Serie A: Atalanta vs. Sassuolo – Probable Line-ups and TV Info
Ademola Lookman is expected to retain his place in the Atalanta squad despite his recent touchline disagreement with coach Ivan Juric. La Dea hosts Sassuolo in the early Sunday Serie A kickoff.
Atalanta aims to recover from a 1-0 defeat to Udinese in their last Serie A match, although they secured a 1-0 victory away at Marseille in the Champions League midweek.
Lookman and Juric made headlines with their touchline argument at the Stade Velodrome midweek, but pre-match reports suggest that the Nigeria international will keep his place in the starting line-up alongside Charles De Ketelaere against Sassuolo.
Marten De Roon is expected to return to Atalanta’s midfield, likely partnering with Ederson and Mario Pasalic, according to Sky Sport Italia.
Sassuolo, coming off a 2-1 loss to rivals Genoa, is not likely to make changes to their starting lineup. Their attack will probably feature Domenico Berardi, Andrea Pinamonti, and Armand Lauriente.
Probable Line-ups
- Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Ahanor; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zalewski; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Lookman.
- Sassuolo (4-3-3): Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig; Thorstdvedt, Matic, Kone; Berardi, Pinamonti, Lauriente.
Author’s summary: Atalanta plans to rely on returning key players and keep Lookman despite prior tension as they face Sassuolo looking to regain momentum in Serie A.