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Starting against Juventus Sportiello (illness) made the XI to face Juventus Sunday.

Impact Sportiello shook off the flu and is getting the nod over Juan Musso. At this point, he's likely to hold onto the starting job for the rest of the season unless he has big blunders, as the coach seems to have made his choice.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Juventus Sportiello (illness) has been included in Atalanta's call-ups for Sunday's bout with Juventus.

Impact Sportiello has recuperated from an illness and might resume starting, as Juan Musso wasn't great versus Spezia. He has allowed three goals and made nine saves in the past three matches.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play against Lecce Sportiello has been ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Lecce because he's under the weather, Atalanta inform.

Impact Sportiello claimed the starting job in recent games but won't be available due to an illness for this one. Juan Musso will return between the sticks as a consequence.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in win Sportiello made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Torino.

Impact Sportiello had a good outing to help them earn the important road win. The goalkeeper logged his third start in a row and ninth overall in the season, but has just one clean sheet over that span. He will now look for his second when they host Spezia on Wednesday.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Roma Sportiello had four clearances, three punches, and no saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 3-1 victory against Roma.

Impact Sportiello was beaten by a precise daisy-cutter by Lorenzo Pellegrini but wasn't challenged too much beyond that. He appears to have supplanted Juan Musso, at least for the time being. He has appeared in nine Serie A games, surrendering 11 goals, making 23 saves, and keeping one clean sheet. Atalanta will visit Torino Saturday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records six saves Sportiello registered six saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Sportiello logged his first appearance since Jan. 4. Despite allowing a goal from Arthur Cabral, the goalkeeper compensated with an admirable tally of saves. But with a difficult matchup scheduled against Roma on Monday, Sportiello is expected to be Atalanta's main keeper again soon.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals against Lecce Sportiello had one save and one accurate-keeper sweeper and conceded twice in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Lecce

Impact Sportiello relieved the starter Juan Musso in the midweek round, but he couldn't do much on the two goals by Federico Baschirotto and Federico Di Francesco, which came from point-blank range. He'll head back to the bench in Sunday's home clash with Inter.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Sportiello grabbed three saves (two goals conceded) during Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Sportiello made a few nice stops but just didn't receive any goal support from his outfielders. He's averaging three saves per match in league play. His next opportunity to rebound comes Sunday at Empoli.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once versus Sassuolo Sportiello had two saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Sportiello wasn't called into action much and conceded on a great close-range volley by Georgio Kyriakopoulos. He has surrendered three goals, made 12 saves and kept one clean sheet in four games while filling in for Juan Musso (face).

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two second-half goals Sportiello conceded two goals and didn't make a single save in Sunday's 2-2 draw between Atalanta and Udinese.

Impact Sportiello was en route to keeping a clean sheet, but he was beaten with a beautiful free kick from Gerard Deulofeu and through a close-range header from Nehuen Perez. He has made three starts on the season and has two clean sheets, two goals conceded and 10 saves so far.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five-save clean sheet Sportiello logged five saves and maintained a clean sheet during Atalanta's 1-0 win against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Unlike during Atalanta's previous game, Sportiello played 90 minutes to log his first clean sheet of the 2022-23 Serie A. Juan Musso (face) will be unavailable across October. Thus, this month is an excellent opportunity for Sportiello to show his goalkeeping capability.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in relief Sportiello logged two clearances and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Roma.

Impact Sportiello replaced Juan Musso in the 8th minute after Musso appeared to be dealing with a head injury. He wasn't really challenged by the Roma attack during his 82 minutes on the pitch, and his Atalanta side were able to come away with an uneventful 1-0 victory.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in Sassuolo game Sportiello had five saves, two clearances and one punch and was beaten twice in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Sportiello relieved Juan Musso on goal after the midweek Europa League game and, while he put up numbers, he often did not look great, especially on the second goal by Hamed Traore. The starter will likely be back in next Monday's home game against Verona.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, maintains clean sheet Sportiello maintained the clean sheet across 90 minutes during a 0-0 draw Sunday versus Genoa.

Impact Sportiello started in place of a healthy Juan Musso, presumably because the opposing Genoa team logged only one win across its previous 28 domestic-league games. The backup goalkeeper was able to record his first Serie A clean sheet this year.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines against Juventus Sportiello had five saves, two clearances and one punch and conceded once in Sunday's 1-1 draw over Juventus.

Impact Sportiello reclaimed his spot as top backup during the week after Francesco Rossi had come off the bench in the previous game, and solidified it with an impressive performance. He parried away multiple potent efforts on goal, in particular by Dusan Vlahovic. He could get some spot starts in Serie A if Atalanta advance in Europa League. Juan Musso will be back between the sticks for Sunday's away game against Fiorentina.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet day of work Sportiello kept a clean sheet without making a save during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.

Impact Sportiello helped Atalanta claim a point by shutting out Genoa on Tuesday. The clean sheet was the first in two league starts for the keeper as he didn't need to make a save in the match.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by Fiorentina Sportiello had one clearance and no saves and gave up two goals on penalty kicks in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Sportiello filled in for Juan Musso following international duties and was never called into action, but Dusan Vlahovic bagged two PKs. The starter will be back between the sticks for Tuesday's Champions League game versus Villarreal and Saturday's Serie A one against Salernitana, both on the road.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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