Charles De Ketelaere nears starting role for Atalanta

Atalanta midfielder Charles De Ketelaere is expected to return to the starting lineup for the upcoming Conference League playoff match against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Miskolc, Hungary. After missing the first leg due to an adductor injury, the Belgian player has shown positive signs following his appearance in the recent league match against Sassuolo.

Coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to utilize De Ketelaere as a right offensive winger to help secure qualification for the league stage, following a 0-0 draw in the first leg.

In contrast, defender Rasmus Kristensen is facing uncertainty due to an ankle injury sustained during the first leg. While he is attempting to recover in time to be included in the squad, he is unlikely to start. Other players, including Isak Hien, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Honest Ahanor, remain unavailable for the trip to Hungary.