Atalanta, Kolasinac celebrates 32 years working in the gym to become eligible again

The Bosnian defender born in 1993, after breaking his cruciate ligament on 13 April, should return to the group in mid-October

di FABRIZIO CARCANO
20 June 2025
The defender was injured on April 13, in the home game against Bologna, during a clash with Orsolini

The defender was injured on April 13, in the home game against Bologna, during a clash with Orsolini

Bergamo, 20 June 2025 – Atalanta in defence also waits Sead KolasinacThe Bosnian defender, but raised in Germany, ctoday he turns 32 years old, celebrated by doing rehabilitation in the Zingonia sports centre.

The former Schalke 04 and former Arsenal defender last 13 April, in the first half of the home game against Bologna, during a clash with Orsolini he suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament has always been radial tear of the external meniscus of the left knee, resulting reconstructive surgeryRecovery times around the standard six months.

Kolasinac will return to the team by mid-October, skipping the first two months of next season. But there is little doubt about his return to full fitness: Atalanta itself published a video on its social media in which the Bosnian player can be seen working in the gym at the Zingonia sports center, concentrating on sessions on machines to strengthen his leg muscles.

Kolasinac is a third of the way through his rehabilitation, which is expected to be a long oneIt will take patience, but the Goddess is still aiming for him, for his quality, determination and international experience. The former Arsenal player still has one year left on his contract with the Nerazzurri and is considered a key element of the Atalanta defence. In his first two seasons in Bergamo he has made 68 appearances and scored one goal in the league and cups for the Nerazzurri.

 

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