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Likely XI for both teams 09/05/2024

Likely XI for both teams 09/05/2024

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

For all of the analysis of Atalanta vs Marseille as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.

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Author : editors@footballcritic.com (Jake Skudder)

Publish date : 2024-05-09 06:00:00

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