SOCCER. The new Danish signing is dealing with an ankle sprain. The debut match is on Sunday the 23rd at 20:45 at the New Balance Arena.
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Reading time less than a minute.Ahead of the league debut, scheduled for Sunday, August 23 at 20:45 at the New Balance Arena against Sassuolo, Atalanta is dealing with some lineup doubts, waiting to see if coach Sarri will opt for some rotation due to the tight schedule or if he will prefer continuity to build a technical and tactical team identity.
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Between doubts and certainties
The main technical doubts concern the center forward role, with Scamacca and Krstovic competing for a starting spot, the two fullbacks – Zappacosta or Bellanova on the right and Bernasconi or Zappacosta himself on the left – and the right midfielder, with Samardzic or Pasalic starting. The injury emergency forces some considerations in central defense: Kristensen on the eve of the match underwent therapy following a left ankle sprain suffered Thursday the 20th against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Conference League. The decision will be made only at the final training session. If he cannot make it, space for the young Obric, or Kolasinac alongside Kossounou. Although De Ketelaere has recovered, the two wingers will be Zalewski and Raspadori. Ederson is also certain of a starting spot. In midfield, Gaetano should be favored over de Roon. The new signing Elmas could receive his first call-up.
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