DUVAN ZAPATA NEWS

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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OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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

Milan-Napoli, Roma-Atalanta highlight a big weekend in Italy

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

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

Ends drought in Venezia game Zapata took four shots (one on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses, created three chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Zapata bagged his first goal since mid-December with an easy tap-in from inside the six-yard box, reaching the double-digit threshold in Serie A play. He had not looked great in the previous outings following a major thigh injury, but he is trending in the right direction. He has logged 15 shots (three on target), 11 chances and eight crosses in the last five matches. Atalanta will face Torino away Wednesday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Sassuolo Zapata took two shots (zero on target), created three scoring chances, sent in one accurate cross and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Zapata made his first start in months as it did not take him long to be ready for a fully game after a lengthy absence. He had a relatively good performance considering that Atalanta struggled offensively in this one, as he paced his team in chances. He has recorded nine goals, four assists, 52 shots and 26 chances in 18 Serie A games. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Napoli Zapata (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Napoli.

Impact Zapata was part of the game-day squad list, but he trained too little to really be an option. The club plans to bring him along slowly following two thigh injuries, so it could be a while before he is a real factor. Atalanta will visit Sassuolo next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Napoli clash Zapata (thigh) has been named in Atalanta's squad list for Sunday's match versus Napoli.

Impact Zapata is surprisingly available just a few days after re-joining the team in practice. He has played just once since early January due to two separate thigh injuries. The coaching staff is set to ease into action, but his return will affect Luis Muriel and Jeremie Boga's minutes. He has scored 12 goals, provided seven assists and tallied 77 shots and 31 chances in 23 seasonal appearances.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in rehab Zapata is recovering at a clinic in Sevilla, but the latest check-ups were positive and he should resume training in late March, director Roberto Spagnolo informed.

Impact Zapata has been out since early February due to a significant thigh strain. He will need a ramp-up before getting back on the pitch considering the time off, but he should be able to return in mid-April barring any setback, the publication informs.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss extended time Zapata is mulling over having surgery due to a tendon problem, but he will be out for at least a couple of months even if forwent it, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Zapata is undergoing evaluations in Finland and could visit other specialists too. In any case, he is not expected to contribute anytime soon. He played just 14 minutes in his return from a thigh strain and suffered a more severe problem in the same area. Atalanta will continue to lean on Luis Muriel.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will visit specialist Zapata (thigh) will undergo a check-up by tendon specialist Sakari Orava in Turku Wednesday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Zapata is rumored to have suffered a severe injury, but more will be known about it and the timetable to return after the visit. Luis Muriel will continue to lead the Atalanta frontline going forward.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced to bow out versus Cagliari Zapata took one shot and won one duel in 14 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Cagliari before leaving the game with an apparent muscular injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Zapata was making his return from a thigh strain in this one and might have aggravated it, or simply felt some discomfort and preferred subbing off to avoid making things worse. He will undergo further exams in the next few days. He was influential in his short time on the pitch, as he forced Alessio Cragno into a difficult save and Jose Luis Palomino hit the net on the rebound. Luis Muriel would continue to lead the frontline if Zapata was forced to miss more time.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Cagliari game Zapata (thigh) is a bench option for Sunday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Zapata is available to play after missing three games because of a thigh injury. He could make an appearance in the second half to resume putting minutes in his legs. He has tallied nine goals, four assists, 49 shots and 23 chances in 16 Serie A appearances so far.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE