"They have the third-best defence in the league, but their six draws in eight games shows that they are not scoring enough to win games regularly. Juric must understand why the team creates so much, shoots a lot but in six out of eight games has never scored more than one goal (and once zero). Understanding and remedying this is his big task at the moment."
"One of the players Juric plans to rely on is Gianluca Scamacca, and perhaps the time has come to use him from the start, after his two substitutions against Slavia Prague and Cremonese (28′ and 32′). He's not yet at his best, and it shows in certain movements and choices on the ball. The alternative is Nikola Krstovic, the summer signing from Lecce, but he has different qualities."
"He was reintroduced against Slavia Prague, but didn't play in Cremona precisely to avoid risk, knowing he had spent weeks out and would be used against Milan. One of the key aspects will be limiting Rafael Leao, which primarily means controlling his runs and cutting off the supply. Kossounou seems the most suitable option in the eyes of Juric, especially if the Portuguese isn't playing as a striker, but starting on the left."
Atalanta have shifted their playing style and possess the third-best defence in the league, yet six draws in eight matches reflect insufficient goal output. The team creates chances and shoots frequently but has scored more than one goal only twice in eight games, including one scoreless match. Juric needs to identify why finishing is poor and implement remedies. Options for attack include starting Gianluca Scamacca or Nikola Krstovic, each with different qualities. Kossounou is likely to return to the starting eleven to help contain Rafael Leao by controlling his runs and cutting off supply. Bernasconi could replace Zalewski if defensive pace is required on the flank, and a 4-2-3-1 remains a possible tactical alternative later in the game.
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