A week before the start of the Serie A, the Trofeo Achille and Cesare Bortolotti illuminates the football weekend with a luxury match: Atalanta-Juventus.Not in Italy, but want to watch Atalanta vs. Ju...
A week before the start of the Serie A, the Trofeo Achille and Cesare Bortolotti illuminates the football weekend with a luxury match: Atalanta-Juventus.
This is not just a simple summer friendly, but the last official test for two teams that aspire to start the league on the right foot.
Atalanta, who come from a summer of great changes and are seeking a new identity after the Gasperini era, have appointed Ivan Juric as their new coach, ready to bounce back after a difficult season.
On the other hand, Igor Tudor's Juventus continue their path of consolidation, with great ambitions and a new striker to keep an eye on.
With tactical revolutions, new faces, and a desire to start strong, the 90 minutes will offer a preview of what awaits us in the League.
⚫🔵 The new Atalanta of Juric
Atalanta have closed the Gasperini cycle and are betting on their former pupil Juric, who brings similar ideas but has not yet found the right formula.
The pre-season has shown lights and shadows: a prestigious victory against Leipzig, but also a harsh 4-0 defeat against Cologne and a dramatic 3-3 draw with Opatija.
Without Retegui, who has fled to Saudi Arabia, and with Lookman's future uncertain, Atalanta are preparing for a year of transition. Against Juventus, Juric will be looking for answers, especially in terms of defensive solidity.
⚪⚫ Juventus, Tudor on the attack
After the experience of the Club World Cup, Juve return to the charge with Tudor, who has given positive signs at the end of the season.
The Bianconeri have only played three friendlies, but the results are impressive: a draw with Reggiana, a victory over Borussia Dortmund, and a success against Next Gen.
All eyes are on new signing Jonathan David, the Canadian striker who shone in France with Lille and is ready to become the new attacking point.
⚔️ Juric vs. Tudor: the Croatian derby
The match will also have a special attraction on the bench: Juric and Tudor, compatriots and rivals, face each other in a test that seems like a preview of the championship.
Both are eager to demonstrate that they can lead two important and highly anticipated teams with determination.
🔥 Appetizer of the Serie A
Saturday night in Bergamo will not have points at stake, but the intensity will be the same as an official match.
For Atalanta, it's a crucial test before their debut against Pisa. For Juve, it's a test of maturity before the match against Parma.
The show is guaranteed, because both teams want to arrive prepared and eager for the start of the championship.
🔍 The probable lineups
ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi, Djimsiti, Hien, Scalvini, Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta, De Ketelaere, Pasalic, Scamacca. Coach: Juric.
JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, Joao Mario, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso, Conceicao, Yildiz, David. Coach: Tudor
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