PREDICTED LINE-UPS | Atalanta vs Genoa

PREDICTED LINE-UPS | Atalanta vs Genoa

Hoping to move further clear of the dropzone, Genoa travel to Bergamo to face European spot chasers Atalanta this weekend.

Atalanta’s European hopes took major dents in their last two matches, firstly, when they were knocked out on penalties by Lazio in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, and secondly, qualification through a league position also became harder due to a 3-2 loss to Cagliari. Rafaelle Palladino’s men were caught off-guard just under ten minutes into the game as Paul Mendy struck twice within that period to give the hosts a healthy lead. Gianluca Scamacca’s brace before the break helped La Dea go level, but Gennaro Borelli’s 47th-minute goal made the difference. Atalanta now sit 7th in the league standings with 54 points across the board, seven short of 6th-placed Roma.

Atalanta’s chances of making it into Europe are slim but not entirely gone. If Inter beat Lazio in the Coppa Italia final, the Conference League qualification spot would be down to their current position. Four league games remain this season, and it is looking unlikely for Palladino’s men to overtake the Giallorossi.

Atalanta should have all of their players available for the clash, except Lorenzo Bernasconi, as he suffered a season-ending injury recently. and should return to the line-up after getting benched against Cagliari. Scamacca should lead the attacking charge.