Atalanta’s scheduled match against Como had to be postponed due to heavy rain. The game was supposed to start at 7:45 pm, but now fans and players have to come back tomorrow at the same time.
The decision to delay the game was made after a pitch inspection due to the adverse weather conditions. Initially, league officials stated that another inspection would be carried out shortly. Both teams had already come out to warm up, but the pitch conditions were so poor that the ball was having trouble moving and getting stuck in the waterlogged grass. Huge puddles also began to form on the field.
Despite a second inspection 15 minutes later where the referee tried to make the game continue, Atalanta’s captain, Maarten De Roon, expressed his disbelief at the decision as the rain kept falling. Eventually, after further discussions, the referee decided to postpone the match until the following day, sending the disappointed fans home.
Atalanta, who recently played in the Champions League against Arsenal, and Como, who have been struggling since their promotion to Serie A, will have to wait for their showdown. Como is managed by former Premier League star Cesc Fabregas.
In a recent incident, Atalanta’s manager Gian Piero Gasperini was caught throwing a sandwich out of his car at AC Milan fans who were verbally abusing him after a game. This unexpected action caused quite a stir among the fans and the football community.
Despite the inconvenience caused by the rain, the safety of the players and the integrity of the game are of utmost importance. The decision to postpone the match was made to ensure fair play and avoid any potential injuries due to the poor playing conditions. Fans and players alike will have to wait for another day to witness the exciting clash between Atalanta and Como.