## Gasperini: Atalanta face long break because of Fiorentina forfeit **Italian Serie A giants Atalanta risk facing a break of more than a month because of opponent ACF Fiorentina's COVID-19 outbreak.** Atalanta were due to face Fiorentina on Sunday but the match was postponed after 14 Fiorentina players tested positive for COVID-19. Should Fiorentina fail to fulfill their next two matches against Udinese and Hellas Verona, they will face a 30-day ban from playing any matches by Serie A rules. "It's a problem for everyone. Not just for us, but also for the other teams who have to play against Fiorentina and for the league," Gasperini told reporters. "It's a shame because we were looking forward to playing this match and getting back to winning ways." Atalanta are currently ninth in Serie A, four points behind fourth-placed Juventus and the Champions League qualification spots. Gasperini's side have won just two of their last five league matches and are in danger of missing out on Europe next season. "We need to stay focused and keep working hard," Gasperini said. "We have a lot of important matches coming up and we need to be ready for them." Atalanta's next match is scheduled for Jan. 23 against Hellas Verona. **Sources:** * [Fiorentina vs Atalanta postponed after 14 players test positive for COVID-19](https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/fiorentina-vs-atalanta-postponed-after-14-players-test-positive-for-covid-19-61796) * [Atalanta risk month-long break because of Fiorentina COVID-19 outbreak](https://www.football-italia.net/165505/atalanta-risk-month-long-break-fiorentina-covid-19-outbreak)
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