EL BILAL TOURE NEWS

Set for surgery, out months Toure (foot) has suffered a metatarsal injury that will require surgery and is set to miss several months, according to his club.

Impact The injury Toure suffered over the break has been deemed serious after undergoing testing, as he will now require surgery. This will leave the forward out for several months, which is a brutal turn, registering one goal in four appearances this campaign. He will probably miss around three to four months with the issue, with Nick Woltemade likely to see more minutes while he is out.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Injured with Mali Toure came off with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with Eswatini.

Impact Toure picked up the injury on international duty and is now being examined for a potential absence. It's not clear what the injury was but Toure has been a large member of the Stuttgart starting XI in recent weeks and if the injury proves to be serious it would be a major blow to the team.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal and assist Toure scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Only 19 minutes into the first half, Toure helped kickstart VfB Stuttgart's offense with an assist to a goal scored by Deniz Undav. Only 19 minutes into the second half, Toure scored a goal himself just before he was subbed off for Ermedin Demirovic. With two goals and one assist across his last 90 minutes of Bundesliga action, it is getting more difficult for Stuttgart to take him out of game commission production-wise.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes as substitute Toure scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Toure entered the match in the 62nd minute and claimed all three points for Stuttgart in the 92nd. The goal was the first in the Champions League for Toure as he's started in just one of his nine appearances between the Champions League and Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

First Stuttgart goal Toure scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Toure entered the match Sunday for the final 12 minutes with the result no longer in the balance. The appearance marked the Atalanta-loanee's fourth appearance in all competitions since completing his move to the Bundesliga. Late in the second half, Toure positioned himself for a late tap in for his first Stuttgart and creating the 5 - 1 advantage. Toure scored three goals over 15 appearances (three starts) in all competitions for Atalanta during the 2023/2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sent on loan Toure has been sent on loan to Stuttgart from Atalanta, according to his new club.

Impact Toure will spend the next season away from Atalanta after asking to leave the club, as he is off to Germany to serve with Stuttgart on a season-long loan. He held a minor role in the past season, starting in three of his 11 appearances while notching two goals on 12 shots. That said, he should see more time with his new club following the loan, although he probably won't see regular starting time.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out the Super Cup Toure hasn't been called up for Wednesday's clash with Real Madrid because he asked to leave, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Toure didn't find his footing after an early major injury last season and wants a change of scenery, which was confirmed by coach Gian Piero Gasperini in an interview with L'Eco Di Bergamo. It appears that the team won't field him until the situation is sorted out, so he could miss further fixtures.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the back of the net Toure scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-0 win against Marseille.

Impact Toure notched the final goal of Thursday's contest, earning it in the fifth minute of stoppage time. This was his first goal in the competition this season and only his third across all competitions. He has now appeared three times in the UEL this season, coming off the bench in each of those appearances, registering two shots and one cross in his 26 minutes of play.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Empoli Toure drew one foul and registered two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Empoli.

Impact Toure drew his second start in a row as Gianluca Scamacca got the day off since the match was sandwiched between two cup fixtures and had an okay display. He's not a regular but Atalanta are still competing on three fronts and rotate a lot. He has scored once and added six shots (two on target), four key passes and one inaccurate cross in his last three appearances.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Finds back of net Toure scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Monza.

Impact Toure was given his first start of the season Sunday, making the most of his chance by netting a goal in the 72nd minute off of an Ademola Lookman assist. This did give Toure his second goal of the campaign, reaching that mark in only five appearances. He will most likely drop back to the bench, as he only has appeared four times for 90 minutes outside of Sunday's performance, although his display may have earned him more time as the season is coming to an end.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in season debut Toure scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 win against Genoa.

Impact Toure appeared for the first time this season Sunday following a spell on the sidelines due to a thigh injury. However, he was great in his return, scoring a goal in the 103rd minute after only appearing for 33 minutes as a substitute. He will now hope to keep this momentum going, looking to get some time in the starting XI after his extended absence.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Frosinone Toure (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 5-0 win over Frosinone.

Impact Toure didn't get minutes despite the comfortable lead, as he likely wasn't entirely ready just yet. He'll have a couple of weeks of training to work on his conditioning as Atalanta will play their next game on January 27. He'll be in the mix for a couple of offensive spots with Charles De Ketelaere, Gianluca Scamacca, and Luis Muriel.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Toure (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Frosinone.

Impact Toure is finally back in the team sheets for Atalanta, having been named to the bench for Monday's match against Frosinone. This ends a long injury absence that has lasted since late August after the forward tore a tendon in his thigh. He only returned to training last week but is already being thrown straight into action, so it will be interesting seeing how the club handles his minutes in his first couple of matches back. He will most likely earn a few minutes off the bench in these first couple of contests returning but could be in line for a start once he gets his legs underneath him, as he started in 16 of the 24 matches he played last season between Reims and Almeria.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Called up after major injury Toure (thigh) is in the squad to face Frosinone on Monday, Atalanta relayed.

