Serie A Lineups: Atalanta vs. Verona & Bologna vs. Lazio
Today marks two significant encounters in Serie A. Atalanta aims to recover from their recent Champions League elimination as they host Hellas Verona, while Bologna, energized by their qualification for the Europa League quarter-finals, prepares to challenge an in-form Lazio.
Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET).
Following demanding midweek European commitments, teams face immediate pressure to deliver strong performances in the domestic league.
Atalanta vs. Verona
La Dea recently exited the Champions League after a defeat to Bayern Munich and has also struggled in Serie A, securing only two points from their last three matches. Gianluca Scamacca has sustained a new injury, though Charles De Ketelaere and Giacomo Raspadori are nearing a return to full fitness.
This match is particularly notable for Marten de Roon, who is set to make his 436th appearance, becoming Atalanta's all-time record holder for most games played.
Hellas Verona, currently positioned at the bottom of the league following a loss to Genoa, will be without Armel Bella-Kotchap, Domagoj Bradaric, Sandi Lovric, and Suat Serdar.
Official Lineups for Atalanta vs. Verona:
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Zalewski; Krstovic
Verona: Montipò; Nelsson, Edmundsson, Valentini; Belghali, Akpa Akpro, Gagliardini, Harroui, Frese; Bowie, Orban
Bologna vs. Lazio
The Rossoblu are flying high after their extra-time triumph over Roma, which secured their place in the Europa League quarter-finals. However, this achievement came at a cost, as Jens Odgaard and Tommaso Pobega suffered new injuries, adding to the list of existing absentees, including Lukasz Skorupski and Lorenzo De Silvestri.
Lazio enters this fixture with confidence, having secured back-to-back victories against Sassuolo and Milan. Despite their recent form, the squad is facing significant challenges due to numerous players out, including Mattia Zaccagni, Ivan Provedel, Danilo Cataldi, Toma Basic, Nicolò Rovella, and Samuel Gigot. Alessio Romagnoli is expected to return to the squad.
Official Lineups for Bologna vs. Lazio:
Bologna: Ravaglia; Zortea, Vitik, Heggem, Miranda; Moro, Sohm; Orsolini, Bernardeschi, Rowe; Castro
Lazio: Motta; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Dele-Bashiru, Patric, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Pedro
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