Milan-Atalanta official lineups: predicted scorers, cautioned players and marksmen of the challenge scheduled at San Siro. Here are all the tips.
The 26th round of Serie A experiences a crucial junction in tonight’s match between AC Milan and Atalanta. Fresh off a string of consecutive victories that is nothing short of disruptive, Gasperini’s men pay a visit to an AC Milan side that, despite the good spurts on display, continues to concede too many goals. Barring any resounding twists and turns, then, there are all the ingredients to witness a sizzling match with many tactical variables. Below are the choices of the two coaches:
MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Florenzi, Thiaw, Gabbia, Theo Hernandez; Bennacer, Adli; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud
ATALANTA (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolašinac; Holm, de Roon, Éderson, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners; Mirančuk, De Ketelaere.
Milan-Atalanta, the scorers prediction
Leao and Koopmeiners the two choices in goal scorer’s perspective. Rejuvenated by the splendid goal scored against Rennes, the Portuguese offensive outfielder is called upon to redeem a season in which he has sailed too much in alternating phases. Often the protagonist of over-the-top tests against the Orobici, Leao is looking tonight for that continuity of performance that has always proved a chimera in the season. On the opposite flank, however, it becomes very difficult not to take into account Koopmeiners’ versatility and ability to fit in at lights out. Gasperini’s all-around midfielder, increasingly at ease in the new tactical guise his coach has tailored for him, could hurt Pioli’s less-than-perfect rearguard and put his name on the scoreboard at least once.
Probable cautions and shooters for Milan-Atalanta
As already anticipated, all roads lead to a sizzling match played at a very high pace. Therefore, many chances are expected on both sides. Pulisic on one side and Mirančuk on the other represent the “soft” shooter options. Loftus Cheek and Florenzi (often dangerous with lightning shots from medium-long distance) are also liked. Finally, not to be overlooked is the physical strength of Kolasinac, who could be an important junction to hurt the Rossoneri defense. Among the possible cautioners, however, the profiles of Thiaw and Adli on the one hand and Djimsiti on the other are particularly intriguing.