Atalanta has been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming Serie A match against Udinese, as Charles De Ketelaere will be unavailable due to injury. The Belgian attacking midfielder has been a key player for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side this season, but will miss Sunday’s fixture due to a muscular problem.
Corriere dello Sport report how De Ketelaere has suffered a lesion in his left biceps femoris, forcing him to sit out the weekend’s game. This marks the first time this season that the former AC Milan player will miss a match, having featured in every game across all competitions for Atalanta, including Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Nations League matches with the Belgian national team.
The 22-year-old has been in impressive form, building on his strong performances from last season. So far this campaign, De Ketelaere has contributed two goals and six assists across all competitions for Atalanta, cementing his importance to the team.
His absence will be felt by Gasperini, who has relied on De Ketelaere’s creativity and versatility in the attacking third. The coach will now need to adjust his tactics and potentially reshuffle his lineup to compensate for the loss of the Belgian international.
