Atalanta are going to be without forward Kamaldeen Sulemana for at least two months after the former Southampton man sustained a serious knee injury.
The Ghana international limped off during the 3-0 friendly win over Schalke 04 on Saturday afternoon.
Sulemana injury blow for Atalanta

BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 05: Kamaldeen Sulemana of Atalanta scores his team's second goal past Mattia Perin of Juventus during the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC at the New Balance Arena on February 05, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
A statement from the club confirms that he was diagnosed with a Grade II lesion to the collateral medial ligament in the left knee.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , this type of injury means that he is expected to be out of action for circa two months.
Atalanta signed Sulemana from Southampton in the summer of 2025 for €17.5m plus add-ons.
He has struggled to make an impact, contributing three goals and two assists in 37 competitive appearances for La Dea, with only 12 of those in the starting XI.
The 24-year-old had been hoping for a stronger role at the club this season with the arrival of coach Maurizio Sarri and shift to a trident attacking formation.


