Atalanta were able to breathe a sigh of relief after concerns about GiacomoRaspadori's physical condition. The striker, who had to raise the white flag due to a flexor problem after just twenty minutes in the 3‑1 victory against Pafos in the Conference Champions League, proved to be free from serious injuries.
During the hours following the match, Raspadori underwent all the necessary medical tests. The results showed a low-grade strain of the hamstring in his right thigh, the same injury that forced him to leave the field for the national team. The injury, while not serious, is expected to result in a recovery period of approximately two weeks.
For MaurizioSarri, the news is good, albeit partial, in view of the next SerieA match against Milan at the SanSiro. Sarri will still have to deal with the exclusion of Raspadori, together with Kessie, Scalvini, Kossounou and Hien, all injured. The series of injuries has prompted the coach to criticize the intensity of the calendar, saying that the multiple competitions and European commitments create a risk for the team. "Make a complaint to the League, to UEFA, to FIFA... They are too many for everyone, not just for us. We are subjected to an absurd calendar with all the consequences of the case", declared Sarri, underlining the lack of intervention on the part of the Footballers' Association.
The result of the match against Pafos confirmed the solidity of the team in Europe, but the injury situation remains a constant concern. Raspadori, although he did not suffer a serious injury, will have to recover to full physical fitness before being able to return to the field.
With the match against Milan imminent, Atalanta will face a difficult challenge without some of their key players. It will be crucial for the team to find a tactical balance and make the most of the contribution of the available players to try to maintain their position in the table and continue the race towards European success.