Gian Piero Gasperini, after the disappointing home draw with Torino, expected a reaction in the Coppa Italia but it did not come. His Atalanta on Tuesday was eliminated from the domestic competition by Bologna, who got the better of the competition 1-0 at the Gewiss Stadium by scoring the decisive goal 10 minutes from the end with Argentine striker Castro. A cold shower for the Nerazzurri, who continue not to particularly shine in this first part of 2025: out of 9 matches played in the new year between cups and the league, La Dea won only 2.
From a physical point of view, Atalanta is no longer the one of a month and a half ago also because of the numerous injuries that are becoming a real factor (negatively, of course). The latest that of Scamacca, who has just returned after several months of stop: the season is probably over for the center forward, who will be forced to reoperate like defender Scalvini. La Dea, however, remains firmly in third place and still not far behind the two teams likely to contend for the Scudetto, Inter and Napoli. The opportunity to restart is represented by the trip to Verona, against a team that in the last two days has made important steps forward in the fight not to relegate. The Scaligeri won 4 points in the two direct clashes with Venezia and Monza, taking them to +3 on the third-last one and giving some serenity to coach Paolo Zanetti, who will be able to face this match with less pressure on his shoulders. The winter market, however, took away one of his best players, midfielder Belahyane, who ended up at Lazio.
Verona-Atalanta: the latest lineup news
Problems in attack for Zanetti, who will not be able to dispose of center forward Tengstedt against Atalanta either. As in Monza, Sarr and Mosquera will play, supported by Suslov. There is a change in midfield after the departure of Belayhane and the injury suffered by Serdar: the new pair will be formed by Niasse and Kastanos. Ballot on the left, finally, between Bradaric and Lazovic.
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The Prediction.
Despite being far from its best form, Atalanta should return to winning ways against Verona. We do not expect a goleada as in the first leg, when La Dea scrambled the Scaligeri 6-1, but it is likely that, as happened last October, the total goals will be at least three.
The likely lineups for Verona-Atalanta
VERONA (3-4-1-2): Montipò; Daniliuc, Coppola, Ghilardi; Tchatchoua, Niasse, Kastanos, Bradaric; Suslov; Mosquera, Sarr.
ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): Rui Patricio; Posch, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Samardzic; Retegui.