Atalanta sweat on Scalvini and Bellanova injuries as Elmas misses Milan clash
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Atalanta face fitness concerns over defenders Scalvini and Bellanova ahead of a Serie A fixture against Milan, while Elmas is unavailable.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta’s 3-1 win over Venezia came at a cost: Raoul Bellanova and Giorgio Scalvini were both forced off injured, and Eljif Elmas will miss Sunday’s trip to Milan.
As noted by TuttoMercatoWeb , the two defenders both suffered muscle problems and were replaced at the same time by Lorenzo Bernasconi and Sead Kolasinac in the 67th minute.
Both will have tests in the coming hours to establish the extent of the injuries.
BERGAMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 12: Eljif Elmas reacts after being shown a red card during the Serie A match at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on October 12, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Elmas red card rules him out of Atalanta’s Milan clash Elmas made matters worse late on. The North Macedonian was initially booked for a reckless challenge in the 89th minute, but VAR sent referee Paride Tremolada to the monitor and he upgraded it to a straight red.
That rules him out of Sunday’s meeting with Ruben Amorim’s Milan at San Siro.
It’s a blow for Maurizio Sarri, whose side had just ended a run of three straight defeats. Atalanta face Pafos in the Conference League on Thursday as part of a run of eight games in 24 days.
Scalvini had played every minute of Atalanta’s league campaign before Monday.
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What happened
Atalanta are monitoring injury issues for centre-back Giorgio Scalvini and wing-back Raoul Bellanova ahead of their Serie A clash with AC Milan. The club is awaiting clarity on the severity of both knocks. Additionally, Eljif Elmas will miss the match, reportedly due to suspension after a red card. The injuries and absence could force Atalanta coach into adjustments in defence and midfield for a key league fixture.
Chance analysis
Atalanta's depth in defence and wide areas is being tested at a critical point in the Serie A calendar, with Scalvini and Bellanova both facing fitness doubts. Losing either would force a reshuffle in a back line that has been a foundation of Atalanta's identity under Gasperini, while Elmas's absence removes a creative option in midfield. Against a Milan side capable of punishing defensive disorganisation, these availability questions could meaningfully shape how Atalanta approach the match.
Atalanta's defensive structure and midfield creativity are likely weakened for the Milan fixture, increasing risk in both phases of play.