SEAD KOLASINAC NEWS

Late assist in victory Kolasinac assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 win against AC Milan.

Impact Kolasinac's late assist provided the decisive goal of the match Friday as Atalanta narrowly defeated AC Milan by a margin of 2-1. In addition to his goal contribution, the central defender made two interceptions. In three appearances (three starts) since returning from a thigh injury, Kolasinac has scored, assisted, made four tackles (four won), four interceptions and four clearances (all competitions).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting in UCL action Kolasinac (thigh) is in the Starting XI for Tuesday's match against Young Boys.

Impact Kolasinac is back after his thigh problems, returning to face Young Boys in UCL action. He has yet to miss a start this season when fit, so expect the defender to continue in the starting XI now that he shook off his issues.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for midweek bout Kolasinac (thigh) has been included in Atalanta's call-ups to face Young Boys on Wednesday.

Impact Kolasinac is back after skipping two fixtures due to a thigh lesion and will be in contention with Odilon Kossounou, Rafael Toloi and Berat Djimsiti (ankle) to join Isak Hien in the back three. He has totaled four tackles (two won), three interceptions and three clearances in his last five showings, contributing to blanking the opponents once.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Parma Kolasinac (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Parma, Atalanta informed.

Impact Kolasinac picked up a thigh strain right before the international stoppage and isn't yet close to coming back. Atalanta will turn to Odilon Kossounou, Marten de Roon and Rafael Toloi next to Isak Hien since Berat Djimsiti (ankle) is out too, while Giorgio Scalvini just returned from an ACL tear.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with muscular problem Kolasinac is nursing a biceps femoris lesion in his right thigh, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Kolasinac will be absent versus Udinese on Sunday and will attempt to recover during the break. Odilon Kossounou will likely slide into the XI, with Rafael Toloi and Ben Godfrey becoming the top deputies in the back.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off Wednesday Kolasinac was brought off during Wednesday's trip to Stuttgart due to an apparent injury.

Impact Kolasinac made it just 13 minutes into Wednesday's clash before being forced off. Odilon Kossounou came on to replace him and could be in for a larger role if the injury to Kolasinac proves to be a serious one.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle versus Celtic Kolasinac (illness) recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle (one won) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Kolasic played almost the entire game despite the flu and an ankle problem but didn't log great stats. He might be managed in one of the upcoming matches since he's not 100 percent. He has tallied four crosses (zero accurate), 10 tackles (eight won) and eight clearances in his last five fixtures, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting XI Kolasinac (illness) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Celtic.

Impact Kolasinac is back with the team as expected, returning to the starting XI immediately following his illness. The defender has yet to miss a start when available this campaign and should remain in a starting role moving forward.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Celtic bout Kolasinac (illness) made Atalanta's squad list to face Celtic on Wednesday.

Impact Kolasinac has shaken off an illness enough to be an option, although both he and Isak Hien aren't 100 percent, coach Gian Piero Gasperini relayed, so one of the two might begin on the bench, with Marten de Roon or Matteo Ruggeri playing in the back. He has recorded 13 tackles (10 won), five interceptions and 11 clearances in his last five appearances, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Venezia fixture Kolasinac will skip Sunday's game against Venezia due to an illness, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Kolasinac hasn't been called up as he's under the weather. Berat Djimsiti (hip) is coming back from injury and could fill in for in. The alternative is Ben Godfrey.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Kolasinac assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Kolasinac provided a rare assist Wednesday as Atalanta easily brushed aside Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 0. In addition to the goal contribution, the defender added three tackles (three won) and a clearance to the team's clean sheet effort. After missing the first three matches of the season due to a thigh injury, Kolasinac has started in five successive matches (all competitions).

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unlucky own goal Kolasinac generated an own goal and two crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Como.

Impact Kolasinac was credited with an unlucky own goal Tuesday as a long range effort took a deflection off of the defender at the top of the box, sending the keeper towards one corner and the ball towards the other. Unfortunate mishap aside, Kolasinac was solid over his 90 minutes of play. He made two tackles (two won) and a season-high four clearances. The defender has played every minute of Atalanta's most recent three matches (all competitions).

