Atalanta lose Kessié and Scalvini ahead of Pafos clash in UEFA Europa Conference League

Atalanta have received worrying news regarding the fitness of several players ahead of their match against Pafos FC, scheduled for Thursday evening, in the first round of the league stage in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The club announced in an official statement that the medical examinations undergone by defender Giorgio Scalvini revealed a low-grade muscle strain in the left hamstring, and his condition will be reassessed in the coming days, without specifying a return date to the pitch.

Atalanta have revealed that Franck Kessié will miss training on Wednesday due to muscle fatigue in his right calf, noting that his condition will be reassessed in the coming days.

Regarding the rest of the injured players, Kosonou continues to undergo treatment, while Slimani has been training in the gym. Bompard has conducted field training, while Hein has combined on-pitch training with work in the gym.

Atalanta are preparing to face Pafos FC at home in Bergamo, with kick-off set for 9 PM local time, amid anticipation regarding the status of injured players ahead of the match and upcoming commitments in Serie A and the UEFA Europa Conference League.