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Registers three clearances Kossounou had two tackles (one won) and three clearances in Thursday's 2-0 victory versus Curacao.

Impact Kossounou would see some decent work in the defense as he earned a second straight start, appearing to be set for a starting role as they head into the knockouts. He would end up completing 57 passes, seeing decent time on the ball from the defense. He would also earn two tackles and three clearances in the defense as the Ivory Coast earned a clean sheet.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in Germany fixture Kossounou recorded five clearances, one block and three interceptions and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Germany.

Impact Kossounou drew the start after subbing in very late in the previous contest and assembled a decent stat line, but he wasn't always on point in the back and misplaced a few passes. He replaced Guela Doue in the XI, with Wiflried Singo, who eventually subbed off due to injury in this one, moving to the right-back position. It remains to be seen whether that will be the way to go in the next match. His minutes also hinge on Evan N'Dicka's (thigh) status.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 60 minutes in friendly Kossounou (thigh) played 60 minutes of Monday's 2-0 friendly victory against Philadelphia Union II, confirming his return ahead of Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Ecuador on...

Impact Kossounou had been training separately from the group after suffering a grade one biceps femoris strain that ruled him out of Atalanta's final two matches of the season, making his extended run-out a significant relief for coach Emerse Fae. The center-back contributed to four clean sheets across 29 appearances (20 starts) this season, posting 29 tackles, 22 interceptions and 55 clearances, and his return to fitness gives Ivory Coast their preferred defensive options ahead of what promises to be a highly competitive group stage.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trains separately ahead of WC Kossounou (thigh) has been training separately from the rest of the Ivory Coast squad and is unlikely to be available for Thursday's friendly against France, according to Daniel Na...

Impact Kossounou had already been ruled out of Atalanta's final two matches of the season with a grade one biceps femoris strain, making his ability to train fully with the national team a concern heading into the World Cup. The center-back contributed to four clean sheets across 29 appearances including 20 starts this season, posting 29 tackles, 22 interceptions and 55 clearances before the injury struck. Ivory Coast open their World Cup campaign against Ecuador in Philadelphia on June 14, leaving limited time for Kossounou to prove his fitness before the tournament begins. Should he be unable to recover in time, Wilfried Singo is expected to start in his place at center-back.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip the last two tilts Kossounou is nursing a grade one biceps femoris strain, Mediaset reported.

Impact Kossounou isn't dealing with an overly concerning problem, but he won't be able to play in the last two games of the season. He's had an up-and-down year, as he wasn't a regular after AFCON. He has contributed to four clean sheets in 29 appearances (20 starts), recording 29 tackles, 22 interceptions and 55 clearances. Sead Kolasinac, Honest Ahanor and Marten De Roon are the only healthy options in the back at the moment.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in and out against Milan Kossounou played about 15 minutes off the bench in Sunday's victory over Milan because of a thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kossounou relieved Giorgio Scalvini (ankle) early in the second half but bowed out a few minutes later due to a muscular problem and will be examined before next week's home contest versus Bologna. Honest Ahanor and Marten De Roon would be the next men up in the back if Scalvini, Kossounou and Berat Djimsiti (thigh) didn't recover.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub versus Pisa Kossounou (AFCON) wasn't fielded in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact Kossounou stayed on the bench a few days after returning from international duties, which cost him five fixtures. He'll likely split duties with Giorgio Scalvini, who has been going strong lately, on the right-hand side of the defense in the next few matches.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Pisa fixture Kossounou (AFCON) will be called up for Friday's game against Pisa, coach Raffaele Palladino stated.

Impact Kossounou will be available shortly after returning to Italy from AFCON. He was a fixture before the competition, but Giorgio Scalvini has since returned from injury. Kossonou will also challenge Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac (knee) and Honest Ahanor thanks to his versatility. He has tallied five tackles (four won), four interceptions and 12 clearances in his last five showings, contributing to two clean sheets.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will take part in AFCON Kossounou has been selected by Cote d'Ivoire for AFCON 2025.

Impact Kossounou will be sidelined for a few fixtures, depending on how much his side performs in the competition. If Berat Djimsiti (thigh) misses time, Giorgio Scalvini will re-join the rotation, joining Isak Hien (illness), Sead Kolasinac and Honest Ahanor in the back.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits the net versus Fiorentina Kossounou scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), two interceptions and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Fiorentina.

Impact Kossonou found the target with what was likely meant to be a cross and instead ended up in the top corner, surprising the opposing goalie. It's his first goal of the season. He has started in six of the last seven matches and has registered at least one clearance in the most recent three, totaling eight and posting two interceptions and three blocks over that span, with two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Defending champion Napoli has won 1-0 at rival Roma to move level with AC Milan atop the tight Serie A standings

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Serviceable against Slavia Prague Kossonou (thigh) had two interceptions, two clearances, two blocks and one shot (one on target) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Slavia Prague.

