Genoa Aims to Overcome Atalanta in Coppa Italia Showdown
In a crucial Coppa Italia matchup, Genoa is set to face Atalanta. Both teams seek redemption after disappointing starts to their respective seasons. They recently made coaching changes, with Palladino taking over at Atalanta and De Rossi stepping in at Genoa.
Recent Performance
Genoa has shown signs of improvement, recording two draws and two wins in their last matches. Their victory against Verona at Marassi was particularly significant, marking a key moment for their supporters. In contrast, Atalanta has secured back-to-back wins, including a dominant 3-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in a Champions League matchup and a solid 2-0 win against Fiorentina.
Injury Updates and Team Changes
- Genoa: Players expected to start include Stanciu in midfield and Ekhator in the attack.
- Unavailable players: Malinovskyi, Sabelli (illness), Cornet, and Gronbaek (injury).
- Atalanta: Bakker and Scalvini are unavailable for this match.
Match Details
The match will kick off at 15:00 and will be officiated by referee Mario Perri from Rome. If the game ends in a draw, it will be decided by penalties.
Next Steps
The winner of this encounter will advance to face Juventus in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia. Both teams will be eager to secure a spot in the next round and demonstrate their potential.
