Leonardo Balerdi Injury: Won't return against Atalanta

Balerdi (calf) won't return for Wednesday's clash against Atalanta in the Champions League, coach Roberto De Zerbi said in the press conference, according to Karim Attab from Maritima Media.

Balerdi will miss a third game in a row due to a calf injury and won't return for Wednesday's clash against Atalanta in the Champions League as he is still not ready. The captain has been dealing with injuries since last season and will hope to return soon since he is key in Roberto De Zerbi's system to launch attacking phases. Until then, Conrad Jonathan Egan-Riley is expected to get a larger role in the backline for OM.