Italian side Atalanta are set to miss an important played for their Champions League clash against Manchester United this week, according to local reports.
As written by Tutttosport, captain Rafael Toloi will not travel to England due to an injury.
The defender left the weekend match against Empoli after only 39 minutes with a problem in his thigh. Since then he’s had further tests and is ruled out of the match.
The Brazilian had already been subbed early in a game against Milan this season due to other injuries, and is now set to stay sidelined until he’s fully fit.
Atalanta are currently on top of Group F with four points. They’re followed by Young Boys with three, Manchester United, also with three, and Villarreal with one.
The Red Devils receive the Serie A side at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under pressure to do better in both the Premier League and Champions League.
