Juventus Host Atalanta in Turin After Europa League Rout

Mixed domestic form and multiple absences leave squad selection and momentum as the key factors for both sides’ Serie A fortunes.

Overview

Juventus will host Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday, 20 September, for Serie A Matchday 5.
Juventus arrive buoyed by a 5-0 Europa League win over NEC Nijmegen that has boosted confidence after inconsistent league results.
Atalanta have lost their last two Serie A games, including a shock 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari, but remain unbeaten in their last eight league trips to Turin.
Both teams face notable injury absences with Juventus reported without Jeremie Boga, Juan Cabal, Jeff Ekhator, Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram and Atalanta missing Kamaldeen Sulemana and Isak Hien.
Fixture congestion from European commitments increases rotation risk for both managers and makes form, fresh legs and tactical selection likely decisive for who gains momentum and points.