/VCG.This is generally credited to a lack of genuine competition in Ligue 1 and this could be their downfall against Atalanta. PSG is set to be missing forward Kylian Mbappé from the starting lineup as he has been recovering from an ankle injury. Atalanta will also be cut off from one of its major offensive assets on August 12 in Lisbon. The boys from the Parc des Princes have developed a reputation for being big time bottlers in Europe.Since their ascension to the Champions League in the 2013/14 season, they have yet to win a single second leg game. Josip Ilicic gave Champions League-chasing Atalanta a first-half lead but Mario Mandzukic equalised for a 1-1 draw. /VCG.This ability to move the ball is likely to be a deciding factor. Contrary to what Parisian supporters might believe, after the injuries of Kylian Mbappé then Marco Verratti, the bad news is not just about the capital club. Slovene Ilicic, 32, didn't finish the last Serie A campaign following its post-lockdown restart, and returned to his home country in July.
And if so, can Neymar and Mauro Icardi break through the back-three and nick a goal? Unfortunately, Ilicic will be unavailable for the game tonight (for reasons unknown; the initial story of an injury was apparently a cover for a severe bout of depression brought on by family issues) but his record shows they are a goal hungry team who constantly get service up to their strikers.Robin Gosens (L) and Josip Ilicic of Atalanta celebrate after their 4-3 win over Valencia C.F. Ilicic will be held out against Verona as he continues working on his fitness following the recent ankle injury, coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed. Josip Ilicic, who has not played with the Dea since July 11, returned to Slovenia a few weeks ago. PSG will be without its star striker Kylian Mbappe as he recovers from an ankle injury which he picked up against St Etienne, and missed out on his side’s French Cup final win against Lyon to win a domestic quadruple. Get the latest Josip Ilicic news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report This is a game that should all come down to offence vs. defence: Can PSG handle endure Atalanta's press? On an individual level, having a squad that includes players such as Neymar Jr., Edinson Cavani, Julian Draxler and Kylian Mbappe (who may not be available tonight due to an ankle injury) means that they have been able to tear through Ligue 1 â when the season ended, they were on a 15 game undefeated streak â and on a one-on-one level, they far outclass their Italian opponents in tonight's clash.Manager Gian Piero Gasparini has excelled with his relatively-unknown Atalanta squad this year due to their high pressure style. Rather than taking place over two legs, one home and one away, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Serie A's Atalanta in a single knockout game, and instead of being played at a ground familiar to either side, it will be taking place at the firmly neutral Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal. Josip Ilicic’s 2019/20 season has come to an end as Atalanta have granted the player permission to return to Slovenia.
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Beijing ICP prepared NO.16065310-3,UEFA Champions League preview: PSG vs. Atalanta. Ilicic has been in fine form this season, scoring 21 goals in 34 matches, including five goals in the Champions League. Their most famous crumble came in 2016/17, when they crushed Barcelona 4-0 at the Camp Nou, all but confirming a quarterfinal spot â only to then lose 6-1 at home.Neymar Jr. (L) and Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate after Neymar Jr. scoring the first goal for his team in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg game against BVB Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, March 11, 2020. News Injury Report Lineups Formations Rankings Depth Charts Projections Defense Vs. Pos Stats Player Stats Team Stats Stat Trends Team Trends Team Page. May 19, 22:28 Preview: Juventus vs. Atalanta BC - prediction, team news… However, Ilicic is a doubt for the August 12 showdown against Ligue 1 holders PSG in Lisbon, having not featured since Atalanta's 2-2 draw with Serie A … Josip Ilicic returned to Atalanta on Monday after nearly two months away from the Serie A team for unspecified personal reasons, Italian media reported.Slovene Ilicic, 32, didn't finish the last Serie A campaign following its post-lockdown restart, and returned to his home country in July.The forward, a key player in a team that scored nearly 100 goals in Serie A last season, also missed his team's Champions League quarter-final with Paris Saint-Germain, lost 2-1 thanks to two last-gasp goals from the French champions.His last appearance for Atalanta, who finished third and will feature in Europe's top club competition again this season, was the 2-2 draw at Juventus on July 11.Italian media report that Ilicic was greeted by a group of supportive Atalanta fans outside the club's Zingonia training ground brandishing banners, including one depicting him with the match ball after scoring four goals at Valencia when Atalanta advanced to the Champions League last eight.Contacted by AFP, Atalanta, who have been tight-lipped about Ilicic's reasons for going to Slovenia, refused to comment on the player's return.Coach Gian Piero Gasperini has hinted that he will not be immediately returning to training, and he was not on the list of players called in to start pre-season sessions.Atalanta also reinforced their forward line recently with the signing of Russia international Aleksei Miranchuk, who will likely fill the gap left by Ilicic in the early stages of the coming 2020/21 Serie A season.Gasperini's side will start a week late after their opening match at Lazio was postponed to allow them a longer break following their European exertions.Their first match will be at Torino on September 26 in the second round of fixtures.Josip Ilicic fired Atalanta into the Champions League last eight with four goals at Valencia,Luis Suarez suspected of cheating on Italian exam,Morata undergoes medical before Juve return,Ibrahimovic brace gives AC Milan winning start,Sporting name academy after 'greatest ever' product Ronaldo,Simple Trick To Repair Your Car Scratch & Dent,Pirlo's debut, Mbappe's return and the Bayern juggernaut: European football talking points,Good Vibes Only: This Las Piñas grandma went to Manila Bay in her scarlet swimsuit,Panda Cub Gets First Veterinary Exam at National Zoo,zeroUV - Retro Round Sunglasses for Men Women with,Philippines Won’t Follow China on Excluding West in Disputed Sea,Horse Airlifted to Safety After Falling Down Ravine,French federation head Laporte held for questioning: judicial source,Lung Cancer Signs Some May Regret Ignoring,Jennifer Lopez, 51, sets social media ablaze with steamy bikini shot,Philippines reports 1,635 coronavirus cases, 50 more deaths.