Juventus will play Atalanta in the Coppa Italia quarter-final on Thursday at the New Balance Arena.
Both teams see the Coppa Italia as a good chance to win a trophy, as they are both lagging in their league campaigns.
Atalanta vs Juventus – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Thursday, 5th February.
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: New Balance Arena, Bergamo.
Atalanta Team News
Atalanta will be without Mitchel Bakker, who is recovering from an ACL injury. Raoul Bellanova’s participation is uncertain as well.
Honest Ahanor received a red card in the last match against Como, where Atalanta played with 10 men. It remains to be seen if he will play again.
In January, Atalanta made changes by bringing in Giacomo Raspadori and selling Ademola Lookman to Atlético Madrid, who wanted to leave.
Manager Palladino described the match as significant against a strong side and emphasized Atalanta’s commitment to the Coppa Italia. Goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, who has only allowed one goal in Serie A this season, is expected to start.
Juventus Team News
Juventus will not have striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is injured, and Arkadiusz Milik is also out but nearing recovery.
There are worries about playmaker Kenan Yildiz, who has an adductor strain from the game against Parma; he may only be available for a substitute role.
Midfielders Weston McKennie and Khephren Thuram are in good form, while centre-back Gleison Bremer has been impressive, scoring twice in the recent win against Parma.
January signing Jeremie Boga adds depth to the attack while they manage Yildiz’s situation. Juventus is expected to maintain a strong lineup, with Jonathan David stepping in for Vlahovic.
Form
Atalanta
Atalanta has won three of their last five home matches and eight of their last twelve overall, including a convincing 4-0 win against Parma.
Their only recent setback at home was a 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League. They drew 1-1 at Pisa and 0-0 at Como in their last two away games.
Juventus
Juventus heads into this match after a 4-1 win over Parma, following a 0-0 draw against Monaco in the Champions League and a 3-0 victory over Napoli.
Last season, Juventus was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia by Empoli. This year, they aim to reach the semi-finals and contend for the title.
Predicted Lineups
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Raspadori; Scamacca
Juventus: Perin; Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, Cabal; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Thuram, McKennie, Miretti; David
How to Watch Atalanta vs Juventus?
In the UK, the match will be available live on Premier Sports 1.
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