Atalanta lose Giacomo Raspadori for three weeks with new muscle injury

Raspadori sidelined after Conference League win

Atalanta and Italy international Giacomo Raspadori is out for at least three weeks after tests on the injury he sustained during the Conference League win over Pafos.

The striker pulled up with a grimace on his face straight after converting the penalty in the 3-1 victory over Pafos on Thursday evening, then limped off the field to be replaced by Charles De Ketelaere.

Muscular problem confirmed

It was immediately obvious that this was a muscular issue, and the fear was a relapse of the previous flexor injury that had ruled him out of international duty in September. A statement from the Atalanta medical staff has now confirmed a low-grade strain of the femoral biceps in his right thigh.

Sky Sport Italia calculate that Raspadori will be out of action for at least three weeks, meaning he may not be available until after the next international break.

Growing injury crisis

The setback adds to a mounting list of absentees at the club. Atalanta are already missing Giorgio Scalvini, Franck Kessie, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Isak Hien and Odilon Kossounou. Eljif Elmas is also suspended for tomorrow's Serie A meeting with Milan.