LUIS MURIEL NEWS

Scores in victory Muriel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win against Spezia.

Impact Muriel scored Atalanta's third goal of the match in the 54th minute assisted by Berat Djimsiti. He registered the most crosses of the match (8) alongside teammate Davide Zappacosta. He was replaced in the 67th minute by Jeremie Boga.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Cremonese Muriel had three successful take-ons, won four duels, and generated three crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win against Cremonese.

Impact Muriel drew his second start in a row and was reasonably fizzy, but Ademola Lookman, Jeremie Boga, and Rasmus Hojlund were very impactful off the bench, which may impact his minutes going forward. He has registered four shots (one on target), seven chances created, and 34 crosses (11 accurate) in the past five fixtures.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

18 crosses in win Muriel created four chances, took two off-target shots, recorded 18 crosses (five accurate) and took 11 corners in Friday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Muriel made his first start since Oct. 23 Friday, and marked the occasion with an excellent performance. He had by far his best creative performance of the season, as he set new season highs in chances created (four), accurate crosses (five) and doubled his previous best with a whopping 18 crosses. He also took 11 corners in the match, five more than his previous best. It is somewhat surprising with all this production he didn't manage to record an assist, but if he keeps up this form he undoubtedly will soon.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three crosses against Napoli Muriel created one scoring chance and had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-2 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Muriel came in at halftime and had a decent cameo considering Atalanta struggled mightily to generate good offense against the best team in the league. He's set to take playing time away from Ademola Lookman and Rasmus Hojlund. He has logged three shots (two on target), five chances created, 14 crosses (five accurate), and nine corners in the last four tilts.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark against Udinese Muriel created two scoring chances and registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and six corners in 27 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Muriel was solid off the bench as Atalanta laid siege late, but they couldn't break through. He could take minutes away from Ademola Lookman and Rasmus Hojlund if he puts together a solid stretch, but he hasn't started since October. He has posted two shots (one on target), four chances created, and 12 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Lecce contest Muriel completed a one-game disqualification in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Muriel got the standard punishment for berating the referee in the previous match and will be back into the fold next Sunday, but Ademola Lookman and Jeremie Boga have clearly supplanted him in the offensive pecking order. He has played just 57 minutes in his last four appearances, tallying three off-target shots, two chances created, and four inaccurate crosses.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off versus Sassuolo Muriel had one inaccurate cross and received a red card in nine minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Muriel subbed in late and was expelled for saying something to the referee, which might cost him multiple games. He has had a very limited role in recent games, so his absence doesn't open up many minutes for other forwards.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Salernitana Muriel (heel) didn't play in Sunday's 8-2 win over Salernitana.

Impact Muriel was available after a nagging injury, but the coach preferred different options. He'll have trouble playing regularly from here on out with Rasmus Hojlund blossoming, Jeremie Boga resurfacing in recent matches, and Ademola Lookman being a consistent scorer.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Salernitana game Muriel (heel) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Salernitana Sunday.

Impact Muriel has managed to recover from a heel problem that held him out of the previous game, but he faces significant competition to get minutes. He has posted one goal, two assists, 12 shots (four on target), and 15 chances created in ten matches (six starts).

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Bologna game Muriel wasn't included in Atalanta's squad list to face Bologna Monday due to heel soreness, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Muriel heads back to the shelf after missing five games with different injuries in the first half of the season. Ademola Lookman, Duvan Zapata, Rasmus Hojlund, and Jeremie Boga will be the top offensive options Monday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in friendly Muriel (thigh) came off the bench in Friday's friendly versus Eintracht Frankfurt, Atalanta informs.

Impact Muriel had been a full go in practice right after the break following a four-game absence and he'll be back into the rotation, competing for minutes with Duvan Zapata and Rasmus Hojlund, in January. He has logged one goal, two assists, nine shots (four on target), and 13 chances created in nine appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing fully Muriel (thigh) trained regularly with the rest of his teammates after the break, Prima Bergamo informs.

Impact Muriel missed four games before the stoppage due to a thigh injury. He's set to return on the pitch in one of the friendlies prior to the resumption of the league in January.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Muriel sustained a partial lesion of the tendon of the adductor muscle in the right thigh, Atalanta announced.

Impact Muriel will miss the next three matches before the break and shouldn't have trouble returning in January, although the injury is significant. Rasmus Hojlund and Duvan Zapata will likely split up his minutes in relief, but the coach could also occasionally go with a false nine, either Mario Pasalic or Ederson, against menacing sides.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Muriel served his one-game ban in Saturday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Muriel will be eligible to play and likely start in Saturday's home clash versus Napoli. He has logged one goal, two assists, six shots (two on target), and nine chances created in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores late, Napoli beats Roma for 11th straight win

José Mourinho’s physical Roma squad came closer than most teams have to keeping high-scoring Napoli out of the net

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off versus Lazio Muriel created two scoring chances, sent in nine crosses (one accurate), won one tackle, and was booked twice in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Muriel had a fairly busy performance on a rough day for the Atalanta offense, leading his team in crosses but with little accuracy. He picked up a yellow card for diving early on and one for a late tackle in the final minutes. He will miss next Sunday's away game against Empoli. Duvan Zapata or Rasmus Hojlund will replace him in the XI.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers four crosses in Sassuolo game Muriel won three duels and one tackle and had four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Muriel didn't have an active in the two goals and failed to take a shot, but he still contributed on offense. He has regained a consistent role after a subpar start to the season. He has posted one goal, two assists, seven shots (three on target), and eight chances created in the last five matches (four starts). Atalanta will host Lazio next Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in both goals Muriel bagged a goal and recorded an assist in Sunday's 2-2 draw between Atalanta and Udinese.

Impact The Colombian moved all over the attacking third and looked impressive, setting up the first goal with a lovely through ball and then scoring through a second-half penalty. Muriel now has one goal and two assists over his last two starts after beginning the season on a five-game scoring drought.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Udinese recovers from 2 goals down to draw against Atalanta

Udinese has recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Serie A leader Atalanta to continue its impressive start to the season

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assist during start Muriel logged one assist during a 1-0 win across 74 minutes against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Atalanta used a two-striker formation, and Muriel utilized it to log the assist of Ademola Lookman's goal. Both strikers (along with others) will be competing for playing opportunities while Duvan Zapata continues recovering from his thigh injury.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ferrieri Caputi 1st woman ref in Serie A; Atalanta top

Atalanta moved joint top in Italy with a 1-0 win over Fiorentina while at Sassuolo Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi became the first woman to referee a Serie A match

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

All of the big Serie A clubs face intriguing tests this weekend before the season’s first international break

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Formerly known for its goals, Atalanta relies on defense now

Atalanta wasted a chance to reclaim the Serie A lead when it was held to a 1-1 draw at home by promoted Cremonese

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Madrid without injured Benzema against Mallorca

Real Madrid is without the injured Karim Benzema when it hosts Mallorca in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta beats Berlusconi's Monza 2-0, moves atop Serie A

Unbeaten Atalanta moved two points clear atop the Serie A after beating Silvio Berlusconi’s last-placed Monza 2-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS