Raoul Bellanova - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Diagnosed with thigh strain Bellanova suffered a grade one to two right biceps femoris lesion, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Bellanova will be unavailable for four to five weeks and thus sit out multiple contests. Davide Zappacosta will likely start consistently on the right wing going forward, while Nicola Zalewski and Lorenzo Bernasconi will handle the left one. Yunus Musah and Honest Ahanor can also play wide if need be.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Tuesday Bellanova was forced off with an injury during Tuesday's clash with Chelsea.

Impact Bellanova was injured and unable to carry on during the first half of Tuesday's clash. He was replaced by Davide Zappacosta, who has been a consistent competitor for minutes. Bellanova will hope the injury isn't a serious one with eyes on a return for a Saturday clash with Cagliari.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Dishes out assist against Napoli Bellanova assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Bellanova was one of the few bright spots for his side in the rough loss, leading it in deliveries as he often does and connecting with Gianluca Scamacca on what turned out to be just a consolation goal. It's his first helper of the campaign despite his volume of crosses. He has launched multiple ones in every display, piling 66 (16 accurate), adding 20 key passes and 11 shots (two on target).

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Sassuolo fixture Bellanova recorded six crosses (zero accurate), one block and three tackles (zero won) in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Bellanova led his side in deliveries but couldn't connect with a teammate in any of them. He hadn't launched this many since the third game of the season and has put up at least two in every appearance, totaling 61 (14 on target). He has yet to provide an assist, though, and his contribution in other areas is limited.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Provides small spark against Udinese Bellanova registered one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in 13 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Udinese.

Impact Bellanova was rather busy considering his limited playing time, but didn't manage to link up with a teammate in any of his deliveries. He has come off the bench in three of the last four matches after a thigh problem. He's perhaps still working his way back to peak conditioning, as he was a surefire starter before the injury. It shouldn't be long before he unseats Davide Zappacosta, who can also handle different positions. He has tallied multiple crosses in all his 11 showings, racking up 53 (14 accurate). He's still searching for his first assist, though.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in versus Slavia Prague Bellanova (tigh) had one off-target shot, one key pass and two crosses (zero accurate) in 16 minutes in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Slavia Prague.

Impact Bellanova was deployed late after sitting out two matches, but kept his season-long streak of performances with at least two crosses alive despite the limited minutes. He has registered 18 (five accurate) in his last five displays, adding three shots (zero on target), six chances created and four tackles (two won) over that span. He'll likely start over Davide Zappacosta against Cremonese on Saturday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Bellanova (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Slavia Prague.

Impact Bellanova was expected to be an option Wednesday and is, with the defender earning a spot on the bench. He will now look to test his legs and return to the starting XI next match, as he has started in six of his eight appearances on the team sheet this season.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Slavia Prague Bellanova (thigh) "has recovered and could play from the start if we choose to," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Bellanova will be back in the fold and will compete with Davide Zappacosta on the right wing in his first game back before eventually reclaiming his usual status, as he had gotten the nod in almost every fixture before the injury. He has notched three shots (one on target), eight key passes, 22 crosses (six accurate) and four tackles (two won) in his last five displays.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with thigh injury Bellanova has suffered a grade one left adductor longus strain, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Bellanova will sit out the upcoming fixture against Como but could recover during the break since the injury has a two-to-three-week timetable. Lorenzo Bernasconi and Davide Zappacosta are currently the only healthy wing-backs since Nicola Zalewski (thigh) is injured as well.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early versus Club Brugge Bellanova had four crosses before leaving Tuesday's 2-1 win over Club Brugge at halftime due to a thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Bellanova had a muted first 45 minutes, other than swinging a few crosses, and didn't return from intermission because of a muscular injury that will need to be assessed ahead of Saturday's game versus Como. Lorenzo Bernasconi and Davide Zappacosta would be the only healthy wing-backs if he couldn't go.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lively as usual against Juventus Bellanova recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), four clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Bellanova put up his usual numbers while pushing insisntelty down the wing and faces very little competition with Nicola Zalewski (thigh) currently sidelined. He has launched three or more crosses, totaling 37 (11 accurate) and created at least one chance, accumulating 13, in every thilg so far, adding seven shots (two on target) and eight corners. He has yet to pick up a point, though.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in UCL loss Bellanova created three chances, sent in four crosses (three accurate) and made one tackle and two clearances during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League loss against Paris Saint-Germa...

