Isak Hien
ATAWill sit out Bologna mtch
Hien registered four tackles (two won), eight clearances and three interceptions and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 win versus AC Milan.
Analysis: Hien put up good numbers, coming close to his season high in clearances, but the Atalanta defense came apart in the final minutes. He won't be an option for the Bologna game. The coach might have to change the scheme and field one fewer defender if Berat Djimsiti (hamstring), Giorgio Scalvini (ankle) and Odilon Kossounou (thigh) don't recover.
Unused sub in Cagliari match
Hien (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 3-2 loss to Cagliari.
Analysis: Hien was an option after sitting out three matches, but stayed on the bench, as the coach only made offensive-minded subs to try to come back. He'll resume dueling with Berat Djimsiti. He has tallied at least one clearance in his last five outings, registering seven tackles (six won), two interceptions and five blocks during that stretch, with no clean sheets.
Bench option
Hien (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Cagliari.
Analysis: Hien has returned from his thigh injury as expected and is ready for the end of the season, as the defender is on the bench Monday. With 18 starts in 25 appearances this season, he has been a regular sight in the defense, although his role has dwindled of late. He should still find some starts here and there in the final few games, although an everyday spot may not come.
Available versus Cagliari
Hien (thigh) has been inserted in Atalanta's squad list for Monday's bout against Cagliari.
Analysis: Hien resumes being an option after skipping a month because of a thigh strain and has often rotated with Berat Djimsiti in the middle of the defense. He has notched two or more clearances in his last five outings (three starts), accumulating 12 and logging seven tackles (six won), two interceptions and five blocks during that stretch, with no clean sheets.
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