Thuram and Retegui hat tricks help Inter and Atalanta to Serie A wins
Marcus Thuram and Mateo Retegui have scored hat tricks to help their clubs to significant wins in Serie A6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets hat trick, provides assist Retegui scored three goals and had an assist while taking six shots (three on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating five chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Genoa.
Impact Retegui scored in the 24th, 50th and 74th minutes and set up Ederson in the 60th to play a role in four of Atalanta's five goals while leading the team with six shots. The goals involvements were the first since the middle of September for Retegui who has combined for 10 shots in his last three Serie A appearances.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Managed in Bologna tilt Retegui registered three shots (zero on goal) and committed one foul in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.
Impact Retegui was used off the bench after a string of six consecutive starts and couldn't take advantage of his limited opportunities. He'll likely be back in the XI in a hurry. He has scored once and added 12 shots (four on target), three key passes and one accurate shot in the last five games.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Misses penalty Thursday Retegui recorded two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Arsenal.
Impact Retegui was extremely unlucky not to score the match-winning goal Thursday. His penalty shot -- which was not perfect -- was saved by David Raya in the 51st minute and Retegui pounced on the rebound and took another shot, which was also saved by Raya. It was a brutal moment for Retegui, one that ultimately cost his side two crucial points. He was subbed off in the 70th minute for Nicolo Zaniolo.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Takes four shots versus Inter Retegui committed five fouls and had four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 defeat against Inter Milan.
Impact Retegui couldn't extend his scoring streak but put up decent numbers, pacing his team in attempts, despite the romp. He has hit the net thrice and added 11 shots (five on target) and two key passes so far.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Hits the net against Torino Retegui scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Torino.
Impact Retegui bagged his third goal since moving to Atalanta with an impressive header from the middle of the box. He wasn't too busy besides that, though. He has recorded seven shots (five on target), one key pass and one inaccurate shot in two games.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Scores brace against Lecce Retegui scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-0 victory against Lecce.
Impact Retegui made a blistering start to his Atalanta career as he headed in Matteo Ruggeri's cross just before halftime. Retegui then won himself a penalty in the 57th minute and calmly converted it. Last season, he scored seven times for Genoa will aim to improve his tally with Atalanta this season.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Atalanta Retegui has joined Atalanta on a permanent deal from Genoa, the team announced.
Impact Retegui comes in a few days after Gianluca Scamacca's massive knee injury and is poised to be a big part of the rotation up front but will have more competitors than at Genoa. He has logged seven goals, two assists, 63 shots (23 on target) and 11 key passes last season. Vitinha will absorb his minutes while his former team looks for a new striker.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Passable in Croatia match Retegui drew four fouls, won one of two tackles and registered three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Croatia.
Impact Retegui got the nod over Gianluca Scamacca and led his team in attempts, although he was never particularly dangerous. Instead, he worked well in the other areas of the game, which might allow him to start also versus Switzerland. He had logged just 33 minutes in the previous two tilts.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Fires five shots Retegui took five shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.
Impact Retegui was held off the scoresheet, but led Genoa with five shots in the loss. The forward has scored once while combining for seven shots over his last three starts.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Nets from penalty spot Retegui scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus AC Milan.
Impact Retegui opened up the scoring early Sunday, scoring from the penalty spot in the fifth minute. This gave him his seventh goal of the season and first since Feb. 24. He has now started in three straight games following his return from an injury, notching one goal om seven shots to go along with one chance created and three crosses.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Takes four shots in loss Retegui had four shots (one on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Friday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.
Impact Retegui returned to the starting XI and was by far his team's most dangerous player up front. pacing them in shots attempted. However, accuracy wasn't there for the striker as he missed two huge chances that could've dramatically altered the story of the match. Retegui is now under a six-game scoreless streak, but his overall performance here suggests it won't last much longer.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet as sub versus Fiorentina Retegui (ankle) had four touches and two clearances and committed two fouls in 29 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.
Impact Retegui was managed due to a small ankle injury and didn't leave his mark, whiffing on a good ball in the box late in the game. He hasn't scored in five displays, where he has posted 11 shots (two on target), one key pass and four crosses (zero accurate). He'll replace or play next to Caleb Ekuban versus Lazio on Friday as Junior Messias bowed out early in this one.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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JULY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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