Raoul Bellanova
ATA
Exits Frosinone match in first half
Bellanova registered two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created before leaving Sunday's game versus Frosinone at the 29th minute because of a thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.
Analysis: Bellanova was off to a decent start but pulled up during a sprint because of muscular discomfort and headed directly to the locker room. Lorenzo Bernasconi came in to take his place, with Davide Zappacosta moving to the right flank. He's a long shot to be available for the two matches coming up next week.
Energetic in Milan clash
Bellanova (quad) created three scoring chances and had three crosses (one accurate), one tackle (one won) and two clearances in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Milan.
Analysis: Bellanova saw full minutes despite a small injury and was a pretty significant source of offense from the wing as usual. He has notched at least one cross, amassing 15 (two accurate), and one interception, totaling 10, in five straight matches. This also marked his third game in a row with one or more key passes, for a total of five, and his fifth straight with multiple clearances (18 total).
Option for Milan tilt
Bellanova (thigh) trained fully Saturday and is poised to be available versus Milan, Tuttomercatoweb reported.
Analysis: Bellanova was unavailable midweek after bowing out early in the previous Serie A game, but his injury was mild, and he has a shot to continue starting over either Davide Zappacosta or Lorenzo Bernasconi. He has sent in at least one cross in his last four showings, totaling 12 (one accurate), and posting four key passes, nine interceptions and 13 clearances over that span, with no clean sheets.
Escapes without serious issues
Bellanova is dealing with a glute problem and will miss Thursday's match against Pafos out of precaution, Atalanta announced.
Analysis: Bellanova won't be available midweek but has a chance to return against Milan on Sunday, as his injury is considered very minor. Davide Zappacosta is the only other right-back in the squad.
Limps off against Venezia
Bellanova had four crosses (one accurate), four interceptions and two chances created before exiting Monday's 3-1 win over Venezia at the 67th minute because of a muscular problem, Alfredo Pedulla reported.
Analysis: Bellanova had a dynamic performance and put up stats on both ends, setting a new season high in interceptions, but he was forced to leave early because of a potential injury. He's set for tests. He was replaced by Lorenzo Bernasconi, with Davide Zappacosta moving to the right-back position.
Sprightly on the flank versus Cagliari
Bellanova had three clearances, one interception and five crosses (zero accurate) and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Cagliari.
Analysis: Bellanova frequently sprinted down the wing, but he was rather poor in service, despite notching a new season high in deliveries. He has played two full games in a row over Davide Zappacosta. He has tallied six crosses (zero accurate), four tackles and 11 clearances in three displays, with no clean sheets or goal contributions.
Solid in the back versus Roma
Bellanova created one scoring chance and had eight clearances, two interceptions, two blocks and one tackle (Zero won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Roma.
Analysis: Bellanova drew his first Serie A start over Davide Zappacosta and racked up defensive stats as he was under pressure, while he had to limit his runs on the other end because of the difficult matchup. Both right-backs have gotten opportunities early, considering that Atalanta also played in the Conference League playoff. He had logged just 12 minutes in his previous appearance, recording one block.
Modest output in Cagliari fixture
Bellanova drew two fouls and registered two crosses (zero accurate), one interception and two clearances in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Cagliari.
Analysis: Bellanova drew his second start in a row filling in for Lorenzo Bernasconi (knee), who might miss all the remaining matches, and provided some punch off the wing. He'll compete with Nicola Zalewski going forward. He has tallied seven crosses (two accurate), three tackles (two won) and three interceptions in his last five appearances (three starts).
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