Rafael Leão's early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A
AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over SampdoriaFEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press
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Poised to return against Cagliari Malinovskyi was a full go in practice in recent days, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Malinovskyi was reportedly one of the several Atalanta players that contracted COVID-19, although the club did not confirm the names. He is in line for a bigger workload with Josip Ilicic out indefinitely. He has notched five goals, two assists, 41 shots and 35 chances in 19 matches (14 starts). Atalanta will host Cagliari Sunday.
FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Serie A leader Inter Milan held to 0-0 draw at Atalanta
Inter Milan failed to score a goal in an Italian league match for the first time in almost a year as it was held to a 0-0 draw at AtalantaJANUARY 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Scratched for Inter clash game Malinovskyi is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Inter.
Impact Malinovskyi was expected to start but is a late scratch for unknown reasons. Mario Pasalic and Matteo Pessina will start together behind Luis Muriel.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores, assists in win Malinovskyi scored a goal off two shots (one on target), provided an assist, created four chances, made three tackles (two won) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 6-2 win over Udin...
Impact Malinovskyi had a big first half here, assisting Luis Muriel for his side's second goal and then finding the back of the net himself in the 43rd minute to make it 3-0 for Atalanta. The playmaker scored three goals over his last five appearances in all competitions and will try to keep it up during next Sunday's clash against league leaders Inter Milan.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
More frustration for Mourinho as Roma wastes lead over Juve
Juventus came back from two goals down for a 4-3 win at Roma in the Italian leagueJANUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press
Atalanta will not face Torino Thursday Atalanta will not play against Torino Thursday because the opponents are isolating due to several COVID-19 cases, the club announced.
Impact Atalanta will be initially awarded the game, but it will be rescheduled after an appeal. They might remain sidelined Sunday as well since Udinese are in the same situation as Torino.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eligible to face Roma Malinovskyi will be available for Saturday's home game versus Roma following a one-game suspension.
Impact Malinovskyi had to sit out one match after being booked for the fifth time in the campaign. He will be in contention to start with Josip Ilicic, as it has been the case in recent matches. He has scored three times in the last five appearances, adding 12 shots, seven chances crated and 22 crosses.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off bench in UCL loss Malinovskyi scored a goal off four shots (one on target) and sent in three crosses (two accurate) after coming off the bench during Thursday's 3-2 Champions League loss against Vil...
Impact Malinovskyi was brought at halftime as part of a double substitution and gave a huge spark to the offensive end, bringing a lot of danger on set pieces and scoring his side's first goal in the 71st minute with a powerful shot from just outside the box that was deflected off a defender's leg before going into the back of the net. With goals in back to back matches, the attacker will now serve a one-match yellow card suspension during Sunday's Serie A visit to Verona.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Villarreal makes last 16 in CL, Leicester falls in Europa
Villarreal clinched the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Thursday, while Leicester failed to advance in the Europa LeagueDECEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Villarreal last team to advance in Champions League
Villarreal secured the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League by holding on for a 3-2 win at Atalanta in a game that had been postponed because of snowfallDECEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Scores against Napoli Malinovskyi took two shots (one on target), sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created three chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Napoli and will miss one game...
Impact Malinovskyi put together another tremendous display where he opened the scoring with a lefty rocket just below the crossbar and paced his team in crosses. However, he also picked up his fifth yellow card and will have to miss next Sunday's road game against Verona, where Josip Ilicic will likely fill in for him. He has strong chances of getting the nod Wednesday against Villarreal in Champions League. He has scored twice and posted nine shots, eight chances created and 20 crosses in the last five matches.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Held in check by Juventus Malinovskyi took two off-target shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.
Impact Malinovskyi drew the start for the second match in a row, but he was not particularly impactful in this one. He will continue to alternate with Josip Ilicic going forward. He has scored twice in the last seven appearances, adding 15 shots, seven chances created and 25 crosses. Atalanta will face Venezia at home Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ibrahimovic record goals can't stop Milan's 1st league loss
Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a Serie A game but his brace still wasn’t enough for AC Milan to winNOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press
Scores against Spezia Malinkovskyi took one shot on target, won one of two tackles and five duels and scored a goal in 30 minutes in Saturday's 5-2 win over Spezia.
Impact Malinovskyi participated in the goal-fest with a sharp shot from outside the box. He has split minutes with Josip Ilicic in the past few contests. He has started in three of the last five, notching two goals, ten shots and three chances created. Atalanta will visit Young Boys in Champions League Tuesday and then Juventus next Saturday.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet versus Cagliari Malinovskyi took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won four duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.
Impact Malinovskyi drew the start in this one, but he was not particularly effective. He has gotten the nod in three of the last seven games, tallying one goal, ten shots, five chances and 18 crosses. Josip Ilicic has been more productive lately. Atalanta will host Spezia after the break.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fires two shots versus Lazio Malinovskyi took two off-target shots, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and created one scoring chance in 31 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.
Impact Malinovskyi was partially rested in this one and did not have a major impact upon subbing in, although he picked up limited stats in a few offensive categories. He has scored just twice in 14 games but he has contributed elsewhere since he has tallied 30 shots, 25 chances created and 71 crosses. Atalanta will host Manchester United in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Cagliari next Saturday.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fires three shots Malinovskyi took three off target shots and crossed four times (one accurate) during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sampdoria.
Impact Malinovskyi was held off the scoresheet but played well going forward for Atalanta. The attacker failed to create any chances but finished with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team in the win.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in draw Malinovskyi scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's one-all draw with Udinese.
Impact Malinovskyi scored his second goal of the season during Sunday's match. It was the strikers first appearances in the starting XI since the beginning of October, and he looked solid back in the starting lineup. Next up is a Wednesday trip to Sampdoria.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atalanta star Malinovskyi's wife claims five fire alarms went off ahead of Man Utd clash as furious guests complain to Radisson ' Goal.com Atalanta star's Ruslan Malinovskyi’s wife has claimed that five fire alarms went off ahead of their clash with Manchester United as a number...
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Productive versus Milan Malinovskyi took three shots (one on target), sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances and had four successful take-ons in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Milan.
Impact Malinovskyi put together a solid stat-line, mostly thanks to a high number of corner kicks, even though he played only 56 minutes and was not on the pitch when his team scored. He has recorded one goal, one assist, 21 chances and 53 crosses in eight matches. Atalanta will face Empoli away after the break.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up 10 crosses Malinovskyi recorded 10 crosses (three accurate), five corners and four tackles (two won) in a 1-0 win over Young Boys on Wednesday.
Impact Malinovskyi took more crosses than the rest of his team combined (eight) and was responsible for all five corners. The attacking midfielder should continue to push the attack and provide top-end fantasy value the rest of the season, including Sunday's matchup with AC Milan.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Superb in Inter clash Malinovskyi took six shots (three on target), sent in ten crosses (six accurate), created five scoring chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.
Impact Malinovskyi hit the net with a tremendous lefty cross-shot and also set up the second goal by forcing Samir Handanovic into a difficult save, and Rafael Toloi cleaned up the rebound. He was clearly the best man for his side and was the leader in all the offensive categories. He is rounding into shape after a slow start. He has notched one goal, one assist, 16 shots, 18 chances created and 35 crosses in seven matches. 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 SpeziaSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Sets up early goal Malinovskyi had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing four times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.
Impact Malinovskyi set up Robin Gosens in the third minute helping to open the scoring early. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker while his four crosses and three chances created were both team-high totals in the win. Malinovskyi was subbed off in the 63rd minute.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
