Atalanta vs. Pafos: Bellanova rested as a precaution, Scalvini and Kessié out

Raoul Bellanova will be rested as a precaution for Atalanta’s Conference League opener against Pafos…

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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:25 PM

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Raoul Bellanova will be rested as a precaution for Atalanta's Conference League opener against Pafos.
Giorgio Scalvini and Franck Kessié are among seven players excluded from Atalanta's 20-man squad.
Eljif Elmas is available for selection because his red card suspension applies only to Serie A.

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Raoul Bellanova will be rested as a precaution for Atalanta's Conference League clash against Pafos in Bergamo. Manager Maurizio Sarri has selected a 20-man squad for the fixture, which excludes Giorgio Scalvini and Franck Kessié alongside several other missing players.

Scalvini and Bellanova suffered issues during Monday's 3-1 victory against Venezia, while Kessié also joins the absentee list. However, Eljif Elmas remains available despite his domestic suspension, and Nikola Krstovic features in the attacking selection.

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Atalanta vs. Pafos: Bellanova rested as a precaution, Scalvini and Kessié out

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