Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini believes that every thing ‘has already been mentioned’ concerning the notorious penalty incident, which in opposition to Membership Brugge. Nonetheless, he warned his gamers that they might want to ‘play a greater recreation’ in the event that they wish to progress to the final 16.
The Nerazzurri will host the Belgian outfit within the second leg of their tie, with Ademola Lookman and Sead Kolasinac again within the squad. Nonetheless, they’re more likely to lose Isak Hien because of an adductor drawback, which may additional restrict the defensive choices out there to the coach.
Gasperini: Lookman and Kolasinac again for Membership Brugge conflict, Atalanta want ‘glorious’ show
“Lookman and Kolasinac have recovered, they’re referred to as up,” Gasperini mentioned at a pre-match press convention on Monday, as .
“In precept, Kolasinac will begin, and Lookman may are available in the course of the second half.
“We are going to most likely lose Hien. Right this moment we did a ultimate coaching session, and he felt some fatigue in his adductor. We can have extra particulars tomorrow.
“The workforce performed a bit midway within the first leg, which brought about us a couple of extra issues. We have to play a greater recreation; within the second half, we had possibilities to take the lead. General, we have to play a recreation that’s two steps higher.”
Can taking part in in entrance of their followers at Gewiss Stadium be a decisive think about tomorrow’s fixture?
“All the things is essential, it has an influence and may be decisive in lots of facets, however we have to play a wonderful match,” Gasperini added.
“In opposition to Metropolis, I noticed a really versatile workforce, they’ve younger gamers who flip the mess around. To get by this spherical, we have to play a great match in each facet. They made a fantastic impression on me.
“It’s a recreation that can final 90 minutes, we might want to adapt and create alternatives. We’re taking part in in opposition to a workforce that requires most focus. It must be seen over 90 minutes, and if essential, over 120 minutes.
“We’ve already mentioned every thing concerning the penalty within the first leg, the result’s what it’s, and we’ve got to attempt to win the sport. What occurred within the first leg, by way of the consequence, has been nicely documented. We received’t concentrate on that facet.”