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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

Used as a sub versus Milan Muriel won one tackle and three duels and had three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in 17 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 tie against AC Milan.

Impact Muriel got relatively busy in his short time on the pitch, and his spot in the starting XI isn't very secure with Ruslan Malinovskyi, Ademola Lookman and Jeremie Boga all vying for minutes. He has been rather poor in the first two appearances, where he hasn't taken a shot nor created a chance and sent in four crosses (one accurate).

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly Muriel (knee) was able to play in Sunday's pre-season game against Rappresentativa Val Seriana.

Impact Muriel suffered a fairly serious knee injury in mid-May, but the time off was enough for him to shake it off and he has been a full-go in camp. Multiple physical problems affected him in the recent season, limiting him to 27 Serie A appearances.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2022 • 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 16, 2022 • 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 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Birthday boy Tonali scores 2 as Milan beats Verona to go top

Sandro Tonali has celebrated his 22nd birthday by scoring two goals

MAY 8, 2022 • 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 3, 2022 • 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, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter beaten at Bologna, wastes chance to take Serie A lead

A goalkeeping blunder handed Bologna a 2-1 win as Inter Milan wasted a lead and a chance to reclaim the Serie A lead in a match that was postponed from January

APRIL 27, 2022 • 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, 2022 • 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, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barca held 0-0 by Galatasaray, Sevilla beats West Ham in EL

Barcelona’s newfound attacking verve vanished as the club was held to a 0-0 draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League

MARCH 10, 2022 • 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 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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