Thu Sep 19 07:59:22 UTC 2024: ## Atalanta Set for Changes Against Injury-Hit Arsenal in Champions League Clash

Atalanta are poised to make several changes for their Champions League encounter with an injury-ridden Arsenal at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday. While star duo Mateo Retegui and Ademola Lookman are expected to lead the attack in a 3-4-1-2 formation, Gian Piero Gasperini is tipped to favor Mario Pasalic over Charles De Ketelaere in the advanced midfield role.

New signing Raoul Bellanova could make his first start at wing-back, while Davide Zappacosta is likely to feature on the left side of the defense. The back three is expected to be composed of Berat Djimsiti, Isak Hien, and former Arsenal player Sead Kolasinac.

Gianluca Scamacca, Giorgio Scalvini, Ben Godfrey, and Rafael Toloi remain sidelined for Atalanta.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are dealing with their own injury woes. Captain Martin Odegaard and summer signing Mikel Merino are ruled out, while Bukayo Saka, despite potentially being available, is unlikely to start. Riccardo Calafiori is also returning from a minor injury and will probably be on the bench, with Jorginho also expected to start there.

The clash promises to be a fascinating encounter with Atalanta aiming to capitalize on Arsenal’s injury issues. Viewers can catch the match live on TNT Sport 1 in the UK, Discovery+ online, Paramount+ in the US, DAZN in Canada, and Stan Sport in Australia.

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