Atalanta finds itself in full emergency due to the series of injuries that have affected the squad. In addition to the already present problems of Raoul Bellanova, the Nerazzurri team has also seen the addition of Gianluca Scamacca, former Sassuolo striker. The player, who had reported discomfort at the end of the match on Sunday 25 October against Frosinone, has now been diagnosed with a strain on the flexor muscles of his right thigh. According to the club's official statement, his condition will be re-evaluated next week.
Thanks to this injury Scamacca will have to miss the next championship matches against Fiorentina (29 October) and Parma (2 November), as well as the Conference League match against Kairat Almaty (5 November). His absence will also be felt in the away match in Monza, at the U-Power Stadium, scheduled for Sunday 8 November at 3pm. Coach Sarri expressed the difficulty of predicting a quick recovery, but indicated that the player could return for the decisive match against Inter, scheduled after the national break on 22 November.
The problem is not limited to Scamacca. Bellanova, who left the pitch in the 29th minute of the same match against Frosinone, suffered a low-grade sprain of the adductor longus in his left limb. The Bergamo club has announced that the player has already started the rehabilitation process and that his return is expected after the international break. With the loss of two key attackers, Atalanta will have to review their attacking strategy for the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, coach Sarri also had to face the difficulty of managing the reduced squad. With the national break imminent, the team will have to rely on reserve players and possible market solutions to cover the gaps created by injuries. It will be essential for the management to find a balance between the need to maintain competitiveness in the championship and the prudent management of human resources.
For enthusiasts, the situation remains evolving. The club will continue to monitor the conditions of Scamacca and Bellanova, with updates expected next week. In the meantime, Atalanta will have to prepare to play without the two attackers, trying to make the most of the skills of the other members of the team. The next match against Inter represents a crucial opportunity to demonstrate the team's resilience in this difficult period.