Juventus and Atalanta prepare for a pivotal Serie A encounter on Saturday as the Bianconeri host La Dea at the Allianz Stadium.Both sides will be eager to build momentum in what promises to be a compelling fixture between two ambitious teams.Juventus vs Atalanta – Match Preview and Team NewsDate: 27th September, Saturday.Kick-off: 5pm BST.Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino.Juventus Team NewsIgor Tudor’s squad approaches this fixture after successive draws with Borussia Dortmund and Hellas Verona. The Croatian manager faces decisions regarding his attacking options, with Edon Zhegrova an option to be handed his first Serie A start.Jonathan David currently holds the edge over Dusan Vlahovic to lead the attack, with the Serbian striker having been more effective off the bench this season. Kenan Yildiz and Khephren Thuram are expected to retain their places in the starting lineup despite showing signs of fatigue in recent matches. Bremer is reportedly a candidate to return to the backline after overcoming an injury scare, though Tudor must carefully assess the Brazilian defender who recently recovered from a long-term ACL injury.Michele Di Gregorio will continue between the posts for the Bianconeri, with the former Monza goalkeeper having already made several crucial saves this season. Fabio Miretti remains sidelined with a persistent thigh injury that has kept him out since pre-season, while Arkadiusz Milik continues his recovery process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Atalanta Team NewsIvan Juric faces significant squad problems ahead of the trip to Turin, with as many as seven key players potentially unavailable due to injury. The most concerning absences include Giorgio Scalvini, who suffered a muscular injury to his right adductor during the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and is expected to miss two to three weeks. Isak Hien and Charles De Ketelaere remain doubtful for the fixture despite medical tests revealing no major issue for the latter.The injury list extends to include influential midfielder Ederson, who is suffering from meniscus inflammation and is set to remain out for several more weeks. Sead Kolasinac, Nicola Zalewski, Mitchel Bakker, and Gianluca Scamacca are also unavailable, significantly limiting Juric’s options.However, there is positive news for La Dea after Ademola Lookman’s return to the squad. The Nigerian forward, who had been training separately following a failed summer transfer, made his return as a substitute against Torino and has been reintegrated into the first-team setup.FormJuventusTudor’s side has shown remarkable resilience in recent matches, extending their unbeaten run with dramatic comebacks. The Bianconeri secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia, with Vasilije Adzic scoring a crucial late winner. Their Champions League campaign began with a spectacular 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund, becoming the first team in UEFA Champions League history to avoid defeat after trailing by two goals at the start of the 94th minute.The Turin club sits second in Serie A with 10 points from four matches, having won three and drawn one. Their latest league outing was a disappointing 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona, where fatigue from their recent exertions appeared to take its toll.AtalantaLa Dea remains unbeaten in Serie A with two wins and two draws from their opening four fixtures, currently occupying fifth position with eight points. Juric’s side demonstrated their quality with convincing victories over Lecce (4-1) and Torino (3-0), showcasing their attacking prowess despite injury concerns.However, their Champions League campaign began disappointingly with a heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, where Juric admitted the French champions were operating “at a much higher level”. The Croatian coach has praised his team’s character in bouncing back from setbacks and remains confident in their ability to compete at the highest level.Predicted LineupsJuventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, Mario; Yildiz, Zhegrova; David.Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Bellanova, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, De Roon, Pasalic, Sulemana; Samardzic, Lookman; Krstovic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});How to Watch Juventus vs Atalanta?Juventus vs Atalanta will be shown live in the UK on DAZN, which holds the Serie A broadcasting rights for the 2025/26 season.Read Also – Arsenal winger faces two months out with knee injurySee More – Maresca reveals key Chelsea trio struggling with injuriesSubscribe to our social channels:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Juventus vs Atalanta – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.