Gianluca Scamacca’s long-awaited return to action for Atalanta is on the horizon, bringing a ray of hope to Gian Piero Gasperini’s injury-plagued squad. The Italian striker has finally overcome the anterior cruciate ligament rupture that has kept him sidelined since the summer.
Scamacca’s recovery comes as welcome news amidst a challenging period for Atalanta, who have been grappling with a series of injuries to key players. The team has recently seen setbacks to Odilon Kossounou, Ademola Lookman, Sead Kolasinac, and Giorgio Scalvini, making Scamacca’s impending return all the more significant.
The 25-year-old forward, who joined Atalanta from West Ham United, has been out of action since suffering the injury during a pre-season friendly against Parma at the Stadio Tardini. Initially expected to be sidelined until at least February 2025, Scamacca’s rehabilitation has progressed faster than anticipated.
Recent reports suggest that Scamacca could make his comeback as early as the beginning of February, marking a remarkable recovery from what is typically a six-month injury. The striker has been gradually reintegrated into training sessions, with the medical staff at Villa Stuart clinic in Rome overseeing his rehabilitation before his return to Bergamo.
Scamacca’s return will provide a significant boost to Atalanta’s attacking options as they continue their campaign in Serie A and European competitions. His presence could be crucial in the team’s push for Champions League qualification and their ongoing Europa League journey.
