Atalanta take on Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League at the New Balance Arena on Tuesday evening.
Atalanta secured a 3-0 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the last matchday, climbing to 10th position in the standings.
Chelsea also produced a brilliant display to dispatch La Liga’s reigning champions, Barcelona, 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Match preview
Atalanta head into this fixture off the back of a 3-1 defeat at Hellas Verona, a result that leaves them 12th in the Serie A standings.
Despite their domestic troubles, Atalanta have done well in the Champions League, collecting 10 points from five games, the same as Chelsea.
Atalanta have not been prolific, scoring just six goals, but they have been decent at the other end, conceding just five times.
Chelsea, meanwhile, played a goalless draw at Bournemouth and are now winless in their last three games.
More worryingly for Chelsea, they have struggled on the road in the competition, picking up just one point in two games.
However, the Blues have one of the best attacks so far, with 12 goals scored in five games, which could help them secure a victory at Bergamo.
A win for either side would move them closer to securing automatic qualification for the knockout stages.
Head-to-head
This marks the first-ever meeting between both sides.
Atalanta have a modest record against English opposition, with one win, three draws, and three defeats.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have 11 recorded wins, eight draws and 10 defeats against Italian teams .
Team news
Kamaldeen Sulemana and Mitchel Bakker are sidelined for Atalanta.
Chelsea youngster Lewis Hall close to joining Crystal Palace on season-long loan
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Chelsea youngster Lewis Hall close to joining Crystal Palace on season-long loan
Chelsea will be without Liam Delap, Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, and Mykhaylo Mudryk. Cole Palmer is also doubtful.
Key players
Atalanta
Charles De Ketelaere: Their chief creator, creating five big chances so far, the second highest in the competition.
Marco Carnesecchi: Has been in great form, ranking sixth for goal prevented.
Chelsea
Estevao: Leads the squad for most goals scored in the competition with three goals.
Moises Caicedo: Chelsea’s best midfielder this term, providing intensity with and without the ball.
Stats from atalanta.it, sofascore.com, who scored.com & transfermarkt.com