1. Main Players Comparison
Atalanta
- Core: Marco Carnesecchi (34 apps, 3060 mins, GK, reliable presence), Marten de Roon (36 apps, 3059 mins, 4G, 4A, defensive anchor), Éderson (37 apps, 2888 mins, 4G, 1A).
- Defense: Berat Djimsiti (34 apps, 2647 mins, 1G, 2A), Isak Hien (30 apps, 2329 mins, CB).
- Attack: Mateo Retegui (36 apps, 2405 mins, 25G, 8A – main striker, now left), Ademola Lookman (31 apps, 2266 mins, 15G, 5A), Charles De Ketelaere (36 apps, 2080 mins, 7G, 7A).
- Output: ~56 goals, ~32 assists from main squad.
- Stability: Departure of Retegui a massive blow; Lookman + De Ketelaere carry offensive responsibility.
Pisa
- Core: No major Serie A established core; team largely built around new arrivals.
- Attack: Key additions in M’Bala Nzola (ex-Fiorentina forward, ~7G previously), Michel Aebischer (midfield control, versatile passer), Juan Cuadrado (veteran wide creator).
- Defense: Simone Scuffet (GK return), Mateus Lusuardi (young CB – but injured), Daniel Denoon (new CB).
- Output: Relies heavily on integration of Nzola and Cuadrado for goals and creativity.
- Stability: Major squad rebuild; cohesion untested in Serie A.
2. New Players Comparison
Atalanta: Kamaldeen Sulemana (dynamic winger), Odilon Kossounou (CB, 18 apps at Leverkusen), Marco Brescianini (9 apps, 4G, 2A), Nicolò Zaniolo (14 apps, 2G, 2A). Strong Serie A/EPL experience incoming.
Pisa: Nzola (CF), Cuadrado (RM, 37 yrs), Michel Aebischer (CM), Scuffet (GK), Isak Vural (CM, injured). Reinforcements are experienced but risk of imbalance (aging stars + untested youngsters).
Summary: Atalanta’s additions are higher quality and Serie A proven; Pisa’s are opportunistic but cohesion remains doubtful.
3. Substitutes Comparison
Atalanta Subs
- Lazar Samardzic (31 apps, 1151 mins, 2G, 1A).
- Mario Pasalic (34 apps, 1971 mins, 3G, 4A).
- Nicolò Zaniolo (14 apps, 344 mins, 2G, 2A).
- Output: ~7G, ~7A – strong rotational quality.
Pisa Subs
- Gianluca Gaetano (28 apps, 999 mins, 2G, 4A – left Napoli), Maxence Caqueret (18 apps, 1101 mins, 2G, 3A).
- Defensive depth: José Palomino (18 apps, 1076 mins, 1G).
- Output: ~5G, ~7A – but less consistent.
Summary: Atalanta’s bench carries proven Serie A quality; Pisa’s new recruits bring energy but lack tested chemistry.
4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard
Category | Atalanta Rating | Pisa Rating |
Main Players | ★★★★☆ (56G, 32A, Retegui gone) | ★★☆☆☆ (Nzola/Cuadrado to prove) |
New Players | ★★★★ (Serie A proven, high ceiling) | ★★☆ (mixed, aging + untested) |
Substitutes | ★★★ (7G, 7A depth) | ★★ (lower impact, cohesion risk) |
Overall Depth | Strong across midfield & attack | Fragile, rebuilding |
Key Weakness | Loss of Retegui’s goals | Unproven Serie A quality |
5. Injuries & Suspensions (with impact)
Atalanta
- Sead Kolasinac: 23 apps, 1910 mins, 0G, 2A. Cruciate ligament injury, mid-Dec return. Key defensive absence.
- Mateo Ruggeri: 30 apps, 1750 mins, 0G, 3A. Left wing-back, injury cuts flank rotations.
Pisa
- Isak Vural: new CM, ligament injury, doubtful. No prior Serie A impact.
- Mateus Lusuardi: new CB, hamstring injury, doubtful – weakens defense.
- Tomas Esteves: cruciate ligament injury, long-term – defensive loss.
6. Predicted Outcome
Atalanta retain superior squad balance despite losing Retegui. Their midfield depth and Lookman’s form should outweigh Pisa’s fragmented rebuild. Pisa may struggle to create against Atalanta’s structure.
Likely Result: Atalanta 2 – 0 Pisa
