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Atalanta vs Bologna Preview: Key Players and Injuries Ahead of Serie A Clash

Atalanta host Bologna at New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 17 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 37. Atalanta come into the fixture sitting 7th on 58 points, with a goal difference of 16. Bologna trail just behind in 8th place on 52 points and a goal difference of 2, setting up a direct battle for European positions.

Atalanta Availability

Atalanta face significant defensive absences.

  • L. Bernasconi (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • I. Hien (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
  • O. Kossounou (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
  • G. Scalvini (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • B. Djimsiti (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.

In attack, key contributors remain available: N. Krstović has 10 goals and 5 assists, while G. Scamacca has added 10 goals and 1 assist, preserving Atalanta’s main scoring threat.

Bologna Availability

Bologna also have issues at the back.

  • K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined.
  • J. Lucumi (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
  • M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
  • N. Casale (Calf Injury) is doubtful.

Their leading attacking outlet R. Orsolini, with 9 goals and 1 assist, is available and central to their forward play.

Impact Summary

Both sides are depleted primarily in defense, with multiple centre-backs sidelined or doubtful, which could open up a game where Atalanta’s double-figure scorers and Bologna’s Orsolini find more space than usual.

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