RAFAEL TOLOI NEWS

Picks up new thigh problem Toloi suffered a grade one biceps femoris strain in his left thigh, Atalanta informed.

Impact Toloi got hurt in training and will have to miss multiple matches due to Atalanta's busy schedule. He had just come back from a similar issue. He's a fringe option when they are whole. Two defenders ahead of him in the depth chart are returning in this game.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in against Inter Toloi (thigh) won one of one tackle, took one off-target shot and drew one foul in 32 minutes in Friday's 4-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Toloi returned from a two-game absence and saw some action in the second half as the Atalanta coach tried to stop the bleeding. The defense was very depleted in this one without Isak Hien (illness), Sead Kolasinac (thigh) and Odilon Kossounou (undisclosed).

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench for Inter game Toloi (thigh) is available for Friday's clash with Inter.

Impact Toloi is returning from a two-game absence and will serve as one of the top defensive deputies given Isak Hien (illness) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh)'s absences.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more games Toloi has been diagnosed with a first-grade left biceps femoris strain, Mediaset informed.

Impact Toloi already missed the Super Cup against Real Madrid due to the injury and will be most likely sidelined through the September break. Atalanta will be short-handed in the back for the early games since Sead Kolasinac (thigh) is hurt too and Giorgio Scalvini (knee) is out long-term.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Super Cup Toloi will miss Wednesday's game versus Real Madrid due to a thigh injury, Atalanta relayed.

Impact Toloi got hurt in a recent friendly and is undergoing further evaluations to determine the severity of the issues. He'll continue to be a deep reserve in the back this campaign.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses against Lecce Toloi recorded three crosses (one accurate), one interception, one clearance and two tackles (zero won) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Toloi drew a rare start as the coach switched things up in this one and was okay on both ends as his side shut down the opponents. He has registered eight tackles (three won), two interceptions and five clerances in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Roma Toloi didn't feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Toloi was back on the bench after a four-game absence but didn't get minutes right away even though his team was a little short-handed in the back. He has had a reduced role this season due to multiple injuries, totaling 22 tackles, 16 interceptions and 27 clearances in 19 appearances (10 starts), contributing to four clean sheets.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Roma clash Toloi (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's game versus Roma.

Impact Toloi has recovered more quickly than expected and will be back in the squad after four matches on the depth. He'll be the top defensive deputy since Sead Kolasinac (thigh) is currently out of commission. He has posted seven tackles (three won), four clerances and two interceptions in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Might not return this season Toloi has been diagnosed with an MTJ lesion in the right biceps femoris, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Toloi will be out for three-to-four weeks and risks running out of time to come back before the end of the campaign. He has dealt with muscular problems this year. Atalanta will roll with Sead Kolasinac, Giorgio Scalvini (thigh), Isak Hien and Berat Djimsiti in the back going forward, occasionally adapting Martin De Roon and Hans Hateboer if needed.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Monza match due to injury Toloi recorded three tackles (one won) and one clearance before being forced off at the 68th minute in Sunday's clash with Monza because of an apparent thigh issue, Corriere dello...

Impact Toloi returned to the XI thanks to some rotation in a busy stretch of the schedule and was serviceable, but he pulled up during a sprint and couldn't continue. Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac and Berat Djimsiti are the only healthy bodies for Atalanta in the back, but Giorgio Scalvini (thigh) shouldn't be far from returning.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Udinese tilt Toloi (illness) didn't play in Saturday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Toloi was back on the bench but didn't get minutes, as the starters played most of the game, and Jose Luis Palomino was the only deputy defender to come off the bench. He should be the clear fourth option while Isak Hien (thigh) is out, but he might have to wait until the schedule gets busier.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Toloi (illness) is in the squad to face Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Toloi returns from the flu which kept him out of last week's match against Frosinone. The defender is available from the bench with Berat Djimisiti continuing to start in his place.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to be back versus Udinese Toloi (illness) quickly returned to full training after missing the last game, Quotidiano Sportivo reported.

