Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini faces a selection headache ahead of tomorrow's crucial clash against Inter Milan at the San Siro. Several key players are struggling with injuries, leaving the manager with limited options for the highly anticipated match.
According to reports from Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, five Atalanta players are definitely ruled out due to injuries, with a further three facing late fitness tests.
Long-term absentees Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini, both sidelined with serious knee injuries, will not feature. Sead Kolasinac, Mitchel Bakker and Ibrahim Sulemana are also out of contention for Friday's Derby della Madonnina, further depleting Gasperini's squad.
Adding to Gasperini's woes are three key players whose participation remains uncertain. Ademola Lookman, who has recently returned to training after attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain, is yet to regain full match fitness. While the Nigerian striker is available for selection, his lack of recent playing time raises doubts about his readiness.
Nicolo Zaniolo is recovering from a muscle strain and will be pushing to regain full fitness in time to face his former club. Finally, Isak Hien, who has missed two training days due to illness, is being closely monitored by the medical staff. His availability for the match will be assessed based on his recovery progress.
The clash at the San Siro will mark Inter Milan's first major test of the new season. Simone Inzaghi's side opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Genoa and followed it up with a 2-0 victory over Lecce last weekend.
This high-stakes encounter kicks off at 20:45 CET on Friday, with Atalanta looking to overcome their injury woes and challenge Inter Milan's dominance in the Serie A. The match promises to be an intense and thrilling spectacle, with both teams eager to secure a positive result early in the season.
