Champions League 2024-2025: Atalanta-Sturm Graz, the likely lineups

Atalanta-Sturm Graz, the probable formations

Atalanta is preparing to return to the Champions League after a difficult period marked by close engagements between Super Cup, league and big matches against top opponents. Gasperini’s team faces Sturm Graz with the goal of improving its position in the group and getting closer to qualifying for the round of 16. The Austrians, by now almost out of the game, will nevertheless try to play their last chances with pride, strong in their first place in the league and the desire to keep their European adventure alive until the last.

For Atalanta, the challenge against Sturm Graz will be faced without too many calculations, with Gasperini ready to field the best possible lineup. The defense will see the return of Scalvini, now fully recovered, while in midfield the solid pair of De Roon and Ederson will be confirmed. In attack there will beà the trio formed by De Ketelaere, Lookman and Retegui.

Säumel’s Sturm Graz will also appear with a well-defined set-up, relying on the usual 4-3-1-2. The two central defenders will be Wuthrich and Geyrhofer. In midfield, Stankovic will act as a pivot, while on the three-quarter Kiteishvili will be called upon to trigger the offensive pair formed by Boving and Biereth, who will try to put the Nerazzurri rearguard in trouble.

Probable lineups

Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Kolasinac, Hien, Scalvini; Ruggeri, Ederson, De Roon, Bellanova; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Retegui. Coach: Gasperini.

Sturm Graz (4-3-1-2): Khudiakov; Lavalée, Wuthrich, Geyrhofer, Johnston; Yalcouye, Stankovic, Chukwuani; Kiteishvili; Boving, Biereth. Coach: Säumel.