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Starting against Bologna Zapata (knee) will be in the starting XI to face Bologna on Monday.

Impact Zapata was forced off in the 29th minute versus Spezia on Wednesday but appears to have avoided any serious injury. In his last three outings, the forward has registered one goal on nine shots (three on target), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Bologna game Zapata (knee) "has recovered well" and will be available against Bologna Monday, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Zapata left the last game early due to a blow to the knee, but he avoided structural damage and managed to shake it off quickly. He'll be in contention to lead the frontline with Rasmus Hojlund and Luis Muriel. He has scored just once in ten appearances this season, adding 15 shots (five on target), three chances created, and nine crosses (one accurate).

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing bruise Zapata took some tests on his injured knee, which confirmed a contusion and ruled out further damage. Atalanta announced.

Impact Zapata avoided serious injuries and has been labeled as day-to-day. His presence in Monday's match versus Bologna might come down to pain tolerance. Rasmus Hojlund is likely to start after scoring off the bench against Spezia.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Spezia game in first half Zapata bowed out after 29 minutes in Wednesday's fixture against Spezia due to a knock, DAZN reports.

Impact Zapata had two shots (one accurate), and three crosses (one accurate) before asking to come out due to the effects of a clash with goalie Jeroen Zoet, lamenting that he couldn't run fluidly. He was replaced by Rasmus Hojlund. He'll take some tests to determine whether it's something more than a contusion.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misfired versus Inter Zapata had four shots (zero on goal), won one tackle and five duels, and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-3 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Zapata started for the second game in a row and co-paced his team in shots, but he had little touch in the box. On the other hand, he drew the PK that led to the opening goal. He'll look to get fitter during the break, but he will probably continue splitting minutes with Luis Muriel and Rasmus Hojlund. He has recorded one goal, 13 shots (four on target), three chances created, and six inaccurate crosses in nine games, as he missed a ton of time with a thigh strain. Atalanta will visit Spezia on January 4.

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Scores against Lecce Zapata won seven duels and scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-2 loss versus Lecce.

Impact Zapata drew his first start since returning from injury and bagged his first goal of the season by keeping his aplomb in front of Wladimiro Falcone and slotting the ball between the goalie's leg. He also paced his side in shots in an underwhelming collective offensive performance. He'll be in contention with Rasmus Hojlund to start in Sunday's home game versus Inter. He has notched nine shots (four on target), three chances created, and six inaccurate crosses in eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench against Lazio Zapata (thigh) had two inaccurate crosses in 19 minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Zapata didn't make an impact in his first appearance in over two months. His minutes are bound to increase versus Empoli since Luis Muriel is suspended. He'll likely split time with Rasmus Hojlund. He has notched five shots (two on target), two chances created, and six inaccurate crosses in five matches.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Lazio Zapata is fit and in the match day squad to face Lazio on Sunday.

Impact Zapata returns from a thigh injury that has kept him out since September. The forward starts from the bench as he remains in search of his first goal after starting four matches prior to the injury.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Zapata (thigh) trained with the rest of the group Tuesday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Zapata missed the last six matches with a thigh strain. The coach sounded optimistic after the last tilt, and he's indeed slated to be back for Sunday's home game versus Lazio. Luis Muriel has fared as of late, so it's likely that he'll be eased into action. The two can feature together, at the expense of a midfielder, in aggressive schemes. He has tallied five shots (two on target), two chances created and four inaccurate crosses in four scoreless appearances.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Zapata (thigh) is out for Sunday's clash with Udinese and will be re-evaluated next week, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Zapata will continue to miss time with a thigh strain he originally suffered in early September, and he will not come back until he's 100 percent given previous injuries in the same area. Luis Muriel fared well in the past game and has the upper hand over Rasmus Hojlund to start Sunday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Unavailable against Fiorentina Zapata (thigh) will not return versus Fiorentina and will take further tests next week, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Zapata has remained limited in the past two weeks as he's waiting for the green light to ramp up, so he's not a lock to be back against Udinese either. Rasmus Hojlund and Luis Muriel have divvied up the minutes as no.9 in recent tilts.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Fiorentina game Zapata (thigh) remained sidelined in Thursday's friendly against Pro Patria, Atalanta reported.

Impact Zapata hasn't resumed training fully during the break, and he's most likely going to miss further time barring a late improvement. Rasmus Hojlund and Luis Muriel have filled in for him in the last three matches.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Contained by MIlan Zapata won four duels, drew one foul and had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus AC Milan.

Impact Zapata didn't get much going in this one as the opposing defenders held him in check pretty easily. He's scoreless after two matches, where he has posted three shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in two inaccurate crosses. Atalanta will face Verona away Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Empoli Zapata took 12 shots (six on target), created six scoring chances, sent in one accurate cross and drew two fouls in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Zapata had a strong performance even though he did not manage to score, mostly because of Guglielmo Vicario's heroics, and had a robust number of key passes as well. He posted a new season highs in both categories in this one. He has scored 13 goals, provided seven assists, taken 109 shots (44 on target) and created 50 chances in 32 appearances (26 starts) in 2021/2022.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots against Milan Zapata (thigh) created two scoring chances, drew one foul, won six duels and took four shots (one on target) in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Zapata looked pretty good in his return from a minor thigh problem and paced his team in shots despite coming off the bench, and also had the best chance for his side late, but Mike Maignan denied him. He has scored once and added 14 shots (two on target), five chances and three crosses (one accurate) in the last four appearances. Atalanta will host Empoli in the last Serie A round.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Milan Zapata (thigh) is in Atalanta's match day squad for Sunday's clash against AC Milan.

Impact Zapata missed last weekend's win over Spezia with a thigh injury, but he returned to training on Tuesday and is now back on the bench on Sunday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full go at practice Zapata (thigh) logged a full training session Tuesday, Atalanta informed.

Impact Zapata missed the previous game, but it was mostly a precautionary move due to fatigue and his recent problems in the area. He is set to be called up for Sunday's away game versus Milan barring further setbacks during the week, although his minutes could be capped like in the previous game. He started six games in a row before the ailment, tallying one goal, 18 shots (two on target), ten chances and 12 crosses (four accurate).

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Spezia game Zapata (thigh) is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Spezia.

Impact Zapata has not shaken off a thigh ailment and will not be an option for this one. Luis Muriel is spearheading the frontline supported by Ruslan Malinovskyi and Mario Pasalic, while Jeremie Boga and Aleksey Miranchuk will begin on the bench.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Spezia game Zapata has not trained fully ahead of Sunday's match versus Spezia due to muscle fatigue, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Zapata saw limited action in the previous game for the same reason and might spared altogether to heal fully, the publication informs. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Aleksey Miranchuk would be the top options to replace him in the XI if he could not go.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Salernitana Zapata took two off-target shots, sent in two crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls and won two duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Zapata did not have a great showing and was pulled early as the coach tried to shake things up. He recently snapped out of a scoring slump, but he has not been consistent after returning from injury. He has logged one goal, 16 shots (two on target), seven chances and 11 crosses (four accurate) in the last five matches. Atalanta will face Spezia away Sunday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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