Atalanta Aims for Essential Win Against Kairat Almaty in Conference League Clash
Bergamo, Italy – Atalanta faces a critical match against Kairat Almaty in the UEFA Conference League, seeking a much-needed victory to reverse their poor form this season. Kickoff is scheduled for 17:45 GMT (18:45 CET) at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo.
La Dea’s performance has been faltering, with the team struggling to adapt to head coach Maurizio Sarri’s strategies while dealing with a growing injury crisis that has heavily impacted their squad. The team’s current form includes just two points from their last six matches, with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Ajax in the Conference League and a humiliating 3-0 loss to Parma in Serie A.
The injury list has left Atalanta without several key players, including Thomas Kristensen, Gianluca Gaetano, Raoul Bellanova, Franck Kessie, Sead Kolasinac, Isak Hien, Giacomo Raspadori, and Odilon Kossounou. In an effort to strengthen the lineup, striker Gianluca Scamacca returns from injury and will be supported by Jonathan Rowe, Lazar Samardzic, and Kamaldeen Sulemana, while Eljif Elmas shifts to a midfield role. Two youth team players, Relja Obric and Javison Idele, will also be vital in defense.
Kairat Almaty, the reigning champions of Kazakhstan, is coming off a mixed start in the Conference League, having drawn against Riga and suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to Panathinaikos. The team will look to improve its performance without striker Jorginho, who is sidelined with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Options in the attacking front will include Marc Gual, Azamat Tuyakbaev, and Brazilian Edmilson.
Atalanta vs. Kairat Almaty Line-ups
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Idele, Scalvini, Obric, Bernasconi; Elmas, Pasalic; Sulemana, Samardzic, Rowe; Scamacca
Kairat Almaty: Anarbekov; Mrynskiy, Shirobokov, Martynovich, Kassabulat, Luis Mata; Tukakbayev, Gustavo Mendonca, Oksanen; Marc Gual, Edmilson
Ref: Weinberger (AUT)