Impact Bellanova was once again one of his team's safest sources of offense, creating a lot from the right flank while also making some defensive contributions. With 11 chances created and 29 crosses over four starts in all competitions, the full-back picked up from where he left off last season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Solid versus Lecce Bellanova had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win against Lecce.

Impact Bellanova was lively on the wing but not particularly on point with his deliveries, which his nothing new for him. He matched his season high in key passes. He has tallied five shots (two on target), eight chances created and 25 crosses (six accurate) in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in Parma tilt Bellanova recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two key passes and four clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact Bellanova wasn't as involved and dynamic offensively as in the opener but was still a fairly sizeable presence on the wing and managed to put up stats across the board. He has recorded four shots (one on target), five key passes, 19 crosses (five accurate) and four tackles in two appearances.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Swings in a host of crosses against Pisa Bellanova created three scoring chances and had three shots (one on goal), 16 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Bellanova motored up and down the flank at will but was rarely on point with his deliveries, given his volume, although he also co-led his side in key passes. He handled corner kick duties more than in the past under a new coach. He tallied nine assists in 34 Serie A matches in 2024/2025.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal in final game Bellanova provided one assist and created three chances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Parma in the final game of the season.

Impact Bellanova delivered the cross that led to Daniel Maldini's first goal in the 32nd minute. He was active on the right flank and contributed on both ends of the pitch. Bellanova had a complete season with Atalanta as he appeared in 42 games and finished with one goal and nine assists across all competitions, setting a new career high in assists with two more than last year in Serie A.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Productive versus Lecce despite early sub Bellanova generated nine crosses (three accurate), two key passes, one clearance and four corners in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Bellanova had a solid first half, motoring up and down the flank, pacing his side in deliveries, but the coach still pulled him early to deploy the more offensive-minded Juan Cuadrado. He has tallied multiple crosses in 12 straight appearances. He has recorded at least one key pass in the last three matches, totaling five, with two assists, and adding 14 crosses (our accurate) and five corners.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Assists only goal in game Bellanova assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Bellanova assisted Ederson for the only goal of the game, which saw them defeat Milan 1-0 away from home. This was his eighth assist assist he has provided of the season and has assisted in back-to-back games for the first time since November. This was also the first time in the last 10 matches that he has created two or more chances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Bellanova assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Bologna.

Impact Bellanova created Mateo Retegui's opener in the third minute with his seventh assist in the season. The midfielder had a pretty quiet outing stat-wise after that, though. That was his 28th start in 36 appearances for Atalanta since transferring from Torino.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Swings in six crosses against Venezia Bellanova recorded six crosses (one accurate), one key pass, one tackle (zero won) and one corner in 31 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Bellanova didn't get the start but still outplayed his competitor Juan Cuadrado in his cameo, co-pacing his team in deliveries, although he connected with a teammate in just one of them. He has assisted once and added five shots (one on target), five chances created and 30 crosses (seven accurate) in his last five outings (three starts).

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Torino game Bellanova assisted once to go with four key passes, 14 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Bellanova had his busiest display yet, posting new season highs in chances created and deliveries, and linking with Berat Djimsiti on a corner kick for his sixth assist of the season. He has dished two in the last five matches, adding eight key passes, 35 crosses (11 accurate), eight corners and six tackles (three won).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's loss Bellanova generated one shot (one on goal), 11 crosses (five accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Although he did not record a goal contribution Saturday, Bellanova had a productive outing. He recorded 11 crosses, his second most in a match this season, and a season-high five accurate crosses. He also created multiple chances for the seventh time this season. On the defensive end he won two tackles and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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