SOCCER. Towards the season debut, against Hapoel Haifa in the Conference League playoffs.
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Atalanta is about to start the week leading to the first official commitments. Thursday, August 20 at the New Balance Arena the first leg of the Conference League playoffs against Hapoel Tel Aviv, kick-off at 8:30 PM. Three days later, Sunday 23 at 8:45 PM, the league debut against Sassuolo, always at the Bergamo stadium.
Atalanta under Maurizio Sarri arrives at these commitments after a pre-season on the rise. After the defeat at Feyenoord’s ground, two wins followed with more convincing performances, against Schalke 04 and against Athletic Club Bilbao, in the Bortolotti Trophy held on Friday, August 14.
A look at the infirmary
Now the eyes are on Ahanor and De Ketelaere, who stayed on the sidelines against the Basques due to muscle problems suffered in the days before the last summer friendly. Injuries that do not cause long-term concern: Sarri, in the press conference, confirmed that they will try to recover for the season debut.
The return of De Ketelaere would be fundamental, given that the departures of Touré and Maldini, as well as Sulemana’s injury (which will last until October), leave few alternatives regarding the attacking wingers: in the Bortolotti Trophy Zalewski played on the right and Raspadori on the left, with the young Cassa as the only alternative from the bench.
Open-door training
Meanwhile, on Monday, August 17 at the Zingonia sports center there is an open-door training session scheduled, a last embrace between fans and team before the start of the season. The gates will be open from 6 PM, until the maximum allowed capacity is reached.
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