Atalanta ace Mario Pasalic will reportedly be in contention for the starting lineup when Inter Milan arrive in Bergamo on Sunday.

According to FCInter1908, the 30-year-old has returned to Italy after being granted permission to leave for family reasons.

La Dea manager Raffaele Palladino can call upon the versatile midfielder again after allowing him to return to Croatia for a few days.

Unfortunately, Mario Pasalic asked to leave the club’s training facility following the sudden passing of his father, Ivan.

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While spending a few days in Croatia to be close to his family, Pasalic welcomed a club delegation last Friday.

Indeed, several executives, coaching staff, and players offered their support to the former AC Milan star during a difficult personal moment.

Despite the emotional circumstances, Pasalic has shown great professionalism and is now back at Palladino’s disposal.

It’s a huge boost for Atalanta, considering Pasalic’s utmost importance to the team’s setup.

For context, he has featured in all 15 Serie A games this season, tallying a goal and two assists.