Atalanta Forward Gianluca Scamacca To Undergo ACL Surgery Following Pre-Season Injury

Atalanta have confirmed that Gianluca Scamacca has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. Scamacca was substituted 50 minutes into Atalanta's 4-1 friendly defeat to Parma on Sunday, La Dea's penultimate pre-season outing before they face Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on August 14.

The striker had an impressive season upon returning to Serie A in 2023-24 after a challenging year with West Ham. He netted 19 goals and provided eight assists last term, helping Atalanta secure fourth place in Serie A and win the Europa League.

In Serie A, Scamacca scored 11 times from chances worth just 6.54 expected goals (xG). Only Lautaro Martinez (+6.36) and Teun Koopmeiners (+5.47) outperformed their underlying figures by a greater margin than him (+5.46).

The Italy international will undergo surgery on Monday ahead of an extended period on the sidelines. A club statement read: "Following a clinical consultation with Professor Pierpaolo Mariani at the Villa Stuart Clinic in Rome, Gianluca Scamacca underwent diagnostic tests which revealed an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his left knee."

"This afternoon, Monday, August 5, the footballer will undergo arthroscopic surgery. Professor Mariani himself will carry out the operation."

Scamacca's injury is a significant setback for Atalanta as they prepare for their upcoming matches. The team will need to adjust their strategy without their key striker.

Despite this unfortunate event, Scamacca's performance last season showcased his talent and potential impact on the team. His recovery will be closely monitored by fans and the club alike.

Atalanta will now focus on their preparations for the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid, hoping to perform well despite the absence of their star forward.

The club and supporters are hopeful for Scamacca's successful surgery and swift recovery, looking forward to his return to the pitch.