has shaken off a thigh injury but will be given more time to work on his conditioning. Hans Hateboer, Joakim Maehle, Brandon Soppy and Nadir Zortea will be the top options on the flanks in this one.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off thigh problem Zappacosta has recuperated from his thigh strain and practiced fully this week, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Zappacosta is behind in terms of conditioning having missed the entire pre-season preparation, the gaffer added. Therefore he's set to be eased into action in his first few appearances. He generally played on the left flank, over Joakim Maehle, in the second half of last season, but he can feature on the right too, so his return might impact also Hans Hateboer and newcomer Brandon Soppy.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers serious injury Zappacosta has sustained high-grade rectus femoris strain of the right thigh with some tendon damage in the first training session of the pre-season, Atalanta announced.

Impact Zappacosta is tentatively expected to miss up to two months, but that will be clearer later on. Atalanta wish he will return at some point in September, but he will surely miss the first few matches and will need to ramp up before playing since he will sit out the entire preparation. Joakim Maehle can take care of the left flank in the meantime, but Atalanta will most likely add another option this summer.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Empoli Zappacosta created one scoring chance, took three shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate) and had one clearance in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Zappacosta turned in a decent performance in the season finale but he was not particularly precise. He had a mostly solid campaign, although he did not score as much as at Genoa. He hit the net once and added seven assists, 46 chances and 106 crosses (24 accurate) in 46 appearances.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive versus Salernitana Zappacosta sent in eight crosses (two accurate), created four scoring chances, took one off-target shot and won four duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Zappacosta was busy motoring up and down the flank, led his team in crosses and was the runner-up in chances. He is finishing the season well as he has tallied two assists, eight shots (two on target), 12 chances and 23 crosses (eight accurate). Atalanta will face Spezia away Sunday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Venezia Zappacosta took two shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Zappacosta notched his third helper in the last five matches by finding Luis Muriel with a pinpoint cross in the second half. He has added nine shots (three on target), seven chances, 15 crosses (five accurate) and five tackles (all won) in the recent hot stretch. Atalanta will face Torino away Wednesday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Zappacosta made an assist, had two shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in five crosses (two accurate) during Monday's 2-1 loss against Verona.

Impact Zappacosta had another productive outing at the left flank, but this time his biggest contribution came from the right as he sent in a perfect cross to assist Giorgio Scalvini's consolation goal in the 82nd minute. This was the fourth league assist for the full-back this season and he'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Venezia.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Will return against Napoli Zappacosta completed his one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Zappacosta will be eligible and likely start over Giuseppe Pezzella in the Napoli clash coming up in two weeks. He has recorded three shots, three chances, six crosses and four interceptions in the last five appearances.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Bologna game Zappacosta sent in three inaccurate crosses, drew one foul and picked up the fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Zappacosta had a subdued performance and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Either Giuseppe Pezzella or Joakim Maehle will man the left flank in Sunday's away game versus Bologna.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Features in Europa League Zappacosta (eye) got the start in Thursday's 3-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League.

Impact Zappacosta bowed out early against Roma, but the problem did not linger. He will be in the mix to start Sunday versus Genoa, although the coach might opt for some rotation considering the busy schedule. Giuseppe Pezzella and Joakim Maehle are the alternatives on the flanks. Zappacosta has logged four shots, four chances and three crosses in the last five appearances.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early versus Roma Zappacosta left Saturday's 0-1 loss to Roma after just 21 minutes due to an eyesight issue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Zappacosta was poked in the eye in the early going and did not manage to shake it off enough to continue. Giuseppe Pezzella replaced him on the left flank.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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