Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini could receive a significant boost ahead of Tuesday’s crucial match against Juventus at the Gewiss Stadium. The next two days of training will be pivotal in determining whether Mateo Retegui and Juan Cuadrado can make their long-awaited returns to the squad.
Gazzetta dello Sport report how Retegui, who last featured on December 22 for 21 minutes against Empoli before being sidelined, is showing promising signs of recovery. Similarly, Cuadrado’s potential availability adds depth to Gasperini’s tactical options. Even if they’re only fit for 30 minutes of play, their presence would significantly enhance Atalanta’s offensive rotations and strategic flexibility.
The possibility of their return was hinted at by Gasperini himself and echoed by Atalanta’s CEO, Luca Percassi, who expressed hope before the recent match: “We’re looking forward to having Retegui back as soon as possible and also recovering Scamacca shortly.”
This potential double boost comes at a crucial time for Atalanta as they prepare to face the formidable challenge of Juventus. The return of Retegui and Cuadrado, even in limited capacities, could provide the extra edge Atalanta needs in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter.
As the team fine-tunes its preparations for Tuesday’s showdown, all eyes will be on Gasperini’s final squad selection, with fans and pundits alike eager to see if these key players will make their comeback against one of Serie A’s giants.
