Juventus faces Atalanta in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, with both teams preparing for a crucial encounter. Atalanta will deploy a 3-5-2 formation featuring Carnesecchi in goal and a defensive trio of Scalvini, Djimsiti, and Kolasinac. Their midfield will include Zappacosta, de Roon, Ederson, Zalewski, and De Ketelaere, while Raspadori and Scamacca are expected to lead the attack.
On the other hand, Juventus will line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Perin as the goalkeeper. Their defense will feature Kalulu, Gatti, and Kelly, supported by Cabal in the back. The midfield will consist of Koopmeiners and K. Thuram, with Conceiçao, Miretti, and McKennie playing behind striker David.
In other news, Napoli conducted a joint training session at their Castel Volturno training ground with Giugliano, where defender Rrahmani made a significant return in preparation for their upcoming match against Genoa on Saturday. The management will decide on Rrahmani’s position in the lineup, and the situations regarding Milinkovic, Mazzocchi, and Politano will also be monitored closely.
Meanwhile, Paul Pogba has been excluded from the UEFA list ahead of the Champions League playoffs, following a series of injuries that have kept him sidelined since mid-December. This comes as Monaco prepares for a double-header against PSG, the current European champions.
The season has taken a turn for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who is now facing the possibility of missing the upcoming summer World Cup. The Girona player sustained a hamstring injury during a match against Real Oviedo on January 31, which could lead to a lengthy recovery period.
As these teams and players navigate their respective challenges, fans will be watching closely to see how the events unfold, hoping for a competitive display in the Coppa Italia and a swift return to form for injured stars.