Bad tegola for Atalanta: Charles De Ketelaere ends up knocked out: the outcome of exams and how many matches the Belgian trequartista will miss
Infortunio De Ketelaere, guaio Atalanta: esito degli esami e tempi di recupero (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
It is not an easy period for Atalanta. After a season that began with great ambitions, the Nerazzurri are now coming to terms with reality: three consecutive defeats have ended the Scudetto dream, leaving behind only bitterness and regret. Still, Gasperini’s team remains clinging to the most concrete hope: qualification for the next Champions League. But a change of pace will be needed, and fast. Unfortunately, however, the bad news does not end there.
De Ketelaere, i numeri in stagione
Among the most consistent and incisive protagonists of the Atalanta season is undoubtedly Charles De Ketelaere. After a complicated first year at AC Milan, the Belgian has found the right ground in Bergamo to flourish again. If last season he enchanted everyone, in this year so far 30 appearances in Serie A topped by 5 goals and 5 assists, and an excellent Champions League behind him – 10 appearances, 4 goals and 5 assists.
De Ketelaere, i numeri in stagione (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
De Ketelaere, with these numbers, has become an offensive landmark for Atalanta. Add to these numbers two appearances in the Coppa Italia. His technical and creative impact has been evident, and his absence now weighs like a boulder.
Il problema fisico: quante gare salta
Just when more continuity and lucidity were needed, the tegola arrives. De Ketelaere suffered a muscle injury during training: it is a first-degree injury to the fascial muscle of the long adductor of the left thigh. This was announced by the Nerazzurri club itself after instrumental examinations carried out earlier today.
The estimated recovery time is about 20 days. This means that the Belgian will definitely miss the upcoming league matches against Bologna and Milan. The medical staff’s goal is to have him available again between the weekend of April 27 (against Lecce at home) and May 4 (away against Monza). An absence that comes at a very delicate moment, just when the race for Champions becomes tougher and every point lost could be fatal.
Una perdita pesante per Gasperini
De Ketelaere’s absence deprives Gasperini not only of a crystal clear talent, but also of one of the few elements capable of igniting the offensive maneuver. Without him, it will probably be up to Lookman and Pasalic to carry the weight of the attack on their shoulders, but it is clear that the Belgian has a unique profile for technique and game vision.
Ko De Ketelaere, una perdita pesante per Gasperini (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
The hope now is that the stop will not be longer than expected and that De Ketelaere can return decisive just in time for the final rush of the season.
And if he returns, he will be called upon to do so with the same grit and personality he has shown this season. Because in an Atalanta that is looking for answers, De Ketelaere is one of the few certainties. Will he be able to recover in time to lend a decisive hand to his teammates? The fans hope so, Gasperini too.
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