Serie A 2024-2025: Monza-Atalanta, the likely lineups

On Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m., the U-Power Stadium will be the scene of the challenge between Monza and Atalanta, a match valid for the 35th day of Serie A. The hosts, led by Alessandro Nesta, come from five consecutive defeats. In the last round they lost 2-0 at home to Juventus, remaining in last place in the standings with 15 points.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta, on the other hand, are going through a positive moment: in their last three matches they have collected seven points, the result of victories against AC Milan and Bologna and a draw with Lecce. The Nerazzurri arrive in Monza with the goal of consolidating their position in the upper reaches of the standings. The Bergamaschi are currently third in the standings with 65 points from 34 matches.

Nesta’s lineup is expected to take the field with a 3-5-2. Turati between the posts, with a three-man defense composed of Pedro Pereira, Caldirola and Palacios. The flanks will be manned by Birindelli and Kyriakopoulos. In midfield, Castrovilli, Bianco and Akpa Akpro. In attack, Mota and Caprari could form the offensive pair.

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Gasperini should instead rely on a 3-4-3. Carnesecchi between the posts, with a three-man defense formed by Kossounou, Hien and Djimsiti. On the flanks, Bellanova could start on the right, while Zappacosta will be on the left. In the center of the field, Ederson and De Roon will act as midfielders. In attack, De Ketelaere ahead of Pasalic, could flank the Retegui-Lookman pair.

Probable lineups

Monza (3-5-2): Pizzignacco; Pedro Pereira, Caldirola, D’Ambrosio; Birindelli, Castrovilli, Bianco, Akpa Akpro, Kyriakopoulos; Mota, Caprari. Coach: Alessandro Nesta.

Atalanta (3-4-3): Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Retegui, Lookman. Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini.