Atalanta v Slavia Prague: Juric opts for front three in UCL clash | OneFootball

Atalanta is preparing to face Slavia Prague in the third matchday of the Champions League group stage, with Ivan Juric opting for an aggressive and versatile 3-4-2-1 formation. In attack, the trio of De Ketelaere, Krstovic, and Lookman will take the field, while Bernasconi and Zappacosta will operate on the flanks. In midfield, De Roon and Ederson will be tasked with controlling the tempo, while in defense, Kossounou will join Djimsiti and Hien in front of Carnesecchi. The bench offers numerous alternatives, including Samardzic and Pasalic, ready to step in if needed.

Champions League, Nerazzurri ready in Bergamo: lineup and strategies against Slavia Prague

Slavia Prague responds with the same tactical structure but with different choices. Central defenders Vicek and Zima will lead the backline, protected by Markovic, while Dorley and Zafeiris will oversee the midfield. Up front, Chory will be the main reference point, supported by playmakers Kusej and Provod, tasked with providing width and creativity to the offensive play. Juric aims to leverage the support of the Bergamo crowd to regain European consistency, while Trpisovsky hopes to surprise the Nerazzurri with high pressing and speed on the wings. Atalanta will seek to consolidate what has been seen in recent outings, while Slavia wants to prove they can compete on important stages, making the match a true test of character and tactical organization.

The official lineups: Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Djimsiti, Hien; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Krstovic. Coach Juric Slavia Prague (3-4-2-1): Markovic; Boril, Vicek, Zima, Mbodji; Dorley, Zafeiris, Moses; Kusej, Provod; Chory. Coach Trpisovsky

Andrea Alati

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