Giorgio Scalvini
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Posts eight clearances in Roma tilt
Scalvini registered three tackles (two won), one block and eight clearances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Roma.
Analysis: Scalvini was under intense pressure and responded well for the most part, tallying a new season high in clearances, but Atalanta didn't hold up for the whole game and gave up two late goals. He has notched at least one clearance in three straight outings, totaling 12 and adding five tackles (four won) and two blocks, with one clean sheet.
Strong defensively in clean sheet
Scalvini recorded two tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Bologna.
Analysis: Scalvini dealt well with sustained pressure as Atalanta kept a clean sheet despite Bologna controlling much of the game. The centre-back finished with three clearances, two tackles and one interception across the full 90 minutes. He has now started all four of Atalanta's competitive matches this season, including both legs of the Conference League playoff, with this marking his third clean sheet in those games.
Average outing in Sassuolo match
Scalvini (ankle) had one off-target shot, one clearance and one block and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.
Analysis: Scalvini saw a full complement of minutes despite dealing with an ankle problem, but he didn't put up a lot of stats, and Atalanta gave up one goal. He's set for a consistent role, as long as he stays healthy, especially since Isak Hien (thigh) will miss a few months.
Starting Sunday
Scalvini (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Sassuolo.
Analysis: Scalvivi has returned for the season opener and is not wasting time getting on the field, as the defender is in the starting XI immediately. This comes after he started in 23 of his 24 appearances last season, looking to be a regular starter again as he makes the starting XI on opening day.
Manages to speed up recovery
Scalvini (ankle) trained fully on game day and has been selected for Sunday's clash with Sassuolo.
Analysis: Scalvini was initially expected to miss this one, but he looked better than anticipated in training and will be an option after all. He could get the nod if he feels well enough; otherwise, Odilon Kossounou and Sead Kolasinac will be in the XI, while Thomas Kristensen (ankle) is on the shelf.
Will skip Sassuolo contest
Scalvini has been diagnosed with a minor sprain, will miss Sunday's match and will try to recover for the second leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff, L'Eco di Bergamo reported.
Analysis: Scalvini avoided serious injury but will need about a week to recover and will therefore be forced to miss the opener against Sassuolo on Sunday. Among Odilon Kossounou, Thomas Kristensen and Sead Kolasinac, two will form the center-back duo.
Rolls ankle in Conference League game
Scalvini exited Thursday's clash against Hapoel Tel Aviv at the 26th minute due to a left ankle sprain, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Scalvini initially tried to play through the problem but was visibly hobbled. He only has a couple of days to recover ahead of Sunday's clash with Sassuolo. He was replaced by newcomer Thomas Kristensen, who joined Odilon Kossounou in the middle of the defense. Sead Kolasinac is also an option in the role.
Registers five tackles versus Bologna
Scalvini (ankle) drew two fouls and had three clearances, one interception and five tackles (two won) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Bologna.
Analysis: Scalvini recovered extremely quickly from an ankle sprain and played the whole game, turning in a solid shift and matching his season high in tackles, but his team conceded once. He has tallied at least one tackle in the last five tilts, amassing 17. Additionally, this marked his fourth straight game with one or more interceptions, for a total of 11. Finally, he has logged one or more tackles in seven fixtures in a row, racking up 15 (six won), scoring and assisting once and helping secure two clean sheets during that stretch.
Finds starting role
Scalvini (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Bologna.
Analysis: Scalvini defied the initial belief that his season was over, passing the late fitness test that had been set to determine his availability after working on grass in recent days and recovering more quickly than expected. The defender has tallied at least one tackle in six straight outings, all starts, totaling 10 tackles, 14 interceptions and 17 clearances over that span while helping secure two clean sheets, scoring and assisting once, and his return is a timely boost for an Atalanta side already dealing with injury concerns surrounding Sead Kolasinac. His ability to earn a starting role after being initially ruled out for the season is a remarkable turnaround that gives the coaching staff a much-needed defensive option heading into the weekend.
Could make it for Bologna clash
Scalvini (ankle) has recovered more quickly than expected and could be available versus Bologna on Sunday, L'Eco di Bergamo reported.
Analysis: Scalvini was initially believed to be done for the season, but he's been able to work on grass in recent days and could be an option if he passes a late fitness test. Sead Kolasinac (lower leg) and Berat Djimsiti (hamstring) are also banged up, so the lineup choices will likely come down to whoever is in better shape. Scalvini has tallied at least one tackle in six straight outings (all starts), totaling 10, helping secure two clean sheets, scoring and assisting once and adding 14 interceptions and 17 clearances over that span.
Will miss the last two matches
Scalvini has been diagnosed with a medium-grade right ankle sprain, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Scalvini will need up to a month to recover and therefore won't be an option for the last two rounds. He closes his campaign a little early with with three goals, one assist, 66 clearnaces and 44 tackles and having contributed to five clean sheets in 23 appearances, missing significant time earlier in the year. Atalanta will have a very makeshift line down the stretch, as Isak Hien is suspended and Berat Djimsiti (hamstring) and Odilon Kossounou (thigh) are iffy.
Exits early in Milan clash
Scalvini recorded one tackle (zero won), one clearance and two interceptions before departing Sunday's win over Atalanta at the 48th minute because of an ankle sprain, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Scalvini picked up a small amount of stats in the back before being forced off after twisting his ankle early in the second half. His replacement, Odilon Kossounou, quickly bowed out because of a muscular problem and was substituted by Honest Ahanor. Marten De Roon could also fill in defensively if needed against Bologna next week.
Turns in good shift versus Genoa
Scalvini had four interceptions, four clearances and two shots (zero on target) and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.
Analysis: Scalvini got the job done in both phases as usual and racked up stats in the back, helping Atalanta secure their first clean sheet in four matches. He has logged at least one tackle in the last five games, totaling nine (four won) and posting six chances created, six shots (one on target) and 12 interceptions over that span, with one goal and one assist. Additionally, this marked his third straight performance with four or more clearances (13 total).
Sets up teammate against Cagliari
Scalvini assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), five clearances and four interceptions in Monday's 3-2 defeat to Cagliari.
Analysis: Scalvini had a strong performance in the back, even though his side allowed three goals, matching his season high in interceptions, and fed Gianluca Scamacca with a nice pass in the opposing box on the second goal. It's his first assist of the season. He has tallied two tackles in four games in a row, winning half of them, contributing to one clean sheet and adding eight interceptions, 12 clearances and five chances created over that span.
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