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Clears suspension Toloi served his one-game ban in Satuday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Toloi had to sit out one due to yellow-card accumulation. He will return to the XI in next Sunday's home game versus Genoa, likely replacing the suspended Morten De Roon, with Atalanta going back to their usual scheme. He has posted six tackles, six interceptions and four clearances in the last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Roma clash Toloi took two off-target shots, won one of two tackles and dive duels and had one block in Monday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Toloi had just a low-end line in this one and was booked for a silly foul when the game was already sealed. Berat Djimsiti and Merih Demiral will be available for Saturday's away game versus Roma and will likely be joined by Jose Luis Palomino in the back.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stifling against Juventus Toloi took three off-target shots, won three of five tackles and 11 duels and had one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Toloi turned in a solid shift to contribute holding in check a potent offense. He is now up to 27 tackles, 21 interceptions, 29 clearances and nine blocks in 16 matches, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench versus Lazio Toloi (COVID-19) had one interception in 19 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Toloi cleared the protocol in the lead-up of the game, but the coach elected to bring him off the bench in this one. He will likely resume starting over one of the other three regulars in February 6th's home game versus Cagliari. He has tallied 22 tackles, 21 interceptions and 28 clearances in 15 appearances, with three clean sheets.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Toloi (COVID-19) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Toloi is healthy enough to make the bench Saturday, as he's probably lacking fitness following a bout with COVID-19. He may be used off the bench, but Atalanta have a full set of regular defenders in the starting XI, so he may not be risked if not completely ready.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might be available versus Lazio Toloi has a chance to return in Saturday's game against Lazio, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Toloi missed the previous game reportedly because of COVID-19 protocols, although Atalanta did not confirm whether he tested positive. He would probably start if he was indeed available. He has recorded 22 tackles, 20 interceptions, 28 clearances and nine blocks in 14 Serie A matches, with three clean sheets.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Inter clash Toloi was unavailable for Sunday's 0-0 tie with Inter.

Impact Toloi has reportedly been placed in the COVID-19 protocol, as the coach alluded to in the post-game remarks. He will try to clear it ahead of Saturday's road game versus Lazio, otherwise Atalanta will go with the same backline used in this one.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Inter match Toloi has not practiced in recent days, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Toloi was not spotted at the training center in recent days and Atalanta announced more COVID-19 cases earlier in the week. If his absence was confirmed, Berat Djimsiti, Merih Demiral and Jose Luis Palomino would start in the back.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available against Torino Toloi (thigh) returned to full practice Monday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Toloi was diagnosed with a thigh strain after missing the previous match versus Genoa two weeks ago, but the time off could help not miss another fixture. He will be in contention primarily with Berat Djimsiti to start Thursday. He has notched 22 tackles, 16 interceptions and 28 clearances in 12 matches so far, with three clean sheets.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing strain Toloi suffered an adductor strain in the right thigh before the Genoa game and is in doubt for the first two matches after the break, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Toloi might miss additional time after sitting out the previous game, as it could take him up to three-to-four weeks to recuperate. Jose Luis Palomino, Merih Demiral, Berat Djimsiti and Matteo Lovato are the top options in the back with Toloi on the shelf.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa game Toloi has not been included in Atalanta's squad list to face Genoa Tuesday due to a thigh problem, the club informed.

Impact Toloi picked up the injury in practice and will be better assessed in the next couple of days. He will have a pair of weeks to shake it off ahead of the following game. Berat Djimisti, Merih Demiral and Jose Luis Palomino will likely get the nod in this one, unless the coach decided to give a chance to the rarely used Matteo Lovato.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Atalanta Toloi created three scoring chances, had two blocks and two interceptions and picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atalanta.

Impact Toloi was very busy on both ends in this one despite his role and set up Merih Demiral's goal with a great through ball behind the defense. It is his first helper of the campaign, while he has recorded 29 tackles, 24 clearances and 17 interceptions, with three clean sheets. Atalanta will host Villarreal in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Verona next Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in the back versus Juventus Toloi had five interceptions, two clearances and one block and won five duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Toloi contributed to holding in check the opponents with another physical and attentive performance in the back. This was his best outing since recently returning from a thigh injury. Atalanta will face Venezia at home Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five duels versus Spezia Toloi (thigh) had one interception and one clearance and won five duels and one tackle in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.

Impact Toloi made his return after some time on the shelf due to a thigh injury as expected, and had an ordinary performance in the back, although his side gave up two cheap goals. He is poised to see regular minutes going forward. He has tallied 20 tackles, nine interceptions and 19 clearances in nine games, two three clean sheets. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Spezia Toloi has been included in the starting XI for the match against Spezia on Saturday.

Impact Toloi will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from a thigh injury.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will be ready after third break Toloi (thigh) was able to practice regularly Friday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Toloi missed the last six matches due to a thigh strain. He was trying to return earlier, but the staff opted to slow things down to let him fully. The coach had already anticipated him returning after the break. Barring some load management after the injury, he is set to reprise his starting role, while the other defenders will rotate next to him. He has posted 19 tackles, eight interceptions and 18 clearances in eight games, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next two games Toloi (thigh) will return after the third international break, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Toloi had a little setback in the last few days and the coach confirmed that they will take it slower with him, allowing him to heal fully. Atalanta will have three pure center-backs available in the next two games, so it is possible that Marten De Roon moves back to the midfield.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slows down in rehab Toloi had a little hiccup and will most likely miss Saturday's match with Lazio and Tuesday's one against Manchester United, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Toloi has sat out the last three matches and will probably sat out at least two more because of a thigh pull. Atalanta could recover Merih Demiral but lost Jose Luis Palomino compared to the previous game. The only other options in the back are Matteo Lovato, Marten De Roon and youngster Giorgio Scalvini.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with pull Toloi suffered an adductor pull in the right thigh, L'Eco di Bergamo reports.

Impact Toloi injured a different muscle compared to the one that forced him to miss time recently and avoided a strain. He will miss at least a couple of weeks and will look to return before the third international break. Matteo Lovato is in line to get more minutes and the coach will also deploy Marten De Roon as center-back more often, opening up a spot in the midfield, especially in more difficult matches.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Empoli Toloi was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Empoli in the 42nd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He created a chance and made two interceptions in the match before be...

Impact It is unclear whether Toloi will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury, which could be a re-aggravation of the thigh injury that kept him out of the international window earlier this month.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Empoli match Toloi (thigh) has shaken off his injury, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Toloi has recovered from a thigh strain that cost him one game and should reprise his starting role in the back. He has posted ten tackles, four interceptions, 15 clearances and three blocks in five matches, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing after injury Toloi practiced with the rest of his teammates Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Toloi missed the previous game due to a slight thigh strain, but he appears on track to be available for Sunday's match versus Empoli. It will be up to the coach to decide whether to field him right away or spare him for the Manchester United clash.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing strain Toloi is recovering from a small strain in the biceps femoris muscle of the right thigh, L'Eco di Bergamo reports.

Impact Toloi took some tests after being a late scratch for the Milan clash. He might be forced to miss further matches as the standard timetable for this kind of injury is three-to-four weeks.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Milan Toloi is not part of the game-day squad list to face Milan due to a late thigh injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Toloi was expected to start in this one, but he picked up an issue late in the week and has been scratched even though the coach stated he was fine in the pre-game presser. Jose Luis Palomino is back into the XI to fill in.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

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