Raffaele Palladino reveals a brand new harm downside forcing adjustments for Atalanta towards Napoli, insisting they may ‘take into consideration the Champions League from tomorrow.’
It kicks off on the New Steadiness Enviornment in Bergamo at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET).
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There are a number of adjustments to the beginning XI, as rotation is important following the midweek Champions League play-off in Germany.
Palladino compelled into some Atalanta adjustments
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Raffaele Palladino Head Coach of Atalanta BC appears on previous to the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Torino FC at Gewiss Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Pictures)
“Ederson had a muscular difficulty in coaching yesterday, he labored with the group, however I don’t need to danger doing any additional harm,”
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“He needed to be right here, however I most well-liked to not take dangers, as there are such a lot of extra video games arising. I’m positive Mario Pasalic will exchange him very properly.
“Kamaldeen Sulemana begins right this moment, as a result of he educated properly and at all times proved himself when taking part.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Mario Pasalic of Atalanta celebrates scoring the profitable purpose in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD2 match between Atalanta BC and Membership Brugge KV at Stadio di Bergamo on September 30, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Pictures)
La Dea have been surging up the standings since Palladino took over from Ivan Juric in November 2025, and his debut was the 3-1 defeat to Napoli on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
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Additionally they arrange a Coppa Italia semi-final with Lazio, however their Champions League participation is in danger after the 2-0 play-off loss to Borussia Dortmund.
“I’m specializing in this match, which is essential for us, and we are able to take into consideration the Champions League from tomorrow,” insisted Palladino.
“We’ve obtained to assume right this moment a few scenario the place each level is value double, however we additionally need to show ourselves towards a powerful opponent on our house turf.”
DORTMUND, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 17: Nicola Zalewski of Atalanta is fouled by Luca Reggiani of Borussia Dortmund in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta BC at BVB Stadion Dortmund on February 17, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Picture by Pau Barrena/Getty Pictures)
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The second leg is arising on Wednesday, with Charles De Ketelaere and Giacomo Raspadori nonetheless out of motion.
Napoli even have an extended absentee checklist, however begin Alisson Santos and convey Rasmus Hojlund again to Bergamo, the place his profession actually took off.
“There are various particulars which might be essential in these matches, as in case you press Napoli excessive, they may simply pierce your defence with vertical balls,” added Palladino.
“They’ve speedy wing-backs, so in case you sit again and watch for them, they’ll get round you and dominate possession. We will need to have the right efficiency and present starvation.
“Napoli received the Scudetto final season, so they’re accustomed to those video games. I can’t watch for it to begin.”