Atalanta to miss Sulemana for at least 2 months with serious knee injury
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Atalanta midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana has suffered a serious knee injury that will sideline him for at least two months.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta are going to be without forward Kamaldeen Sulemana for at least two months after the former Southampton man sustained a serious knee injury.
The Ghana international limped off during the 3-0 friendly win over Schalke 04 on Saturday afternoon.
Sulemana injury blow for Atalanta BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 05: Kamaldeen Sulemana of Atalanta scores his team’s second goal past Mattia Perin of Juventus during the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC at the New Balance Arena on February 05, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) A statement from the club confirms that he was diagnosed with a Grade II lesion to the collateral medial ligament in the left knee.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , this type of injury means that he is expected to be out of action for circa two months.
Atalanta signed Sulemana from Southampton in the summer of 2025 for €17.5m plus add-ons.
He has struggled to make an impact, contributing three goals and two assists in 37 competitive appearances for La Dea, with only 12 of those in the starting XI.
The 24-year-old had been hoping for a stronger role at the club this season with the arrival of coach Maurizio Sarri and shift to a trident attacking formation.
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What happened
Atalanta will be without midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana for a minimum of two months due to a serious knee injury. The Ghanaian, who has been a regular in Atalanta's midfield, picked up the problem recently and the club has confirmed the layoff will be significant. His absence strips depth from Atalanta's engine room during a congested period of the season.
Chance analysis
Sulemana's two-month absence reduces Atalanta's midfield options at a critical stage of the season. While not a star player, he provides rotation and physicality in central areas, meaning Gasperini may need to rely more heavily on Ederson, De Roon, and Pasalic. The impact is moderate but could affect squad management in Serie A and European fixtures.
Atalanta lose midfield rotation option Sulemana for ~2 months, slightly weakening squad depth in central midfield.
Account for reduced midfield rotation depth for Atalanta in upcoming match predictions over the next 2 months.