After the defeat against Napoli, Juventus is gearing up to restart the championship with another big match: Atalanta will arrive at the Allianz Stadium for the 28th Serie A fixture. Coach Massimiliano Allegri is seeking solutions to counter midfield emergencies and hopes for the three points that would allow the Bianconeri to consolidate their lead over their pursuers and secure a definitive place in the next Champions League. On the other hand, wily tactician Gian Piero Gasperini wants to break the negative trend in Serie A, despite arriving in Turin after an extraordinary Europa League against Sporting Lisbon in midweek. A crucial recovery for the Bianconeri coach in midfield: Weston McKennie returns to the squad and should start as a starter. In attack, with Dusan Vlahovic suspended, the Bianconeri coach relies on the Milik-Chiesa duo. Atalanta relies on its usual certainties, with Teun Koopmeiners and Charles De Ketelaere supporting a resurgent Gianluca Scamacca.##NAJAVA_MECA_7939338##Allegri selected a young starting line-up with an average age of 26 years and 14 days, but Juventus lost 2-1 to Napoli due to a late penalty. This loss, coupled with the fact that they have only won one of their last six Serie A matches, means that Juventus’ chances of winning the Scudetto are improbable, as they are currently 15 points behind runaway leader Inter.Juventus won their last home match against Frosinone (3-2), but Atalanta, who are fighting for a top-four finish, will be a more formidable opponent, and Juve has not beaten them at home since 2018. Juventus scored three or more goals in four of their last six competitive home matches, so another strong offensive performance could help them.Projected lineups for today’s Serie A game between Juventus and Atalanta. (📸 | GdS) pic.twitter.com/abDgkIN6E9— Raffaele (@ItalianoCalcio) March 10, 2024 Atalanta, who lost their last two league games, is five points behind the top four. However, they drew 1-1 away to Sporting in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, keeping their season alive on three fronts. They have not won in their last three away games across all competitions and have only won one of their last seven away trips in the top flight. They hit the post three times in their midweek trip to Portugal, so improving their accuracy could help them continue their good recent record at Juventus’ home ground.SERIE A – ROUND 28FridayNapoli – Torino 1-1 (0-0)/Kvaratskhelia 61 – Sanabria 65/SaturdayCagliari – Salernitana 4-2 (2-0)/Lapadula 12, Gaetano 40, Shomurodov, 51, 76 – Kastanos 56, Maggiore 58/Sassuolo – Frosinone 1-0 (0-0)/Thorstvedt 58/Bologna – Inter 0-1 (0-1)/Bisseck 37/Genoa – Monza 2-3 (0-2)/Gudmundsson 52, Vitinha 68 – Pessina 8, Mota 18, Maldini 79/Sunday14:30: (2.35) Lecce (3.30) Verona (3.40)17:00: (1.45) Milan (4.40) Empoli (7.25)20:00: (2.30) Juventus (3.35) Atalanta (3.40)22:45: (2.65) Fiorentina (3.35) Roma (2.85)Monday22:45: (1.95) Lazio (3.50) Udineze (4.40)***odds are subject to change***
