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, according to reports from 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 a brace and an assist against the United States. The 18-year-old defender Ahnor, worth approximately 30 million euros, has already made two appearances for Italy's senior national team. This fixture marks Atalanta's first official game of the season after completing five preseason friendlies, winning four and scoring 10 goals while conceding five.

While both players are out for the first leg, they are expected to return in time for the second leg against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The Italian club will look to overcome the absence of these key figures as they aim to advance in the tournament.