2026-2027 Conference League: Atalanta vs. Kairat Almaty, Probable Lineups

Atalanta returns to action in the Conference League to face Kairat Almaty on Matchday 3 of the group stage. The match is scheduled for Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m. at the New Balance Arena, with Maurizio Sarri’s team looking to bounce back after a heavy 0-3 loss to Parma in league play. In Europe, the Bergamo side secured a victory against Pafos in their opener before falling to Ajax on Matchday 2. The visitors, on the other hand, have earned just one point in their first two matches, drawing with Riga and losing decisively to Panathinaikos.

Sarri is expected to stick with a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Idele set to start on the right wing in place of Zappacosta. In the center of defense, the pairing of Scalvini and Obric is expected to remain unchanged, while in midfield, Elmas is expected to partner with Pasalic, with Ederson set to sit out. In the attacking midfield, Sulemana, Samardzic, and Rowe will play behind Scamacca.

Kairat Almaty is expected to respond with the same 4-2-3-1 formation. Up front, Tuyakbaev is expected to lead the attack, supported by Oksanen, Mrynskiy, and Gual. Pinto and Mendonça are expected to play in midfield, while Anarbekov will start in goal.

Probable Lineups

ATALANTA (4-2-3-1): Carnesecchi; Idele, Scalvini, Obric, Bernasconi; Elmas, Pasalic; Sulemana, Samardzic, Rowe; Scamacca. Head Coach: Sarri.

KAIRAT ALMATY (4-2-3-1): Anarbekov; Tapalov, Martynovich, Baybek, Mata; Pinto, Mendonça; Oksanen, Mrynskiy, Gual; Tuyakbaev. Head Coach: Arutiunian.