Atalanta faces a challenge as they prepare for their friendly match against St. Pauli in Hamburg today at 18:30. The club will be without Nicolò Zaniolo, who is dealing with left foot tendinitis. This injury is linked to a surgery he underwent last May, and it will prevent him from participating in this crucial last test before the UEFA Super Cup.
Given the timeline, Zaniolo’s availability for the upcoming match against Real Madrid on August 14 is uncertain. His fitness will be assessed upon returning to Bergamo, with further evaluations during training sessions over the next few days.
Atalanta will also miss several other key players in this match. Long-term absentees Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini remain sidelined, along with Teun Koopmeiners, who has been a focal point in the transfer market and did not travel with the squad.
For Atalanta, this match against St. Pauli is not just a friendly; it is an important opportunity to gauge the team’s readiness and cohesion ahead of the crucial Super Cup clash.
