Gasperini: everybody is aware of what occurred, however Atalanta should play ‘higher’

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini believes that all the pieces ‘has already been stated’ in regards to the notorious penalty incident, which towards Membership Brugge. Nevertheless, he warned his gamers that they might want to ‘play a greater sport’ in the event that they need to progress to the final 16.

The Nerazzurri will host the Belgian outfit within the second leg of their tie, with Ademola Lookman and Sead Kolasinac again within the squad. Nevertheless, they’re more likely to lose Isak Hien attributable to an adductor downside, which may additional restrict the defensive choices obtainable to the coach.

Gasperini: Lookman and Kolasinac again for Membership Brugge conflict, Atalanta want ‘glorious’ show

“Lookman and Kolasinac have recovered, they’re referred to as up,” Gasperini stated at a pre-match press convention on Monday, as .

“In precept, Kolasinac will begin, and Lookman would possibly are available in throughout the second half.

“We’ll in all probability lose Hien. At the moment we did a remaining coaching session, and he felt some fatigue in his adductor. We could have extra particulars tomorrow.

“The crew performed a bit midway within the first leg, which prompted us just a few extra issues. We have to play a greater sport; within the second half, we had probabilities to take the lead. Total, we have to play a sport that’s two steps higher.”

Can taking part in in entrance of their followers at Gewiss Stadium be a decisive think about tomorrow’s fixture?

“Every thing is essential, it has an impression and will be decisive in lots of points, however we have to play a superb match,” Gasperini added.

“Towards Metropolis, I noticed a really versatile crew, they’ve younger gamers who flip the mess around. To get by this spherical, we have to play a very good match in each side. They made an awesome impression on me.

“It’s a sport that can final 90 minutes, we might want to adapt and create alternatives. We’re taking part in towards a crew that requires most focus. It must be seen over 90 minutes, and if needed, over 120 minutes.

“We’ve already stated all the pieces in regards to the penalty within the first leg, the result’s what it’s, and we’ve got to attempt to win the sport. What occurred within the first leg, when it comes to the end result, has been effectively documented. We received’t give attention to that side.”

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