Serie A: Torino vs. Atalanta â Line-ups and Key Battles
Atalanta, buoyed by a blistering start to the season, travel to Turin to face Duvan Zapata's Torino on Saturday afternoon.
The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino will play host to the clash, kicking off at 17:30 BST (16:30 GMT).
A Debut to Remember
Gian Piero Gasperini's side secured a 4-0 demolition of Lecce in their Serie A opener, with new signings Mateo Retegui and Marco Brescianini grabbing braces each on their full debuts.
However, Atalanta face a challenge with key players Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman subject to transfer speculation. Injuries to Sead Kolasinac, Rafael Toloi, Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca further compound the situation.
Summer signing Nicolò Zaniolo is named on the bench for the first time, alongside Lazar Samardzic.
Torino's Resilience
Torino, on the other hand, fought back from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 against AC Milan at San Siro in their season opener.
The Granata have parted ways with Raoul Bellanova, who has joined Atalanta, but the winger will not feature against his former club.
Injuries continue to plague Torino, with Nikola Vlasic, Pietro Pellegri, Gvidas Gineitis and Perr Schuurs sidelined.
Duvan Zapata, facing his old club, is partnered in attack by Che Adams, with Antonio Sanabria left out of the starting XI.
Team Line-ups
Torino: Milinkovic-Savic; Tameze, Coco, Masina; Vojvoda, Ricci, Linetty, Ilic, Lazaro; Adams, Duvan Zapata
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; De Roon, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Ederson, Pasalic, Ruggeri; Brescianini; De Ketelaere, Retegui
Key Battles to Watch
The clash between Retegui and the Torino defence will be a key area to monitor. The Argentine striker's impressive debut suggests he could be a threat, while Torino's defensive unit will be keen to stifle his attacking prowess.
Torino's midfield will need to find a way to disrupt Atalanta's creative spark, with Pasalic and Brescianini likely to dictate the tempo of the game.
The return of Duvan Zapata to Turin will be an emotional affair, with the Colombian hoping to make an impact against his former club.
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams with contrasting styles and ambitions. Atalanta's attacking firepower will be put to the test against a resilient Torino side.