Impact Toure returned to full training late last week and will be an option right away. He has been ramping up for about a month after tearing a thigh tendon in late August and getting surgery to fix it. He'll likely see limited action at first. He'll compete primarily with Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca. Atalanta are one man shot up front since Ademola Lookman is playing in AFCON.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Toure went under the knife in Barcelona to repair his torn tendon insertion, Atalanta announced.

Impact Toure was operated on by specialist Ramon Cugat. He's expected to be out for three-to-four months, also considering the time he'll need to get back into shape, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. In the meantime, Atalanta will deploy Ademola Lookman, Duvan Zapata, Charles De Kelelaere, and Gianluca Scamacca.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers serious injury Toure ruptured the insertion of the rectus femoris tendon in his right thigh during the final friendly, Atalanta announced.

Impact Toure is headed for a lengthy absence as the team added that will evaluate the "most adequate surgical strategy for a complete recovery." He'll go under the knife in the next few days and then likely miss multiple months. Atalanta also added Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca to their frontline, while Ademola Lookman, Duvan Zapata, and Luis Muriel are still in town.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Atalanta Toure has moved to Atalanta on a permanent deal, the two clubs announced.

Impact Toure is coming off a promising season in La Liga, where he tallied two goals, six assists, 29 shots (14 on target), and 14 chances created in 21 appearances (15 starts), missing extended time with a thigh injury. He'll likely wind up replacing Rasmus Hojlund, who's in talks to depart, but will have to compete with a few veterans.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally scores again Toure scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact After sitting out more than two months of Almeria games because of a thigh injury, Sunday marked Toure's first start and goal post-injury. Despite the extended absence, he finished the 2022-23 La Liga with seven goals, a career best from the 21-year-old forward. The 2022-23 La Liga showcased how good a goal scorer Toure can be whenever healthy. And with Almeria staying in La Liga next season, he has an opportunity to be even better in the first division.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Made appearance Sunday Toure recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Valladolid.

Impact Toure stepped foot on the pitch for the first time since undergoing thigh surgery in March. He will likely start off the bench again for the last match of the season against Espanyol, with Dyego Sousa the expected starter. He's started eight times in his previous 12 games prior to going down on injury, totaling three goals and one assist in that span.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Valladolid Toure (thigh) is in Almeria's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Valladolid.

Impact Toure has missed the last two-and-a-half months since undergoing a thigh surgery in March that was expected to rule him out for the rest of the season. But he's recovered a bit earlier than expected and is available off the bench on Sunday.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes season-ending surgery Toure underwent an operation on his thigh this week and is expected to miss the rest of the season while recovering, Marca reported on Tuesday.

Impact Toure scored six goals and recorded two assists across 19 appearances (14 starts) in his rookie campaign in La Liga after joining Almeria from Reims last summer, but he suffered a thigh injury against Sevilla a few weeks ago that ended his season early as he's had to undergo surgery. Luis Javier Suarez should take over as the club's main striker for the remainder of the campaign, with Largie Ramazani and Dyego Sousa also options as well.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early injured at Sevilla Toure played 12 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 loss at Sevilla before subbing off with a muscular injury.

Impact Toure had a very limited time in the field before subbing off with a muscular injury in the thigh. The forward is already ruled out against Cadiz on Saturday. He may be cleared to return on Apr 2 at Celta de Vigo.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Barcelona Toure scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Barcelona. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Toure was back in Almeria's starting XI Sunday for the first time in over a month, and he scored the winner against the current La Liga leaders with his second goal in as many appearances. He's averaging 2.7 shots (1.3 on target) and 1.4 chances created per 90 minutes since the World Cup break, with three goals and one assist in that span.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal as sub Toure scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 6-2 loss against Girona.

Impact Toure made his fourth appearance in a row off the bench, but scored his fifth of the season. He has been upstanding since his arrival mid-season, instantly becoming the team leader in goals scored. The forward also surpassed his career high of goals and shots for a campaign with 26 (12 on target).

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots off bench Toure subbed into Saturday's match against Real Betis in the 58th minute, taking two shots (one on target) and creating a chance in the 3-2 defeat.

Impact Toure seems to have lost the starting job up front to January loan signing Luis Javier Suarez, as he's now come off the bench in three consecutive La Liga games. But Toure was dangerous in his cameo against Betis on Saturday and the only way to win the spot back will be through more performances like this.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE