Serie A 2025-2026: Atalanta-Pisa, the likely lineups

Fight with a special charm at the Gewiss Stadium, where Atalanta opens the new season against Pisa, back in Serie A after a full 34 years. A crossroads that represents an important first for both coaches. Ivan Juric makes his official debut on the Bergamo bench, inheriting Gian Piero Gasperini’s place and impressive legacy after nine unforgettable years. For the Tuscans, on the other hand, there is the debut of Alberto Gilardino, called to replace Pippo Inzaghi, the architect of promotion.

Juric has to give up Lookman, out until the September break, and Kolasinac, who is out with a ruptured ACL. On the other hand, the Croatian coach regains two key pawns such as Scalvini and Scamacca, who were practically never used last season. Up front, the former West Ham man will be the offensive reference, with De Ketelaere and Pasalic favored in the three-quarter.

Gilardino, on the other hand, will have to do without Lusuardi, unavailable for a month. Formation very similar to that seen in the Coppa Italia in Cesena, with Caracciolo the defensive leader and Lind forward preferred to Nzola. Of note is the debut from the 1′ for ex-Juve Cuadrado.

Probable lineups

Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Scalvini; Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Pasalic; Scamacca. All. Juric.

Pisa (3-4-2-1): Semper; Calabresi, Caracciolo, Canestrelli; Touré, Aebischer, Marin, Angori; Cuadrado, Tramoni; Lind. All. Gilardino.