Defender Scalvini diagnosed with torn ACL after match against Fiorentina, within the rescheduled round 38 of Serie A 2023/24.

As feared, Giorgio Scalvini has suffered a severe injury, tearing his ACL in his left knee during the match against Fiorentina on June 2nd. This issue will come at a heavy cost for him. According to Ansa, Scalvini’s expected recovery time is between 5 to 6 months.

The defender will undergo surgery in the coming days. In the match against Fiorentina, he scored a goal but had to leave the field after an unnatural movement of the joint.

Scalvini’s long-term absence is likely to force Atalanta to reconsider their transfer market plans as they seek a replacement. The club had previously acquired Isak Hien from Verona in January, which helped them cope with numerous absences in defense.

Returning from a serious thigh injury, Sead Kolasinac is also absent in the final months of the year.

Italy will miss their second center-back after Francesco Acerbi, who is sidelined from Euro 2024 due to racial discrimination. Meanwhile, coach Luciano Spalletti is also contemplating excluding Francesco Gatti.

The only remaining options at center-back for Italy are Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, and Gianluca Mancini.

Clearly, Giorgio Scalvini encountered misfortune in what was a rather meaningless match, and fans hope for a swift and obstacle-free recovery process.

Heading into Euro 2024, Italy remains an enigma with a blend of established stars who secured victory four years ago, complemented by talented and passionate young players promising an intriguing and anticipated spectacle.

Italy’s squad for Euro 2024:

Goalkeepers: Donnarumma (PSG), Vicario (Tottenham), Meret (Napoli), Provedel (Lazio).
Defenders: Acerbi (Inter), Bastoni (Inter), Darmian (Inter), Scalvini (Atalanta), Buongiorno (Torino), Mancini (Roma), Calafiori (Bologna), Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Bellanova (Torino), Dimarco (Inter), Cambiaso (Juventus).
Midfielders: Barella (Inter), Frattesi (Inter), Cristante (Roma), Pellegrini (Roma), Fagioli (Juventus), Jorginho (Arsenal), Ricci (Torino), Folorunsho (Hellas Verona).
Forwards: Chiesa (Juventus), Raspadori (Napoli), Retegui (Genoa), Scamacca (Atalanta), Orsolini (Bologna), Zaccagni (Lazio), El Shaarawy (Roma).