epa11891501 Gamers of Atalanta react after the UEFA Champions League knockout part play-offs 1st leg match between Membership Brugge KV and Atalanta BC, in Bruges, Belgium, 12 February 2025. Brugge gained 2-1. EPA-EFE/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Gian Piero Gasperini might welcome two key gamers again into his beginning line-up, together with Ademola Lookman, when Atalanta host Membership Brugge for the second leg of their Champions League play-off spherical tie on Tuesday night.
La Dea are half-way by way of their Champions League play-off tie in opposition to Membership Brugge and path 2-1 earlier than the reverse leg, which implies that solely a victory might be sufficient to qualify for the spherical of 16.
Atalanta are coming in off the again of a disappointing 0-0 draw in opposition to Cagliari in Serie A on the weekend; A sport that Gasperini used as a possibility to relaxation a number of of his key gamers, together with Berat Djimsiti, Ederson, Marten De Roon, Davide Zappacosta and Charles De Ketelaere, all of whom are anticipated to start out in opposition to Membership Brugge.
There are a pair of boosts for Gasperini. Sead Kolasinac has been out of motion with a hamstring damage because the begin of the month, however is predicted to start out in opposition to Membership Brugge. Lookman, the reigning African Participant of the 12 months, is additionally again and is predicted to play, however might begin among the many substitutes.
Isak Hien has reportedly picked up a minor damage in preparation for Tuesday’s sport, which implies that Stefan Posch might begin within the again three in his place.
Kick-off is due at 20.00 GMT.
Atalanta vs. Membership Brugge: Possible line-ups
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Posch, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Pasalic; Retegui.
Membership Brugge (4-2-3-1): Mignolet; Seys, Mechele, Ordonez, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Jashari; Tzolis, Vanaken, Talbi; Jutgla.
The place to observe Atalanta vs. Membership Brugge
Tonight’s sport might be proven dwell within the UK on TNT Sports activities 2 and on-line by way of Discovery+. Supporters within the USA are in a position to tune in through Paramount+. The sport might be proven on Sky in Italy.
