Atalanta’s challenging start to the season took another hit as midfielder Marco Brescianini suffered a potentially serious injury during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bologna. The incident occurred just before halftime when Brescianini attempted to score from close range but caught his foot in the turf, immediately signaling for medical assistance.
Despite initial treatment on the sideline, Brescianini was unable to continue and had to be replaced by Lazar Samardzic. While Samardzic would go on to score a late equalizer for Atalanta, the focus remained on Brescianini’s suspected thigh injury.
This setback comes at a particularly inopportune time for manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who is already dealing with a significant injury crisis. Key players Isak Hien, Rafael Toloi, Giorgio Scalvini, and Gianluca Scamacca have all been sidelined recently, while summer signing Nicolo Zaniolo is still working his way back to full fitness.
The draw against 10-man Bologna follows a shocking 3-2 home defeat to Como earlier in the week, compounding Atalanta’s frustrations. With little time to regroup, Gasperini’s squad must now turn their attention to an upcoming Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.
As injuries continue to mount and results falter, Atalanta face an uphill battle to regain their form and compete on multiple fronts this season. The extent of Brescianini’s injury remains to be seen, but his absence could further complicate Gasperini’s team selection in the coming weeks.