Impact Toloi quickly shook off the flu and will look to resume getting some minutes after being sidelined by a calf injury for two-and-a-half months. He was a starter earlier in the season but might have been surpassed by Isak Hien and Berat Djimsiti in the pecking order following the lengthy absence. He has registered 15 tackles, 14 clearances, and 21 interceptions in 11 matches, contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Frosinone game Toloi hasn't been selected for Monday's clash with Frosinone due to the flu, Sky informed.

Impact Toloi came down with an illness after shaking off a substantial calf injury and will sit out his 11th Serie A fixture in a row. Isak Hien and Jose Luis Palomino will be the top deputies behind the starting trio.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Option in cup fixture Toloi (calf) returned to the bench in Wednesday's Coppa Italia match versus Milan.

Impact Toloi made his first appearance on the stat sheet since early November, as he has missed extended time with a severe calf injury. He'll be re-integrated into the rotation in the coming matches, splitting time with Berat Djimsiti, Sead Kolasinac, and newcomer Isak Hien. He has posted 15 tackles, 14 interceptions, and 21 clearances in 11 appearances this season, with four clean sheets.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Improving but still sidelined Toloi (calf) "is starting to do more in training but won't be called up versus Lecce," coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Toloi has begun preparing for his eventual return, but he'll skip his ninth straight fixture on Saturday. Their other top three center-backs are available for this one.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another one Toloi (calf) won't be back for Monday's game against Salernitana, L'Eco di Bergamo relayed.

Impact Toloi has yet to resume ramping up in training and will be out for another week, or likely longer given the situation. if Sead Kolasinac isn't healthy enough to start, Marten de Roon or Giovanni Bonfanti will play in the back.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on the mend Toloi (calf) "will miss more time," coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Toloi has skipped four matches already, and, while the gaffer didn't provide a timetable for his return, he called the injury "chronic," hinting at more matches on the shelf. Berat Djimsiti (hip) could make a quick recovery and continue to replace him in the back, or the manager will have to turn to innovative solutions.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays shelved for Torino match Toloi (calf) has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Torino on Monday.

Impact Toloi will sit out his fourth consecutive fixture with a nagging muscular injury. Atalanta will continue to roll with the defenders they have using lately.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable again Thursday Toloi (calf) will remain on the shelf for Thursday's Europa League clash with Sporting CP.

Impact Toloi will miss his third consecutive contest due to his calf injury. Prior to getting hurt, the central defender made just three starts in his previous five contests, so he may not be immediately reinserted into the starting XI. With the club utilizing a back three, Toloi could struggle to see significant minutes once given the all-clear.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Napoli game Toloi (calf) will miss Saturday's match versus Napoli, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Toloi hasn't been able to recuperate for this one but was reportedly a late call, so he could be back for one of the next two matches. Giorgio Scalvini, Sead Kolasinac, and Berat Djimsiti are the only healthy defenders.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing calf injury Toloi cleared his suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter but picked up a calf pull in practice, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Toloi was supposed to be part of the Italy squad for the upcoming Euro qualifiers but will stay home to rehab and attempt to recuperate for the Napoli clash on November 25.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Inter Toloi created one scoring chance, had one clearance, and was booked twice in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Toloi came off the bench but quickly earned two yellow cards and hit the showers early. He'll miss next Sunday's away game versus Udinese, where the coach will likely roll with the defense utilized in this one.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five duels in Genoa bout Toloi (knee/thigh) drew one foul, won five duels, and generated two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Toloi looked fine in his return from a pair of small injuries and contributed to the clean sheet even though he didn't fill it up in the back. He has recorded seven tackles, six interceptions, and 13 clearances in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Toloi is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Genoa.

Impact Toloi returns from knee and thigh issues which kept him out of Atalanta's last match. Toloi takes up a role in Atalanta's back three set up for Sunday's clash with Genoa.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE