Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed his belief that Atalanta “can get a result” against Manchester City tomorrow to stay in the Champions League.
Atalanta have lost all three of their group games so far, leaving them on the verge of elimination, while they were thrashed 5-1 by City last time out in the competition.
Nonetheless, Gasperini was in a buoyant mood at his Press conference on Monday, even if top goalscorer Duvan Zapata is still unavailable.
Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed his belief that Atalanta “can get a result” against Manchester City tomorrow to stay in the Champions League.
Atalanta have lost all three of their group games so far, leaving them on the verge of elimination, while they were thrashed 5-1 by City last time out in the competition.
Nonetheless, Gasperini was in a buoyant mood at his Press conference on Monday, even if top goalscorer Duvan Zapata is still unavailable.
“The team are fine. Everyone’s been called up, barring Zapata and Gosens,” said the coach.
“I expect nothing from Guardiola. City are in a rush to pick up points so they can finish first. He always wants to win, that’s only right.
“I expect a good game from my team and that we express ourselves fully.
“For us, it represents an opportunity. With a positive result we’ll stay in Europe, even if it’s in the Europa League.
“It’ll be a difficult game, but we think we can get a result.”
The Dea have had to play their Champions League games at San Siro due to their usual home of Gewiss Stadium needing reconstruction work.
“It’s a prestigious venue, which is known all over the world.
“We would’ve preferred to play in Bergamo because this is the first time Atalanta have played in the competition.
“I believe there could be no better location [than San Siro].”