On Thursday, May 9, Atalanta BC will host Marseille at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final.
The two teams are poised for a high-stakes encounter after drawing 1-1 at the Stade Velodrome last week. Here's a look at the predicted lineups for both teams ahead of this crucial clash.
Atalanta BC Team News & Predicted Lineup
Team News
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini will have to cope without ex-Marseille defender Sead Kolasinac, who picked up an injury in the first leg.
Club captain Rafael Toloi is also sidelined despite recently returning to training, while Emil Holm remains out.
However, the return of Isak Hien from suspension will strengthen Gasperini's defensive options.
Key players Teun Koopmeiners, Charles De Ketelaere, and Berat Djimsiti are set to return to the starting XI after being rested in their previous Serie A fixture against Salernitana.
Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
GK: Marco Carnesecchi
DEF: Berat Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Giorgio Scalvini
MID: Davide Zappacosta, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Matteo Ruggeri
AM: Teun Koopmeiners, Charles De Ketelaere
ST: Gianluca Scamacca
Marseille Team News & Predicted Lineup
Team News
Jean-Louis Gasset's Marseille will be without Bamo Meite and captain Valentin Rongier due to injury.
Samuel Gigot returns from suspension and is expected to lead the backline alongside Chancel Mbemba and Leonardo Balerdi.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will spearhead the attack, supported by Ismaila Sarr, Faris Moumbagna, and Iliman Ndiaye.
Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2)
GK: Pau Lopez
DEF: Chancel Mbemba, Samuel Gigot, Leonardo Balerdi
MID: Jonathan Clauss, Jordan Veretout, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Renan Lodi
AM: Amine Harit
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Faris Moumbagna
FAQ
Q: When and where will the Atalanta vs Marseille second leg be played? A: The second leg between Atalanta BC and Marseille will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy.
Q: What was the result of the first leg between Atalanta and Marseille? A: The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille. Gianluca Scamacca scored for Atalanta, while Chancel Mbemba equalized for Marseille.
Q: What formation is Atalanta expected to use? A: Atalanta is expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Marco Carnesecchi in goal and Gianluca Scamacca leading the attack.
Q: Which players are unavailable for Atalanta due to injuries? A: Sead Kolasinac, Emil Holm, and Rafael Toloi are unavailable due to injuries. Isak Hien will return after serving his suspension.
Q: What formation will Marseille likely use? A: Marseille will likely play in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Pau Lopez in goal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leading the attack.
Q: Which Marseille players will miss the second leg due to injuries? A: Marseille will be without Bamo Meite and captain Valentin Rongier due to injuries.
Q: What are the recent forms of both teams in the Europa League? A: Atalanta's recent Europa League form: WDWWLD. Marseille's recent Europa League form: WWLLWD
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