Scalvini forced off early as Atalanta face Hapoel Tel Aviv | OneFootball

Maurizio Sarri's Atalanta started with an early setback, as Scalvini was forced off after 26 minutes against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Thursday's Conference League play-off first leg in Bergamo.

According to Football Italia, the tie at the New Balance Arena was Atalanta's first competitive outing of the season, coming before Sunday's Serie A curtain-raiser with Sassuolo. The winner secures direct entry into the competition's league phase.

Scalvini was replaced by Thomas Kristensen.

The nature and extent of the injury are still being assessed, with further details expected once the club issues an update after the match.

Kristensen, one of Atalanta's recent signings, was making his full debut for the club, his first appearance in the competition and in a Nerazzurri shirt.

Source: Football Italia

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