Gian Piero Gasperini wants Atalanta to “focus only on Roma” and not get distracted by the Europa League play-off with FC Copenhagen.

It kicks off on Monday at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview.

“Now we have to focus only on Roma, as we can turn to Copenhagen from Tuesday,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

Gian Piero Gasperini wants Atalanta to “focus only on Roma” and not get distracted by the Europa League play-off with FC Copenhagen.

It kicks off on Monday at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview.

“Now we have to focus only on Roma, as we can turn to Copenhagen from Tuesday,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

It has already been a very tough campaign for the Orobici, who went through two Europa League preliminary rounds and drew 0-0 with FC Copenhagen in the first leg of the play-off.

The decider is in Denmark on Thursday evening, but Gasp is keeping his players on their toes.

“It’s true that we have an important appointment coming up, but at this moment it’s right to think only about Roma.

“Atalanta have to play their game without holding back against any opponent and in any stadium. Roma have reinforced over the summer and lowered the average age of the squad with some of the best young players in Serie A.

“Eusebio Di Francesco did a great job last season to lay the foundations and is building on them now.”

Among the new additions to the Giallorossi there is Bryan Cristante, who left Atalanta over the summer.

“He had a fantastic journey with us, showing maturity both as a player and a man. I wish him all the best to become a key figure for Roma and Italy.”

Josip Ilicic is still out of action after a mystery illness, but Jose Luis Palomino returns in defence.

There is a first call-up for ex-Zenit St Petersburg winger Emiliano Rigoni, who signed on deadline day.

Atalanta squad for Roma: Ali Adnan, Barrow, Berisha, Castagne, Cornelius, De Roon, Djimsiti, Freuler, Gollini, Gomez, Gosens, Hateboer, Mancini, Masiello, Palomino, Pasalic, Pessina, Reca, Rigoni, Rossi, Toloi, Valzania, Zapata

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