Colantuono: ‘Intensity with Genoa’

Stefano Colantuono insists Atalanta will face Genoa with “high intensity” to upset them at Marassi.

It kicks off on Tuesday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“The break was very important and allowed us to recharge our batteries. The team is in good condition and we’ll go to Genoa playing our game, albeit aware of the difficulties and dangers,” said the Coach in a Press conference.

Stefano Colantuono insists Atalanta will face Genoa with “high intensity” to upset them at Marassi.

It kicks off on Tuesday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“The break was very important and allowed us to recharge our batteries. The team is in good condition and we’ll go to Genoa playing our game, albeit aware of the difficulties and dangers,” said the Coach in a Press conference.

“Genoa are a very strong team who are having a fantastic season. On home turf they already beat Juventus and Milan, then caused Roma all sorts of problems.

“We must play with intelligence and the right mentality. I expect a high intensity game.”

Mauricio Pinilla moved from Genoa to Atalanta over Christmas, though the paperwork has not been completed yet.

It’s therefore possible the Chile international will not be available for the game.

“I am very happy that Pinilla has arrived and convinced his quality can give us a big hand,” added Colantuono.

“The club did very well to move in advance and anticipate other clubs who were interested in such an important player.”