Impact Kossonou managed to go to distance in his first game back from a thigh injury and contributed across the board in the back, helping his side keep a clean sheet. He has contributed to two in his last four showings, tallying five tackles (three won), three interceptions and 15 clearances. He'll rotate with Honest Ahanor and Berat Djimsiti going forward.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts during return Kossounou (thigh) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Slavia Prague.

Impact Koussounou was deemed fit ahead of Wednesday, and that has led him to a starting role to begin their UCL match against Slavia. He has now started in six of his eight appearances on the team sheet this campaign and appears to be set to continue in a starting spot after recovering from injury.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for UCL bout Kossounou (thigh) "will be an option, perhaps even from the get-go, against Slavia Prague," coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Kossonou has recuperated fairly quickly, considering the severity of the injury, skipping just two contests thanks to the break. He'll split time with Berat Djimsiti and Honest Ahanor in two spots in the back while Giorgio Scalvini (thigh) is on the mend. He has posted 11 tackles (seven won), four crosses, five interceptions and 17 clearances in his last five starts, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains fairly serious injury Kossonou has been diagnosed with a muscular edema and a partial lesion of the right biceps femoris, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kossounou will most likely skip a few matches after the break as he could be sidelined for more than a month. Atalanta will have to change the scheme or adapt somebody to the defense if Isak Hien (thigh) doesn't return, as Giorgio Scalvini (thigh) and Marten De Roon (suspension) are also unavailable.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off against Club Brugge Kossounou had one interception, one clearance and one cross (zero accurate) in 53 minutes before bowing out in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Club Brugge because of a thigh injury, Tut...

Impact Kossounou picked up a small amount of stats before exiting due to some discomfort. He'll be examined before Saturday's game versus Como. He was replaced by Yunus Musah, with Marten De Roon moving to the defense, as Atalanta have run out of healthy bodies in the back.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs permanent deal with Atalanta Kossounou has signed with Atalanta on a permanent basis from Leverkusen following a loan spell, his former club announced Friday.

Impact Kossounou spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Atalanta and started in 12 of his 18 Serie A appearances, as well as in two of his four UCL contests. However, the Serie A side seems to have seen enough to keep him around for the long haul.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Genoa contest Kossounou had two tackles (two won), four clearances, two blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Genoa.

Impact Kossounou had a positive performance and put together a nice stat line even though his club gave up two goals. He has looked increasingly better as he found his rhythm following a major injury. He has registered three tackles (two won), five interceptions, seven clearances and three blocks in the last five fixtures, with no clean sheets.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances versus Roma Kossounou (thigh) had three clearances and 32 passes in Monday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Kossounou stayed in the XI and went to distance after picking up an ailment last week but, while he had a decent shift overall, he didn't amass many stats. He has notched one tackle (zero won), two interceptions, three clearances and one block in four matches (three starts) since returning from injury.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting XI Kossounou (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Roma.

Impact Kossounou is not missing any more time following his early exit last contest, with the defender seeing the starting XI Monday. He has now started in three straight games, only his 10th starting in 16 league appearances this season.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Roma clash Kossounou (thigh) was able to train regularly for multiple days ahead of Monday's match versus Roma, as his tests came back clean, L'Eco Di Bergamo reported.

Impact Kossounou escaped without significant issues and should stay in the starting lineup since Isak Hien (suspension) and Sead Kolasinac (knee) are missing. He has played thrice since recuperating from a previous serious thigh injury, posting one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and one block.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in Monza match Kossounou generated one interception in the first half of Sunday's 4-0 win over Monza before leaving due to a thigh problem, coach Gian Piero Gasperini relayed.

Impact Kossonou signaled some discomfort a few minutes before the interval but stayed in the game. He'll take some tests ahead of next Monday's game versus Roma. Atalanta might have to lean on a makeshift defense if he isn't fit because Isak Hien will be unavailable due to yellow-card accumulation. Rafael Toloi and Matteo Ruggeri are the options at the position, while Marten de Roon and Raoul Bellanova can adapt in a pinch.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Bologna game Kossounou (thigh) didn't sub in during Sunday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Kossounou wasn't rushed into action after being sidelined for months. He'll likely have some opportunities in the next few matches as one spot in the Atalanta defense is up for grabs after Sead Kolasinac suffered an ACL tear.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available after long absence Kossounou (thigh) made Atalanta's squad list to face Bologna on Sunday.

Impact Kossounou has missed three months after rupturing a tendon in his thigh and will progressively rejoin the rotation in the back. He featured 16 times (nine starts) before going two, notching 16 tackles, 10 interceptions and 19 clearances and contributing to one clean sheet.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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