LUIS MURIEL NEWS

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, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More frustration for Mourinho as Roma wastes lead over Juve

Juventus came back from two goals down for a 4-3 win at Roma in the Italian league

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1

Tammy Abraham scores twice as Roma claims its first win against one of the top Serie A teams by 4-1 at Atalanta

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Attempts two shots in win Muriel took two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered two crosses and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Muriel had a quiet offensive outing as he attempted two shots before being subbed off in the 56th minute. The striker has now registered two assists in his last four appearances, along with racking up seven shots, six chances created and seven crosses in the same time span.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two assists versus Venezia Muriel created four scoring chances, took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (both accurate) and picked up two assists in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Muriel took just one shot but thrived as a playmaker, as he found Mario Pasalic twice in the box with pinpoint passes ahead of easy goals. This was hist first start since late October as Duvan Zapata excelled in recent matches. Despite the limited playing time, he has scored twice, dished three assists, taken seven shots and created six chances in the last five appearances. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pašalić scores hat trick as Atalanta routs Venezia 4-0

Mario Pašalić scored a hat trick to help Atalanta rout Venezia 4-0 in Serie A

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta, Young Boys draw 3-3 in frantic finish

A frantic finish saw Atalanta draw 3-3 at Young Boys in the Champions League to set up a tense final round of games in Group F next month

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United, Chelsea advance in CL; Barcelona made to wait

English teams Manchester United and Chelsea have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League with a game to spare

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores as substitute Muriel scored a goal with his lone shot during Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Young Boys.

Impact Muriel entered the match in the 87th minute and scored within a minute of coming onto the pitch. The goal was the first in the Champions League for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahimovic record goals can't stop Milan's 1st league loss

Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a Serie A game but his brace still wasn’t enough for AC Milan to win

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores and assists versus Spezia Muriel took two shots, created one chance, scored a goal and picked up an assist in 11 minutes in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Muriel made the most of his short minutes off the bench by teeing up Ruslan Malinovskyi and hitting the net from outside the box as well. He had not scored since the first game of the season and saw little playing time in recent matches. It will be tough for him to unseat Duvan Zapata, but he could earn a more consistent role next to him if he got going. He has posted two goals, two assists, 21 shots and nine chances created in ten games (four starts). Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot versus Manchester United Muriel sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, took one shot on target and drew two fouls in 19 minutes in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

Impact Muriel continues to be used mostly off the bench, as he has started just twice in the last seven matches. While he has produced in such role in the past, he has collected just one assist in the recent stretch, adding 13 shots, four chances created and six crosses. Atalanta will face Cagliari away Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent off bench against Lazio Muriel took two off-target shots, sent in two crosses (both accurate), drew one foul and won five duels in 23 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.

Impact Muriel had decent volume considering the limited playing time and came a few inches from scoring with a daisy-cutter from outside the box. He lost minutes after a thigh injury, as he has started just once in the past six matches, registering one assist, 12 shots and three chances created. Atalanta will host Manchester United in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Cagliari next Saturday.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Empoli Muriel took five shots (two on target), created two scoring chances, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Muriel returned the XI for the first time since a thigh injury and collected a point by setting up Josip Ilicic's second goal. His minutes still appear to be capped and the coach has refrained from using him and Duvan Zapata together so far. He has logged one goal, 14 shots and seven chances created in five matches. Atalanta will face Manchester United away Wednesday and host Udinese next Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet off bench versus Milan Muriel took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and won one duel in 34 minutes in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Muriel saw limited minutes for the second game in a row as he is being eased into action after a thigh injury. An eventual absence of Matteo Pessina would open up some room for all the other Atalanta attackers. He has scored once and recorded nine shots, five chances created and five crosses in four games. Atalanta will face Empoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Muriel made a 15-minute substitute appearance in Wednesday's UCL clash with Young Boys.

Impact Muriel made the most of his limited minutes as he managed two shots (one on target). With his thigh problem seemingly behind him, the forward could return to the starting XI for the first time since Aug. 28 versus Bologna when the club faces AC Milan on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be available versus Young Boys Muriel (thigh) has practiced well early in the week and should be on an option for Wednesday's game versus Young Boys, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Muriel has missed the past five matches due to a thigh strain, but he has been able to return earlier than expected. He will likely see limited minutes in the next two matches as he works his way back into shape. He has scored once and added six shots, four chances created and four crosses in two games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barca, United under pressure in Champions League

Manchester United will be under serious pressure to qualify if it loses at home to Villarreal after starting group play with a shocking defeat at Young Boys in Switzerland

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss extended time Muriel underwent new tests on his injured thigh, which revealed a sizeable strain, and he will rest completely for seven days before being re-evaluated, Atalanta informed.

Impact Muriel has been dealing with the issue for a couple of weeks, but he has not improved much. He is surely out for the next three matches, and likely much a few more. Duvan Zapata and Roberto Piccoli are on track to recover from their physical problems and will shoulder the attack, alongside Josip Ilicic.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Might not be ready for Fiorentina match Muriel (thigh) was limited to some therapies Tuesday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Muriel is nursing a thigh problem that forced him to miss international duties. He has yet to resume practicing and, with only a few days to go before the match, he appears a long-shot to feature. Josip Ilicic and Ruslan Malinovskyi could lead the frontline since Duvan Zapata and Roberto Piccoli are not fully fit either.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Excused for international duties Muriel will stay in Italy to rehab a thigh injury and will not play with Colombia during the international break, L'Eco di Bergamo reports.

Impact Muriel picked up the problem in the opener and might have aggravated it during the second match, although its extent is not known yet. He is in danger of missing the Fiorentina game in two weeks.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Produces against Bologna Muriel took four shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created four scoring chances and drew three fouls in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Muriel did not manage to break through, but he still put up great numbers across the board, leading his team in multiple offensive categories. He will lead the Atalanta front-line for as long as Duvan Zapata is sidelined. He found the target in the opener. They will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Bologna game Muriel did not have lingering problems after subbing off versus Torino and will start Saturday against Bologna, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Muriel bowed out early in the second half last week, but his problem was minor and he practiced regularly. With Duvan Zapata still sidelined, he will again lead the frontline versus Bologna, eyeing his second goal of the season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and subs off against Torino Muriel took two shots (one on target), drew one foul, had three successful take-ons, scored a goal and bowed out early in the second half in Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Muriel broke the deadlock early with a tremendous solo action and left-footed scorcher from distance. However, he limped off ten minutes into the second half and coach Gasperini stated that he picked up a minor problem that will have to be assessed throughout the week. Atalanta will host Bologna Saturday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Çalhanoğlu stars as Inter routs Genoa 4-0 in Serie A opener

New Inter Milan signing Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored one goal and set up another as the Nerazzurri got their Serie A title defense off to a winning start with a 4-0 win at home to Genoa

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS