Atalanta confirm Kossounou serious injury, out for at least 4-6 weeks
Atalanta have officially confirmed that centre-back Odilon Kossounou has sustained a serious injury, ruling him out for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks. The Ivory Coast international, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, has been a key figure in Atalanta's defensive setup this season. His absence leaves a significant gap in the backline during a demanding stretch of the Serie A and European calendar. Atalanta will need to rely on alternatives such as Isak Hien, Berat Djimsiti, and Sead Kolasinac to cover the centre-back position.
Read the full story at football-italia.netLosing Kossounou for 4-6 weeks is a meaningful blow to Atalanta's defensive depth at a critical point in the season. The Ivorian has been integral to Gian Piero Gasperini's system, bringing pace and composure on the ball from the back. With the club competing on multiple fronts, the responsibility will shift to the remaining centre-backs, and Atalanta's recruitment or rotation choices in the coming weeks may reveal how confident the staff is in their internal options.
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