Serie A 2025-2026: Genoa-Atalanta, the likely lineups
Genoa and Atalanta face off at 8:45 p.m. at the Ferraris in the Sunday postponement of the 16th day of Serie A.Daniele De Rossi suffered his first defeat on the Rossoblù bench last week against Inter, the Grifone now has a two-point lead over the relegation zone. Palladino’s La Dea, fresh from two victories against Chelsea and Cagliari, is hoping to give continuity to its results in order to move up the standings and get back in contention for qualification for the European cups.
Vitinha and Colombo lead Genoa’s attack, in midfield Ellertson should win the ballot over Thorsby for a place alongside Frendrup and Malinovskyi. On the flanks are Norton-Cuffy and Martin.
Palladino is without Koussounou and Lookman, who left for the Africa Cup of Nations, and Pasalic, unavailable due to bereavement. In attack, Scamacca will be the sole point, supported behind him by De Ketelaere and Samardzic. In midfield De Roon along with Ederson, on the flanks are Zapacosta and Zalewski.
Genoa-Atalanta, the likely lineups
GENOA (3-5-2): Leali; Marcandalli, Otoa, Vasquez; Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo. All. De Rossi.
ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Ahanor; Zappacosta, Ederson, de Roon, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Samardzic; Scamacca. All. Palladino.
