Atalanta's Scamacca set for Juventus return as injury concerns ease
Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca is set to be available for the club's crucial Serie A clash with Juventus this weekend, having recovered from a muscle injury. The 25-year-old has returned to training with the squad after a recent muscle injury.
The Italian international, who was forced to withdraw from the latest Italy squad, has been sidelined since suffering a grade one strain to his right adductor in the UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich in early March. Scamacca, a key summer signing from West Ham United, has resumed training with the first team at the club's Zingonia training ground, according to club sources.
His return is a significant boost for manager Gian Piero Gasperini ahead of the pivotal match against Juventus, a contest that could be decisive in the race for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. Atalanta currently sit in sixth place, with the match against Juventus seen as critical for their top-four ambitions.
Scamacca's return to fitness is timely, as the club continues to compete on two fronts, with a Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Lazio also on the horizon. The 25-year-old has scored eight goals in 26 appearances across all competitions this season, providing a crucial physical presence in Atalanta's attack. His potential availability could be a major factor in a match that could define Atalanta's season, with just a single point separating the two teams in the Serie A standings.
However, manager Gian Piero Gasperini faces a defensive concern. Centre-back Isak Hien, a January signing from Hellas Verona, is a major doubt for the Juventus match. The Swedish international suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with Sweden and remains a doubt for the weekend's fixture. The club is assessing his condition ahead of the match.
Scamacca's recovery and potential return to the starting lineup would be a significant boost for Atalanta's attacking options as they look to secure a vital victory in the race for a top-four finish in Serie A.
