Bad news for Atalanta ahead of the tie with Real Madrid. Gianpiero Gasperini will not be able to play Hans Hateboer for both legs.
The footballer has been out of action since 23rd January with a metatarsal fracture.
'Tutto Atalanta' reports that the footballer has asked for permission to go to the Netherlands and be treated by a doctor he knows well after seeing three specialists.
The visit could end up leading to an operation which may see him miss Euro 2020.
Hataboer's absence for the whole competition means Gasperini has opted to include Sutalo in the Champions League list instead of Kovalenko.
Since Hateboer got injured, Atalanta have played six games, won three, drawn two and lost one.