Atalanta is struggling in the Serie A, currently sitting 11th, and is in the midst of a revolution under new head coach Maurizio Sarri. The Italian side has switched to a 4-3-3 system and is focusing on technical skills and ball possession.
Relja Obric, a 20-year-old Slovenian, is set to make his first start in the Atalanta lineup after playing 70 minutes against AC Milan. The team is missing three central defenders, including Sead Kolasinac, who was injured against AC Milan, and Franck Kessié, who is also unavailable.
Ajax is seen as one of the strongest teams in the Conference League and is expected to provide a tough challenge for Atalanta. The match is likely to be a closely contested one, with Spini describing it as the most interesting game for Atalanta in the early stages of the tournament.
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