Atalanta v Lazio, official line-ups: Lookman and Dia start | OneFootball

At 6 pm, at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Ivan Juric’s Atalanta face Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio. Two teams with similar objectives, but very different paths so far. The Nerazzurri, despite parting ways with Gasperini, have still proven to be an excellent team, as shown by the results: so far they are the only unbeaten side in Serie A. The Biancocelesti, on the other hand, are facing many difficulties, also the result of this summer’s transfer ban.

Juric and Sarri’s choices for Atalanta-Lazio

This afternoon will see another big match of the day, after Roma-Inter last night. Atalanta will host Sarri’s Lazio at the Gewiss Stadium. A more than complicated start for the Biancocelesti, who have collected only 7 points in six games and are dealing with many injuries, including Castellanos, who will be out for about two months. Different story for La Dea, who despite many changes in the summer, including the most important one on the bench, are proving to still be a thorn in the side for the top teams.

For the match in Bergamo, Juric relies on the usual 3-4-2-1. A ‘Gasperini-like’ Juric also in his lineup choices: with Scamacca fully fit and a Krstovic in form, he hands the keys of the attack to Lookman, supported by Sulemana and De Ketelaere, who has recovered from recent niggles. In defense Ahanor is confirmed alongside Djimsiti and Hien, as is Bernasconi on one flank, with Zappacosta on the other. In midfield, without the suspended De Roon, there’s room for Ederson and Pasalic.

Many problems for Maurizio Sarri, who admitted in his press conference that he cannot catch a moment’s peace, given the many injuries. Among them, Castellanos’ absence weighs heavily, with Dia recovering at the last minute to lead the Biancocelesti’s attack. Isaksen is not yet at his best; alongside the Senegalese there’s again Cancellieri, with Zaccagni, also a last-minute recovery, on the left. Provedel is in goal, with Marusic and Tavares as full-backs and the established pairing of Gila-Romagnoli. The emergency continues in midfield, with Sarri making forced choices: Cataldi in the holding role and Guendouzi and Basic as mezzali.

The official lineups for Atalanta-Lazio.

ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Ahanor; Zappacosta, Ederson, Pasalic, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Sulemana; Lookman. Coach: Juric

LAZIO (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Basic; Cancellieri, Dia, Zaccagni. Coach: Sarri

Francesco Landi

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