Serie A faces a potential fixture issue as Atalanta’s game against Fiorentina on March 17 was postponed. This delay, due to the illness of the Viola’s general director, has left the rearranged fixture date uncertain.

Furthermore, the progress of both teams in European competitions adds to the complexity of scheduling. With the final round of Serie A matches set for May 26, time is quickly running out.

The possibility of a postponement until May 31 or even June 2 has been raised if the teams continue to progress in Europe. As things stand, Roma are in fifth place, trailing Bologna in fourth by four points with four games remaining.

Atalanta and Lazio are also in contention for the fifth spot, while Napoli and Fiorentina are not entirely out of the picture from eighth and ninth place, respectively. Atalanta and Fiorentina both secured crucial victories over the weekend while awaiting the rescheduling of their matches.

Atalanta defeated Empoli 2-0, and Fiorentina triumphed 5-1 over Sassuolo. There is a potential scenario where Atalanta may face Roma in a crucial league clash on May 12 before a potential face-off in the Europa League final on May 22.

Fiorentina, still in the Conference League, could also face a scheduling conflict if they progress in Europe. Their semifinal against Club Brugge could lead to a final in Athens against either Aston Villa or Olympiacos.

The complexity of these potential scheduling clashes creates a significant challenge for Serie A. The league must carefully consider how to manage this potential fixture issue to ensure all matches are played fairly and within a reasonable timeframe.

These challenges highlight the need for careful planning and coordination to address the overlapping schedules caused by European competition progress.