Juan Cuadrado’s recent run of good form for Atalanta has been abruptly halted by a new injury setback. The Colombian winger, who had been impressing manager Gian Piero Gasperini with his performances, has suffered a fascial lesion in the right biceps femoris muscle.
This unfortunate development means Cuadrado will remain at Atalanta’s training centre in Zingonia and miss the upcoming Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Inter Milan on January 2. Should Atalanta progress, he would also be unavailable for the final.
The injury is expected to side-line the former Inter and Juventus player for a minimum of two to three weeks, depending on how his recovery progresses. This timeline suggests Cuadrado could potentially miss several important matches for Atalanta at the start of the new year.
The news comes as a blow to both the player and the team, as Cuadrado had been finding his rhythm and contributing positively to Atalanta’s performances. His absence will force Gasperini to adjust his tactical plans for the crucial Supercoppa matches.
