Atalanta vs Cesena: Palestra and Zaniolo to Start

Atalanta Faces Coppa Italia Test Against ⁣Cesena, Ruggeri Out

Bergamo, italy – Atalanta⁢ prepares to face cesena in the Coppa Italia round of 16 on Wednesday, January 18th‍ at the gewiss Stadium. While manager Gian Piero Gasperini is ⁢expected to rotate his squad, the starting lineup remains a puzzle, with one certainty: defender Merih Demiral will miss the match due to a⁢ right foot contusion sustained in the recent Serie A clash against‍ Cagliari.

With key players like Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini sidelined due to injury, and Juan Cuadrado suspended, Gasperini is highly likely to give⁤ Rui Patricio the nod in goal. The backline could⁢ see Rafael Toloi anchoring the defense, with young talent Caleb Okoli possibly making a start at right-back alongside Davide Zappacosta on‍ the left.

However, Gasperini may not opt for a complete squad overhaul. experienced defenders Berat⁢ djimsiti and ⁢Edmond Tapsoba appear to be ahead of⁤ Brandon Godfrey for a starting spot. In ⁢midfield, Teun Koopmeiners, who is suspended for the upcoming serie‍ A match against Empoli, is expected to feature ⁤alongside Mario Pasalic, who could edge⁢ out Seko ⁢Fofana for a starting berth.

Up⁢ front,⁤ Gasperini is likely to unleash a youthful attacking trio. Youngsters Emiljan Samardzic and Alessandro⁣ ⁣ Brescianini could flank⁢ ⁤Nicolò Zaniolo, ‍with⁣ regular starters Ademola Lookman, Charles De Ketelaere, and Rasmus Højlund potentially starting from the bench. The possibility of including Under-23⁣ top scorer Dusan ⁤Vlahovic‍ also remains.

The Coppa Italia‍ clash against Cesena⁢ presents an prospect⁣ for Atalanta to showcase⁢ its depth and secure‍ a spot in the quarterfinals.

Atalanta⁢ Faces Coppa Italia Test Against Cesena, Ruggeri Out

Bergamo, Italy – Atalanta gears up for a Coppa Italia Round of 16 showdown against Cesena on Wednesday, January⁣ 18th at the Gewiss Stadium. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini is anticipated to rotate his squad, but the starting lineup remains shrouded in uncertainty.⁣ One confirmed absence is defender Merih Demiral, who⁤ will miss the match due to a‍ right foot contusion sustained ‍in the recent Serie A clash against Cagliari.

With key players like Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini still recovering from injuries, and Juan Cuadrado serving a suspension, Gasperini is ‍highly likely to ⁣give Rui Patricio the start in goal.The backline could see Rafael Toloi anchoring the⁢ defense, with young talent⁤ Caleb Okoli possibly making a start at right-back alongside Davide zappacosta on the left.

However, Gasperini may opt against a complete ⁤squad overhaul, potentially fielding experienced defenders Berat Djimsiti and Edmond Tapsoba ahead of brandon Godfrey.In midfield, Teun Koopmeiners, suspended for the upcoming Serie A match against Empoli, is expected to feature alongside Mario Pasalic, who might edge out Seko Fofana for a starting berth.

Up front, Gasperini is ⁣likely to deploy a youthful attacking trio.Youngsters Emiljan Samardzic and Alessandro Brescianini could flank Nicolò Zaniolo, with regular starters Ademola Lookman, Charles ⁣De Ketelaere,⁣ and Rasmus Højlund potentially starting from the bench. The inclusion of Under-23 top scorer Dusan Vlahovic also remains a possibility.

The Coppa Italia clash against Cesena presents an opportunity for Atalanta to demonstrate its squad depth and secure⁣ a place in the quarterfinals.