There is no good news coming for Gian Piero Gasperini in view of Sunday night's big match againstInter: after the injuries of Pos e Square, Atalanta also loses Ibrahim Sulemana, Ghanaian midfielder born in 2003.
The tests revealed a first degree injury to the right adductor brevis, with an estimated recovery time of around three weeks: the player will therefore be available again only after the break for international duty. Despite being a reserve, Sulemana represented an extra option in midfield, a department in which Ederson e DeRoon the fixed points remain, with Pasalic ready to step in as needed.
For the challenge against the league leaders, Gasperini will confirm the offensive trident, but with a new twist: he will return to the starting lineup Charles DeKetelaere, which will take the place of the more defensive one Square, often employed in a more backward role at JuventusThe Belgian will join Retegui e Lookman in the advanced department.
The rest of the lineup should remain unchanged, with Bellanova e Zappa costa on the bands and the trio Djimsiti-Hien-Kolasinac in defense to protect CarnesecchiThe team will continue their preparation with another morning training session tomorrow at zingonia, before the finishing touches scheduled for Saturday.
Article published on March 13, 2025 - 18pm
Despite the injuries, I think Atalanta can still do well. The team has good players who can replace the absent ones, but it will take some time to adapt to the changes.