Football Italia
·4 April 2025
Scamacca: injured Italy striker reveals when he’ll return to action

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·4 April 2025
Injured Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca reveals he won’t return to action before July: ‘Let’s say I’m on holiday, even if it’s not true…’
The Italian forward has been pretty unlucky this season, suffering a cruciate ligament injury during the pre-season and a second surgery in February after his first appearance in 2024-25.
epa11869033 Atalanta’s Gianluca Scamacca reacts during the Italian Serie A soccer match Atalanta BC vs Torino FC at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 01 February 2025. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
“Let’s say I am on vacation, even if it’s not true. I’m recovering, but we’re talking about July now,” he said.
Atalanta lost back-to-back games against Inter and Fiorentina and are now fighting for a Champions League spot.
“Too bad for the title. The defeat against Inter really had an impact,” admitted Scamacca.
“Nevertheless, it’s been a very important season so far. It’s normal to drop points sometimes.”
Fiorentina forward Kean has taken centre stage at an international level this term, and Scamacca is happy to see his compatriot’s development.
“It’s his moment now, and it’s right that he enjoys it,” he said.
“I’ve known him since the youth teams. For me, the important thing is getting back to feeling good again.”