Berat Djimsiti
ATAStarting in defense
Djimsiti (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Bologna.
Analysis: Djimsiti gutted it out through the soreness that had left him to be evaluated until the last moment, with the game-day assessment returning a positive outcome and coach Raffaele Palladino clearing him to start in what is a critically depleted defensive situation for Atalanta. His availability is a massive relief for a side already without Isak Hien through suspension and with Odilon Kossounou also unavailable, leaving the coaching staff with virtually no other options at the back. His willingness to push through the discomfort underlines the importance of the fixture and the extent to which Atalanta are relying on him to hold the defensive line together heading into the weekend.
Touch-and-go for Bologna tilt
Djimsiti (hamstring) "will be evaluated until the last moment," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.
Analysis: Djimsiti is dealing mostly with some soreness and will be assessed on game day. He might gut it out since Isak Hien is suspended and Odilon Kossounou (thigh) and Giorgio Scalvini (ankle) are unavailable.
Unavailable versus Milan
Djimsiti isn't an option for Sunday's clash with Milan due to hamstring tightness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Djimsiti picked up an ailment in training and will be re-evaluated next week ahead of the home contest versus Bologna. Isak Hien is returning to the starting lineup after a while because of his absence.
Fills stat sheet against Cagliari
Djimsiti won two of three tackles and had eight interceptions, one key pass and nine clearances in Monday's 3-2 defeat to Cagliari.
Analysis: Djimsiti stayed in the XI despite Isak Hien's return from a thigh injury and had an impressive display, setting a new season high in interceptions, even though the Atalanta defense struggled as a whole and allowed three goals. He has registered multiple tackles and clearances in his last six appearances, amassing 18 (10 won) and 29, respectively, with one clean sheet and 16 interceptions over that span.
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