Swedish international of Ghanaian descent Isak Malcom Kwaku Hien is set to spend time on the sidelines after picking up an injury.
Isak Hien, who has been outstanding for Atalanta suffered a grade one adductor strain in his left thigh at training, ruling him out for two-three weeks.
“We will probably lose (Isak) Hien. Today we did a final training session, and he felt some fatigue in his adductor. We will have more details tomorrow” Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini confirms.
Isak Hien was not in action on Tuesday night when Atalanta succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League playoffs return encounter.
Atalanta now bows out of the Champions League competition after 5-2 aggregate defeat to Club Brugge.
The reigning Europa League winners will now shift their attention to the Italian Serie A campaign.
The 26-year-old has made eight appearances in the Champions League this season, delivering an assists across the period.
In all competitions, the enterprising defender has made 32 appearances, providing just an assist.
