Kevin Strootman ‘is physically and mentally strong’ says Luciano Spalletti, who warns that ‘Atalanta make life difficult when they’re at home.’
The Giallorossi travel to Bergamo to face La Dea in the early kick-off on Sunday as they attempt to catch Napoli in second place.
Dutch midfielder Strootman recently returned from a long-term injury but is yet to regularly feature under Spalletti, only getting 13 minutes of game time so far.
Kevin Strootman ‘is physically and mentally strong’ says Luciano Spalletti, who warns that ‘Atalanta make life difficult when they’re at home.’
The Giallorossi travel to Bergamo to face La Dea in the early kick-off on Sunday as they attempt to catch Napoli in second place.
Dutch midfielder Strootman recently returned from a long-term injury but is yet to regularly feature under Spalletti, only getting 13 minutes of game time so far.
“When will Strootman’s moment come? He still has some things to put in place, “ Spalletti told Roma Radio.
“He’s a strong person, both physically and mentally. He has character.
“If the game with Bologna had gone a certain way, there was the idea to send him onto the pitch.
“Atalanta? They’re a team with character, who make life difficult for everyone when they’re at home.
“We must be good to show our quality on the pitch and dominate the game.
“If we play the game with physicality and chasing, playing on equal terms, they’re better than the others.”