Serie A: Lecce vs Atalanta - How to Watch, Kick-off Time, Team News
Lecce and Atalanta kick off their Serie A campaigns on Monday, with the Bergamo side travelling south to face the newly-promoted Salentini. Can Atalanta, fresh off their Europa League victory, start the season strong, or will Lecce pull off an upset?
Kick-off time and where to watch
The match takes place at the Stadio Comunale Via del Mare in Lecce on Monday, August 19, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT for fans in the US.
For those in the US, the match will be shown live on Paramount+. Live updates will also be available on GOAL throughout the game.
Streaming from abroad
If you are abroad and wish to access your usual streaming service, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. For a comprehensive guide to the best VPNs for sports streaming, visit GOAL's dedicated resource.
Team news and predicted line-ups
Lecce
The Salentini will be without Mohamed Kaba, who is still recovering from a serious knee injury and will miss the season opener. They will, however, be able to call upon their top scorer from last season, Nikola Krstovic, following the departure of Roberto Piccoli on loan to Cagliari.
Lecce possible XI: Falcone; Gendrey, Baschirotto, Gaspar, Gallo; Ramadani, Pierret; Oudin, Marchwinski, Dorgu; Krstovic.
Atalanta
The Black and Whites face a number of key injury concerns heading into the match. Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini are both sidelined with ACL injuries, while Nicolo Zaniolo will miss his Atalanta debut due to tendonitis.
Further concerns linger for Atalanta, with Rafael Toloi (flexor) and Sead Kolasinac (muscular) also potential absentees. This could lead to Godfrey making his first start for the club.
The club are also reportedly facing departures, with Teun Koopmeiners, Ademola Lookman, and El-Bilal Toure all seeking moves away.
Atalanta BC possible XI: Musso; Godfrey, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Retegui.
Head-to-head record
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Conclusion
Lecce and Atalanta begin their Serie A campaigns with a crucial clash on Monday. With key players missing on both sides, the match promises to be an intriguing and unpredictable encounter. Tune in to Paramount+ to witness the first chapter of the 2024-25 season unfold.