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Fiorentina Kolasinac (thigh) had one tackle (one won), one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 3-2 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Kolasinac picked up a small amount of stats across the board in a so-so day for the Atalanta defense. Now healthy after missing the first three matches, he'll be in the XI on most occasions.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Making season debut Kolasinac (thigh) is starting for Atalanta during Sunday's clash with Fiorentina.

Impact Kolasinac recovers from a thigh injury which has kept him out of action to this point in the season. The defender makes his season debut Sunday having made 30 appearances as a regular starter for Atalanta last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Fiorentina fixture Kolasinac (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's clash with Fiorentina, Atalanta announced.

Impact Kolasinac took advantage of the break to shake off his injury and will compete with Berat Djimsiti (thigh), Odilon Kossounou and Marten de Roon for a pair of spots in the back. He's a regular when fully healthy. He posted 44 tackles, 21 interceptions and 46 clearances in 30 Serie A games last season, contributing to six clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular injury Kolasinac picked up a right biceps femoris strain versus Real Madrid, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Kolasinac will have to sit out at least a couple of weeks to heal up. Ben Godfrey will slide into the starting XI next to Isak Hien and Berat Djimsiti unless the coach decides to use Marten de Roon in the back.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season finale Kolasinac (thigh) hasn't been called up for Sunday's make-up game versus Fiorentina, Atalanta announced.

Impact Kolasinac will miss another one due to a muscular problem that plagued him late in the season. He was a day-one starter and concluded with 65 tackles, 66 interceptions and 36 interceptions in 39 appearances, scoring once and contributing to six clean sheets.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Torino fixture Kolasinac (thigh) didn't make Atalanta's squad list to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact Kolasinac won't be involved an re-injuring his thigh during the Europa League final but might be good to go for the season finale versus Fiorentina next week. Three among Berat Djimsiti, Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, Rafael Toloi and Giovanni Bonfanti will start in this one.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Torino match Kolasinac (thigh) has avoided major issues but will most likely miss Sunday's game versus Torino, L'Eco di Bergamo informed.

Impact Kolasinac is poised to be left out of the squad and be re-evaluated ahead of the make-up game versus Fiorentina next week. Giorgio Scalvini and Giovanni Bonfanti will be candidates to take his place.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up new injury Kolasinac left Thursday's game versus Bayer Leverkusen at halftime due to a new physical problem, as he told Sky Italy: "I've recovered in time to play in this final, but then I go...

Impact Kolasinac is headed for some tests but will likely be held out in the final two games of the season. With Marten De Roon (thigh) also on the mend, Atalanta are down to Isak Hien, Berat Djimsiti, Giorgio Scalvini and Giovanni Bonfanti in the back.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

45 minutes in win Kolasinac played just 45 minutes during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Kolasinac as deemed fit enough to get the start Wednesday, but he played just 45 minutes. The defender has two more matches domestically still to play, but it remains to be seen if he's actually fit for those after four matches on the sideline.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for UEL final Kolasinac (thigh) has recovered ahead of Wednesday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Kolasinac will return from a four-game absence and will be an option in the back right away, challenging in particular Giorgio Scalvini and Isak Hien in a pair of spots. He has tallied 11 tackles (nine won), 10 clearances and one interception in his last five appearances.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with lesion Kolasinac suffered a grade one biceps femoris strain in his left thigh against Marseille, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Kolasinac will be out for two to three weeks and has a shot to be back before the end of the season, but it'll hinge on how the rehab goes. Giorgio Scalvini recently returned from a similar problem and will pick up the slack next to Berat Djimisti and Isak Hien in most matches. Marten de Roon and Giovanni Bonfanti are also options in the back.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Thursday Kolasinac was forced off with an injury during Thursday's clash with Marseille.

Impact Kolasinac landed awkwardly and was brought off with the injury. He just returned from a knee injury less than a week ago, so this is a doubly concerning issue that he may have aggravated. The defender will be a heavy doubt on short rest for Sunday's trip to Salernitana.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench Sunday Kolasinac (knee) came off the bench and played 33 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Empoli. He finished with one clearance and one foul committed.

Impact Kolasinac was a game-time call for Sunday, but he ended up seeing minutes in what turned out to be an easy win for Atalanta. Kolasinac has been a regular for Atalanta this season, however, so he might be in line to return for the Europa League clash against Marseille next Thursday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE