Percassi: ‘Atalanta squad is complete, but ready for opportunities’

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi insists they are not looking for any major reinforcements in the January transfer window as they prepare to host Serie A leaders Napoli.

It kicks off at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo at 19.45 GMT.

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Milan-Juventus on the Liveblog.

Although La Diva are unbeaten in 15 Serie A rounds, the last three consecutive stalemates saw them slide down the standings to third place, four points off leaders Napoli.

Atalanta content with current options

The transfer window is also open, so are Atalanta planning on any major reinforcements in January?

“In terms of numbers, the squad is complete as it is, but we are always ready to keep our eyes out on potential opportunities,” Percassi told Sky Sport Italia.

“We’re happy that Gianluca Scamacca has resumed training with the squad, as we know how important he was for us last season.”

The news was confirmed today that Odilon Kossounou underwent surgery in Barcelona for the torn tendon in the adductor of his thigh, which will keep the defender out of action for at least three months.

However, Atalanta trust that coach Gian Piero Gasperini can have Giorgio Scalvini back to full fitness soon after surgery and also look to their prolific youth academy.

“There are players who are making their mark for the Under-23 team and we are very happy with them. Gasperini will know the right moment to bring them into the senior squad.”