One point of difference in the general classification, but two diametrically opposed states of mind. Atalanta will face Celtic on the third day of the first phase of the new Champions League: the Nerazzurri, fresh from victories in the championship against Genoa and Venice, arrive at this evening’s match with the success achieved at Shakhtar (3-0 final result). The Scots, on the other hand, will do everything to erase that heavy 7-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund, a heavy defeat which also affected the last championship match.
Hien and Kolasinac recovered in the last hours, Gasperini has decided to play with 3-4-1-2: Pasalic will act in the attacking midfield with Retegui and Lookman completing the department. De Ketelaere, however, will start from the bench. Usual 4-3-3 for Celtic despite the absences of Taylor and Carter-Vickers: Idah will be at the center of the attack supported by Kuhn and Maeda.
The official lineups of Atalanta-Celtic
Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; Pasalic; Retegui, Lookman.
Available: Rui Patricio, Rossi, Godfrey, Cuadrado, Zaniolo, De Ketelaere, Ruggeri, Samardzic, Palestra, Manzoni, V. Vlahovic, Del Lungo.
Trainer: Gian Piero Gasperini
Celtic (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Valley; Engels; McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Idah, Maeda.
Available: Sinisalo, Bain, Palma, Furuhashi, Yang, McCowan, Nawrocki, Paulo Bernardo, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh.
Trainer: Brendan Rodgers