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Diagnosed with a significant injury Muriel suffered a medium grade MCL sprain in his left knee in Sunday's match versus Milan, Ansa reports.

Impact Muriel should be ready by the start of next season in mid-August, but the injury might slow him down in the lead-up to it. He has tallied 13 goals, nine assists, 81 shots and 77 chances in 37 appearances (22 starts) in 2021-2022. Duvan Zapata is likely to start in Saturday's game versus Empoli.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Muted versus MIlan Muriel took one shot on target, sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and drew one foul in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Muriel took a step back compared to his previous strong showings while going against the top defense in the league. He has logged four goals, four assists, 16 shots (six on target) and 23 chances in the last five matches. Atalanta will host Empoli in the last Serie A round.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Spezia Muriel took five shots (two on target), created two chances, scored a goal and provided an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Muriel opened the scoring in the early going after juking a defender on the edge of the box with a great move and later on teed up Mario Pasalic on the final goal. He continues to be on a roll as he has notched four goals, four assists, 15 shots (five on target) and 22 chances in the last four matches. Atalanta will face Milan away Sunday.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates seven chances versus Salernitana Muriel took three off-target shots, sent in seven crosses (five accurate), created seven chances and won ten duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Muriel was not involved in the goal, but he had nonetheless a great showing, pacing his team in chances and tying his season-high, which he set in the previous game, in that regard. He is in a groove with three goals, three assists, ten shots (three on target) and a whopping 24 chances in the past five matches. Atalanta will face Spezia away Sunday.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Great end to unexpected April Muriel logged two goals and two assists during a 4-4 draw Wednesday versus Torino.

Impact Muriel logged four goals and three assists across five Serie A appearances this month. The overall output is surprising, considering he did not record any goal contributions during February or March. There remains a great chance it will be an anomaly.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dazzling versus Venezia Muriel sent in eight crosses (four accurate), created six chances, scored a goal and provided an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Muriel took care of more set pieces than usual with Teun Koopmeiners and Ruslan Malinovskyi not in the XI for this one, paced his team in crosses and chances, set up Duvan Zapata with a square ball and hit the net with an easy header to round out the score. He is now up to six goals and five assists in 24 Serie A appearances. He is finally hitting his stride at the end of the season, as he has found the target three times and added eight shots (five on goal), 14 chances and 19 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches. Atalanta will face Torino away Wednesday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Sassuolo Muriel took two shots (both on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one chance and scored a goal in 32 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Muriel hit the net in the stoppage time as he shook free behind the defense on a long ball and kept his aplomb in front of the goalie, but it was too little too late to re-open the contest. He has notched two goals, 12 shots, 12 chances and 20 crosses in the last five games. He is likely going to split time with Duvan Zapata in the next few tilts. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers three crosses against Roma Muriel created two scoring chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate), won two duels and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Muriel was the first man off the bench at half-time and was fairly effective in an off-game for his side, even though he did not manage to take a shot. He resumed seeing minutes after an injury and has good chances to be back in the XI in the next match. He tallied four shots, four assists, 33 shots and 26 chances in 18 Serie A games (ten starts). Atalanta will host Genoa next Sunday.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Sampdoria Muriel (thigh) was available but did not play in Monday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Muriel has shaken off a thigh problem, but the coach elected to give him another week since they did not need him in this one. He will be in contention to start with Jeremie Boga in Saturday's away game versus Roma.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sampdoria match Muriel (thigh) has been able to train partially with the rest of the team Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Muriel has a chance to be an option after missing the last two matches due to a thigh injury, although it is possible the coaching staff will ease him back. He has scored twice and added 13 shots, ten chances and 19 crosses in the last five appearances. His return would mostly impact Jeremie Boga.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Fiorentina match Muriel (thigh) was omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.

Impact Muriel is still undergoing tests following the midweek injury and will be held out for this one. He is at risk of having to sit out multiple matches. Atalanta have no pure forwards left, so Jeremie Boga will likely lead a light frontline Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Olympiacos Muriel left Thursday's 2-1 win over Olympiacos at half-time due to a thigh injury, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Muriel will soon take some tests to assess the severity of the problem, but he is highly at risk of having to sit out Sunday's road game versus Fiorentina. Jeremie Boga would lead the attack if that was the case.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires against Juventus Muriel took three off-target shots, created two scoring chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Muriel put up decent numbers across the board on offense, but he lacked precision both when shooting and crossing, and he was pulled after an hour. He is set to see consistent minutes with Duvan Zapata headed for an extended absence, but he has scored in just once in the last 11 matches. He has logged 11 shots, nine chances and 15 crosses in the last five appearances. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return against Cagliari Muriel was spotted at the training center in recent days, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Muriel tested positive right before the last game, but he shook it off during the break. He is highly likely to get another start since Duvan Zapata has not fully healed from his thigh issue. He has recorded four goals, four assists, 29 shots and 20 chances in 15 games (eight starts). Atalanta will host Cagliari Sunday.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Placed in COVID-19 protocol Muriel contracted Coronavirus, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Muriel was one of the seven Atalanta players that tested positive Friday, the coach informed. He will likely have to compete with Duvan Zapata (thigh) if he manages to shake it off in time for January 6th's match against Cagliari.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Might miss Lazio game Muriel might be scratched for Saturday's match versus Lazio as he is rumored to be one of the few Atalanta players that tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, La Gazzetta dello Sport...

Impact Muriel will likely take further swabs before the game to confirm it. Atalanta would be depleted if he was out as well since Duvan Zapata has not recovered from a thigh injury. The only striker available would be Roberto Piccoli.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty productive versus Inter Muriel took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate), created one chance and won six duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Inter.

Impact Muriel again led the Atalanta offense with Duvan Zapata on the mend and managed to fill the stat-sheet, although he could not break through. He has scored twice and added ten shots, eight chances and 14 crosses in the last five games. Atalanta will visit Lazio Saturday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Udinese 2-6 Atalanta ' Muriel strikes twice in Atalanta goal-fest ' Serie A 2021/22

JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Nets brace in win Muriel scored two goals off four shots (two on target), created two chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate) and drew one foul during Sunday's 6-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Muriel received a rare crack at the starting XI and made most of the opportunity received, scoring once each half and being involved in many other dangerous plays while he was on the pitch. The forward found the back of the net just five times over 19 apperances in all competitons this season and will hope this performance is a sign of better things to come. Up next for Muriel is Sunday's clash against Inter.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

More frustration for Mourinho as Roma wastes lead over Juve

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JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS