Torino arrives in Bergamo with the aim of securing ninth place in the standings, hoping that Fiorentina will win the Conference League final next Wednesday. This combination would give the Granata the chance to qualify for the continental tournament. Juric’s team, motivated and determined, faces an Atalanta team fresh from victory in the Europa League and with the possibility of further improving its already excellent position in the standings.
ATALANTA’S MOTIVATION
Atalanta, fresh from their European triumph, are currently fifth in the standings and have the recovery joker available against Fiorentina on 2 June. The question is whether the Nerazzurri will still be focused or whether they will have already pulled the plug. Regardless of the technical implications, the big question is how the team will manage the post-victory excitement.
TURIN: A SEASON BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW
Torino is having a good moment, with an average of 1.54 points in the last 11 games and two consecutive victories against Verona and Milan. However, Juric’s team has been mixed, with just 20 points won away from home out of 53. Their attack is fourth from last in Serie A with 36 goals, while their defense is fourth best with 33 goals conceded. These numbers highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the Granata team.
JURIC AND THE FUTURE OF TURIN
Coach Ivan Juric has already announced that he will leave Torino after this match, explaining that his work has not been sufficiently appreciated. This climate of unease is reflected in the lack of enthusiasm around the team. President Cairo has contacted Paolo Vanoli of Venezia as a possible replacement, a choice that does not seem to excite the fans.
TURIN’S KEY PLAYERS
In the Torino squad, lined up with the 3-5-2, the goalkeeper Milinkovic, the defender Buongiorno, the winger Bellanova and the attacker Zapata stand out. The latter, a former Atalanta player, scored 13 goals and provided 4 assists, but the team still struggled to find a way to score. Sanabria and Pellegri also contributed little, with 5 and 1 goals respectively. Buongiorno and Bellanova, both called up to the national team by Spalletti, are among the best elements of the team.
The match between Atalanta and Torino promises to be interesting not only for the ranking implications, but also for the internal dynamics of the teams. Torino is fighting for a place in Europe, while Atalanta wants to continue celebrating an already extraordinary season.
