Serie A Preview | Atalanta vs. Fiorentina: Debut for Torreira, no Zapata or Muriel for La Dea?
Atalanta must cope without Colombian duo Luis Muriel and Duvan Zapata when Lucas Torreira seems set to make his Fiorentina debut at the Gewiss Stadium.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have started the season with a win over Torino and a draw against Bologna last time, firing blanks in the first home game of the season.
The Orobici host Fiorentina on Saturday and is set to cope without injured Muriel, while Zapata has recovered but expected to start on the bench.
Fiorentina arrive after a positive result against Torino last time and have Dusan Vlahovic in great shape up front.
The Serbian striker seems set to renew with the Viola after the international break, while coach Vincenzo Italiano has a full squad to pick from ahead of the trip to Bergamo.
Torreira has arrived from Arsenal and is set to start his first game with the Viola at the Gewiss Stadium.
Stat fact: Atalanta have won the last three direct clashes between the two teams.
Probable line-ups
Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Musso; Toloi, Palomino, Djimsiti; Maehle, Freuler, Pasalic, Gosens; Pessina; Ilicic, Malinovskyi
Suspended: De Roon
Injured: Hateboer, Muriel
On a yellow card: none
Fiorentina (4-3-3): Dragowski; Venuti, Milenkovic, Igor, Biraghi; Bonaventura, Torreira, Castrovilli; Callejon, Vlahovic, Sottil
Suspended: none
Injured: none
On a yellow card: none