Atalanta to Miss Two Key Players Against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Conference League Playoff

Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to face Atalanta tomorrow in the Conference League playoff round, with the Italian side missing two of its star players due to injuries. Charles De Ketelaere and Honest Ahnor will not be part of Atalanta's squad for the first leg against Hapoel Tel Aviv, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport. Both players are sidelined with groin muscle strains and are confirmed to miss the initial match. De Ketelaere, valued at around 35 million euros, was notable for scoring against Spain in the recent World Cup and contributing significantly against the USA. The 18-year-old defender Ahnor, valued at approximately 30 million euros, has already made two appearances for the Italian senior national team. This match marks Atalanta's first official game of the season following their preseason, where they played five friendlies, winning four and scoring 10 goals while conceding five. While both players are expected to return for the second leg, their absence is a significant development for the upcoming clash. Hapoel Tel Aviv enters the tie as clear underdogs but may benefit from these injury setbacks to Atalanta.