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Starts against Lazio Demiral has been included in the starting XI for the match against Lazio on Saturday.

Impact Demiral will start the match on Saturday. The defender missed last two matches because of a hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back against Lazio Demiral will be assessed in the final practice but he has good chances to return in Saturday's game versus Lazio, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Demiral has missed the past two matches because of a minor hamstring issue. If fit, he would likely get the start because Atalanta are missing a few defenders. He has tallied 11 tackles, 16 interceptions and 31 clearances in nine games, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sampdoria game Demiral (thigh) was not named in Atalanta's squad list to face Sampdoria Wednesday.

Impact Demiral has not progressed enough to be ready to play. Morten De Roon, Matteo Lovato and Jose Luis Palomino should get another start in the back, with youngster Giorgio Scalvini as the top backup.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Udinese Demiral (thigh) did not make the bench for Sunday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Demiral was part of the initial squad list for the game, but he has not progressed enough to be an option after picking up an injury in the midweek Champions League game. Matteo Lovato is starting in the back alongside Marten De Roon and Jose Luis Palomino.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids substantial injuries Demiral (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Udinese as the tests ruled out serious injuries after he bowed out versus Manchester United.

Impact Demiral might not start in this one considering the recent ailment, but he will not be forced to miss time. Matteo Lovato will be his primary competitor in the back. Rafael Toloi (thigh) and Berat Djimsiti (arm) are on the mend.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

United wins in chaos; Bayern, Juventus, Chelsea do it easy

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winning goal capped a classic Manchester United comeback win in the Champions League

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Brought off at halftime Demiral was brought off at half time after suffering an apparent hamstring injury during Wednesday's clash with Manchester United.

Impact Demiral scored in the first half against Manchester United, but was seen holding his hamstring after scoring. It appears that the issue was serious enough that he wasn't brought out for the second half. Matteo Lovato was brought on in his place, and figures to take his place for Sunday's clash with Udinese if Demiral cannot play.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Empoli Demiral had three interceptions and three clearances, won six duels and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Demiral had a tidy performance in the back and is set to take on more responsibilities with Berat Djimsiti out for a month and Rafael Toloi picking up another injury in this one. He has recorded ten tackles, 15 interceptions and 26 clearances in eight games. Atalanta will face Manchester United away Wednesday and host Udinese next Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels versus Inter Demiral had seven clearances and two interceptions and won nine duels and one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Demiral put together his best stat-line since joining Atalanta, but he also caused a PK due to an inadvertent handball on a cross. He is poised to benefit if Jose Luis Palomino misses time after getting hurt in this game. He has logged seven tackles, five interceptions, 19 clearances and two blocks in five games. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A 3rd generation of Maldini family scores in Serie A

A third generation of the Maldini family has scored in Serie A as Daniel Maldini helped AC Milan to a 2-1 win at Spezia

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Atalanta exercise Romero option ahead of defender's Tottenham transfer as Demiral joins on loan from Juventus ' Goal.com Atalanta have activated their option to buy Cristian Romero from Juventus to clear the defender to join Tottenham, while Merih Demiral has joined the Bergamo side on loan.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Joins Atalanta on loan Demiral joined Atalanta on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Juventus on Friday.

Impact Demiral only made 15 league appearances (10 starts) last season and added five more appearances (three starts) in the UCL, and never really found a starting role in Turin. Now that he's found a club in need of central-defensive help, it wouldn't be surprising to see a substantial increase in his minutes, though it will still be on Demiral to earn his place in the lineup and make his temporary home a permanent one.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus ready to listen to offers around €40m for defender Demiral ' Goal.com Juventus could be convinced to sell defender Merih Demiral this summer if another club were to meet their valuation of the Turkish centre-ba...

JUNE 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

The Latest: Lineup set for round of 16 at Euro 2020

The lineup for the round of 16 at the European Championship has been completed with some standout matches

JUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Turkey still waiting for bright future after Euro 2020 exit

Turkey came to the European Championship with a young team and an eye on the future

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Saddled with own goal versus Italy Demiral had three interceptions and nine clearances, won three duels and scored an own goal in Friday's 0-3 loss to Italy.

Impact Demiral logged a high number of clearances but mostly struggled like the rest of his teammates in the back. He inadvertently opened the scoring by getting hit by a strong cross and deflecting the ball into his own net. Turkey will face a weaker opponent Wednesday as they will taken on Switzerland.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy convincing in 3-0 win over Turkey to open Euro 2020

Italy waited a long time for this European Championship to start and then showed just how eager the team was to play the tournament opener

JUNE 11, 2021 • Associated Press

The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey

A flurry of second-half goals gave Italy a 3-0 win over Turkey in the opening match of the European Championship

JUNE 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Unused against Bologna Demiral featured for just 20 minutes in the last 13 matches of the season because of two separate muscular injuries.

Impact Demiral saw plenty of action in the early going because of Matthijs De Ligt was out, but he struggled to find minutes in the second half of the campaign. He tallied 12 tackles, 21 interceptions and 39 clearances in 15 matches (ten starts) in 2020/21, contributing to three clean sheets.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Bayern takes on PSG, Porto hosts Chelsea in CL

Defending champion Bayern Munich will have to do without top scorer Robert Lewandowski and fellow forward Serge Gnabry as it takes on Paris Saint-Germain in a repeat of last year’s...

APRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Bernardeschi is latest to contract COVID-19 after Italy duty

Juventus winger Federico Bernardeschi is the latest player to test positive for the coronavirus after returning from Italy duty

APRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Inter moves 8 points clear at top as Milan, Juve drop points

Inter Milan’s title hopes have been given a boost as the league leader won and rivals AC Milan and Juventus both dropped points

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Juve defender Bonucci contracts coronavirus on Italy duty

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from international duty with Italy

APRIL 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Juventus knocked out of Champions League by 10-man Porto

Sérgio Oliveira has scored in extra time to send 10-man Porto into the quarterfinals of the Champions League despite a thrilling 3-2 loss at Juventus

MARCH 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Morata returns to set Juventus on way to 3-0 win over Spezia

Álvaro Morata has made a scoring return to help Juventus to a 3-0 win over Spezia and boost its faltering title defense

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

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