🔥 Atalanta v Juve: Serie A appetiser & striker showdown | OneFootball

One week before the start of Serie A, the Achille and Cesare Bortolotti Trophy brings a touch of glamour to the football weekend with an exciting duel: Atalanta vs Juventus.

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It's not just a summer friendly, but the final test for two teams aiming for a strong start to the league. Atalanta, coming off a summer full of changes and searching for a new identity after the Gasperini era, has appointed Ivan Juric as coach and is ready to bounce back after a difficult season.

On the other side, Igor Tudor's Juventus continues its path of consolidation – with high ambitions and a new striker to keep an eye on. With tactical revolutions, new faces, and the desire for a strong start, these ninety minutes will offer a taste of what awaits us in the league.

⚫🔵 Juric’s new Atalanta

Atalanta has closed the Gasperini era and is relying on his former protégé Juric, who brings similar ideas but has yet to find the right formula.

Preseason has been mixed: a prestigious win against Leipzig, but also a clear 0-4 defeat to Cologne and a dramatic 3-3 draw with Opatija.

After Retegui’s departure to Saudi Arabia and the uncertain future of Lookman, Atalanta is preparing for a transitional year. Against Juventus, Juric will be looking for answers, especially regarding defensive stability.

⚪⚫ Juventus, Tudor on the attack

After the Club World Cup, Juve returns with Tudor, who showed positive signs at the end of last season.

The Bianconeri have only played three friendlies, but the results are impressive: a draw against Reggiana, a win against Borussia Dortmund, and a win against Next Gen.

All eyes are on new signing Jonathan David, the Canadian striker who shone in France with Lille and is ready to become the new spearhead of the attack.

⚔️ Juric vs. Tudor: The Croatian Derby

The match will also have a special appeal on the bench: Juric and Tudor, compatriots and rivals, face off in a test that feels like a preview of the championship.

Both are eager to prove their ability to lead two important and highly anticipated clubs with determination.

🔥 Serie A Appetizer

On Saturday evening in Bergamo, there are no points at stake, but the tension will match that of an exciting match.

For Atalanta, it’s a crucial test before their debut against Pisa. For Juve, it’s a maturity test before the match against Parma.

A spectacle is guaranteed, as both teams want to be ready and fired up for the start of the championship.

🔍Probable Lineups

ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi, Djimsiti, Hien, Scalvini, Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta, De Ketelaere, Pasalic, Scamacca. Coach: Juric.

JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, Joao Mario, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso, Conceicao, Yildiz, David. Coach: Tudor

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