Serie A

Atalanta vs Pafos: Sarri and Sá Pinto Name Attacking Lineups

By Hugo Brennan

Atalanta vs Pafos: Sarri and Sá Pinto Name Attacking Lineups

Two contrasting selections have been set for the meeting between the sides coached by Ricardo Sá Pinto and Maurizio Sarri, with both managers naming attacking systems for an afternoon shaped by familiar Serie A faces.

Sá Pinto opts for a 4-3-3

Sá Pinto’s team will begin in a 4-3-3 formation, with Radoslaw Majecki in goal behind a back four of Bruno, Mmaee, David Luiz and N. Ioannou.

  • Goalkeeper: Majecki
  • Defence: Bruno, Mmaee, David Luiz, N. Ioannou
  • Midfield: Pepe, Sunjic, Quina
  • Attack: Dragomir, Lelé, Biel

The midfield three is formed by Pepe, Sunjic and Quina, while Dragomir, Lelé and Biel will lead the forward line.

Sarri selects Scamacca up front

Sarri has chosen a 4-2-3-1, with Marco Carnesecchi between the posts. Zappacosta, Kristensen, Kolasinac and Bernasconi make up the defensive unit.

  • Goalkeeper: Carnesecchi
  • Defence: Zappacosta, Kristensen, Kolasinac, Bernasconi
  • Midfield base: Pasalic, Gaetano
  • Attacking line: Elmas, Raspadori, Zalewski
  • Centre-forward: Scamacca

Pasalic and Gaetano are stationed in front of the defence, while Elmas, Raspadori and Zalewski will operate behind Gianluca Scamacca.

How to follow the match

The match will be shown live on Sky Sport, with streaming coverage available through Sky Go and Now.