Atalanta’s star forward Gianluca Scamacca has taken a significant step in his recovery process, participating in his first individual training session on the field yesterday. This marks a crucial milestone in the striker’s journey back to full fitness after suffering an ACL injury in the preseason.
Gazzetta dello Sport report that the Italian international’s return to pitch training signals the beginning of the final phase of his rehabilitation. While still training separately from the team, this development suggests that Scamacca’s comeback is progressing well. The club are now cautiously optimistic about his return, with estimates pointing to a potential comeback in early to mid-February, possibly for matches against Cagliari or Empoli.
As part of his recovery plan, Atalanta are expected to organize practice matches or friendlies to assess Scamacca’s readiness, similar to the approach taken with Giorgio Scalvini’s return from injury. These controlled environments will allow the medical staff to evaluate the striker’s condition before clearing him for competitive action.
Meanwhile, there’s positive news on another front for Atalanta, as Juan Cuadrado edges closer to his return. The Colombian winger, sidelined since late December due to an injury sustained in training before the team’s trip to Arabia, could be in line for a comeback. Today’s final test might give the green light for Cuadrado’s inclusion in the squad, with the possibility of him playing at least 15 minutes towards the end of the upcoming match.
