Juventus and Atalanta meet at the Allianz Stadium in Turin at 18:00, with Luciano Spalletti facing Maurizio Sarri in a match that brings together two sides seeking to impose their own authority on the Serie A season.
Key takeaways
- Juventus start in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Spalletti.
- Atalanta line up in a 4-3-3 with Sarri returning to face Juventus.
- Vicario is selected in goal for the home side, while Carnesecchi starts for Atalanta.
- Kolo Muani leads the Juventus attack, supported by Conceicao, Nico Gonzalez and Alajbegovic.
- Atalanta’s front three consists of De Ketelaere, Krstovic and Rowe.
Spalletti’s Juventus selection
Juventus place Kolo Muani at the centre of their attacking plan, with Conceicao on one side, Nico Gonzalez operating behind the striker and Alajbegovic completing the line of three.
Douglas Luiz and McKennie form the midfield pairing. The defensive unit in front of Vicario is made up of Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumi and Celik.
Spalletti’s chosen XI is: Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumi, Celik; Douglas Luiz, McKennie; Conceicao, Nico Gonzalez, Alajbegovic; Kolo Muani.
Sarri’s Atalanta arrive with a three-man midfield
Atalanta answer with a midfield triangle of Samardzic, Kessié and Ederson, while De Ketelaere, Krstovic and Rowe are entrusted with the attacking responsibilities.
Carnesecchi takes his place between the posts. Bellanova, Kristensen, Scalvini and Bernasconi make up the back four in Sarri’s starting side.
Atalanta’s starting XI is: Carnesecchi; Bellanova, Kristensen, Scalvini, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Kessié, Ederson; De Ketelaere, Krstovic, Rowe.
