Atalanta do not expect to have Capocannoniere Mateo Retegui or winger Juan Cuadrado back for this weekend’s clash with Fiorentina.
It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday at 14.00 GMT.
This represents a battle for European places, as La Dea are in third and Fiorentina sit in eighth position, but still only five points adrift of Bologna in fourth.
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 01: Juan Cuadrado of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Venezia FC at Gewiss Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Cuadrado is also not expected to recover in time for this weekend, joining Ibrahim Sulemana, Odilon Kossounou, Stefan Posch, Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini on the treatment table.
To make matters worse, star midfielder Ederson also sits out a one-match ban.
There are reports that Atalanta could use Daniel Maldini as a False 9, although Charles De Ketelaere is another candidate for the role, with Ademola Lookman in support.
It is hoped Retegui and Cuadrado can be available for the meeting with Lazio on April 6.
