Roma v Atalanta official line-ups: predicted goalscorers, cautioned players and marksmen for the match at the Stadio Olimpico, which promises to be absolutely scintillating.
After the double consecutive success against Empoli and Helsinki, Mourinho’s Roma take on Atalanta in a match that could significantly mark the hierarchies of a championship in which, with time, the values at stake are beginning to emerge. Here are the choices of the two coaches:
- ROMA (3-4-2-1) R.Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez; Celik, Cristante, Pellegrini, Spinazzola; Dybala, Zaniolo; Abraham
- ATALANTA Musso; Toloi, Demiral, Scalvini; Hateboer, de Roon, Koopmeiners, Maehle; Pasalic, Ederson; Hojlund
Roma v Atalanta, goalscorer prediction
The Abraham goalscorer option tantalizes, but the Zaniolo goalscorer option, who already looked in excellent condition in the last Europa League clash, is much more enticing. The golden boy is absolutely explosive in the open field, and could make the difference especially if the Giallorossi manage to find a lot of ground to attack, along the lines of what happened last year, when Mou’s outfielder put in one of his most important performances of his time at the Giallorossi.
Roma v Atalanta probable cautions and spot kicks
The play on the outside could be the decisive turning point in a contest that is likely to be played on the edge of nerves, where every single detail could make the difference. Skilled at inserting himself, very good technically and with an educated foot that is almost always capable of feeding his teammates in a favourable position, Celik could fire at least one shot into the opponent’s goal. Possible caution for Demiral.