# Atalanta player injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atalanta-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-25T05:35:16.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Atalanta players Charles De Ketelaere and Honest Ahanor sustained low-grade adductor muscle strains during training, causing them to miss a friendly against Athletic Club. There was initial concern that both players might miss the start of the official season, specifically the Conference League playoff against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

By late August, De Ketelaere showed positive signs of recovery following an appearance in a league match against Sassuolo and was expected to return to the starting lineup for the second leg of the Conference League playoff in Hungary. However, other squad members, including Ahanor, remained unavailable. Additionally, defender Rasmus Kristensen faced uncertainty for the match due to an ankle injury sustained during the first leg.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Charles De Ketelaere nears starting role for Atalanta

Charles De Ketelaere is poised to return to Atalanta's starting lineup for their Conference League playoff against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Hungary following a recent injury.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charles-de-ketelaere-nears-starting-role-for-atalanta

### 2026-08-12: Atalanta players De Ketelaere and Ahanor suffer muscle injuries

Atalanta players Charles De Ketelaere and Honest Ahanor have suffered low-grade adductor muscle strains, potentially impacting their availability for the start of the official season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atalanta-players-de-ketelaere-and-ahanor-suffer-muscle-injuries

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