Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini assures his side “have learned our lesson from Zagreb” ahead of facing Shakhtar Donetsk tomorrow.
Atalanta were thrashed 4-0 by Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League opener but have since bounced back with a comeback draw at Fiorentina and big wins against Roma and Sassuolo.
“We want to give our fans another memorable evening,” Gasperini said at a Press conference.
“For us, playing in the Champions League is a gift but now we want to get some points on the table.
Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini assures his side “have learned our lesson from Zagreb” ahead of facing Shakhtar Donetsk tomorrow.
Atalanta were thrashed 4-0 by Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League opener but have since bounced back with a comeback draw at Fiorentina and big wins against Roma and Sassuolo.
“We want to give our fans another memorable evening,” Gasperini said at a Press conference.
“For us, playing in the Champions League is a gift but now we want to get some points on the table.
“We had a bad start in the Champions League, we were a bit surprisedby it but we’ve learned our lesson from Zagreb.
“We’ve drawn conclusions that have helped us in the League. We’ll see if they do us good in Europe too.
“We’re not afraid to play in Zagreb or at San Siro.We’re playing at many prestigious stadiums and we’ve gained a certain level of credibility.
“Of course, we would’ve preferred to play in Bergamo but we’ll be back at our stadium on Sunday against Lecce. Now let’s enjoy San Siro.
“The 4-0 in Zagreb forces us to score against Shakhtar Donetsk.This is our most important game.
“It can be decisive for the ones we have nex. It’s a group of six matches, so the margins of error become lesser.”