Denis out for 3 weeks with calf injury

Denis out for 3 weeks with calf injury

Published Mar. 21, 2012 11:48 a.m. ET

Atalanta's attacking problems have worsened with leading scorer German Denis to be sidelined for three weeks with a muscle strain.

Denis, who has 15 goals this season, pulled a muscle in his left calf, according to Italian national news agency ANSA.

Atalanta is already without Guido Marilungo, who ruptured a cruciate ligament in Sunday's goalless draw at Inter Milan.

It is likely Denis will miss matches against Bologna, Cagliari and Siena.

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Atalanta sits in mid-table in the Serie A, eight points off the relegation zone.

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