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Krstovic eyes brace as Atalanta chase Serie A climb
10 Jan
Summary
- Atalanta aims for table climb after recent strong wins.
- Krstovic leads attack seeking to build on midweek brace.
- Torino faces Atalanta after a surprising recent home loss.
Atalanta faces Torino in a crucial Serie A fixture, aiming to build on their recent positive momentum. Since coach Raffaele Palladino took the helm, the team has seen a significant turnaround, climbing to seventh place after securing impressive wins against Roma and Bologna. This resurgence is fueled by players like Nikola Krstovic, who scored twice in the last round, and Charles De Ketelaere, who will provide support upfront.
The visitors, Torino, present a more unpredictable challenge. They are looking to recover from an unexpected 2-1 home loss to Udinese. Despite key absences due to suspension and injury, including Cesare Casadei and various long-term concerns, Torino will feature former Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata leading the attack, supported by Nikola Vlasic and Cyril Ngonge.
The match at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo promises an intriguing contest. Atalanta will be without several players due to AFCON participation and long-term injuries, while Torino also contends with significant personnel issues. The return of Duvan Zapata to Bergamo adds an emotional subplot to this encounter.
