Raffaele Palladino, head coach of Atalanta, has opted to rest two key players ahead of the Coppa Italia match against Genoa. Ademola Lookman and Ederson will not participate, but most of the winning squad remains intact for the clash at the New Balance Arena.
Match Details
The game is set for Wednesday, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET). This marks the beginning of Atalanta’s Coppa Italia campaign, as they host Genoa, who have progressed to the round of 16 after victories over Vicenza and Empoli.
Recent Form
Atalanta is entering this match following a successful 2-0 victory against Fiorentina in Serie A. Goals from Lookman and Odilon Kossounou secured the win. However, both players will be absent from the starting line-up, replaced by Kamaldeen Sulemana and Sead Kolasinac.
Atalanta’s Line-up
- Goalkeeper: Sportiello
- Defenders: Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac
- Midfielders: Bellanova, De Roon, Pasalic, Zalewski
- Forwards: De Ketelaere, Sulemana, Scamacca
Key players Charles De Ketelaere, Gianluca Scamacca, Marten De Roon, Raoul Bellanova, Isak Hien, and Beraj Djimsiti maintain their positions in the team.
Genoa’s Recent Performance
Genoa is also in good form, entering the match undefeated in their last four games. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 victory against Hellas Verona, with goals from Lorenzo Colombo and Morten Thorsby.
Genoa’s Line-up
- Goalkeeper: Siegrist
- Defenders: Norton-Cuffy, Otoa, Vasquez
- Midfielders: Ellertsson, Masini, Frendrup, Fini
- Forwards: V. Carboni, Stanciu, Ekhator
Head coach Daniele De Rossi has made significant changes to his lineup for this match, with several notable players like Colombo and Thorsby being excluded from the starting rotation.
Looking Ahead
The winner of this pivotal tie will advance to face Juventus in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, scheduled for the beginning of February. This match is critical for both teams as they aim for success in this prestigious tournament.
