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Atalanta will need to finish the season well in order to keep playing in Europe, and they are poised for significant changes in the summer.

Atalanta Star Striker Poised to Miss Extended Time with Thigh Injury

September 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A

Luis Muriel missed international duties due to a thigh injury. It was initially believed to be a minor ailment, but the striker has not improved over the last ten days. He took further tests, which revealed a substantial strain. Duvan Zapata is nearing a return but is not fully fit either.

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Fenerbahce have laid eyes on Mario Pasalic in their lengthy search for a midfielder. Turkish clubs have four more days to conclude transfer market deals.

Owner Takes Atalanta Out of Serie A Contention Despite Recent Success

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Atalanta have managed to qualify for Champions League in three straight seasons. However, president Antonio Percassi says they are not really title contenders: “I would like people to stop talking about the Scudetto. We must remain grounded; otherwise, we rik losing our focus. Plus, we would never be happy."

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