Atalanta: Palladino expects absences, hopes for Kolasinac’s return | OneFootball

On the eve of the match between Atalanta and Cagliari, scheduled for tomorrow evening at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Atalanta's coach, Raffaele Palladino, spoke to the local press for the usual pre-match conference.

Atalanta, Palladino in conference: “We will lose several players, we rely on Kolasinac's recovery”

“We will lose Kossounou due to the Africa Cup, but we have recovered Kolasinac. For me, it is crucial to fully recover Scalvini: he needs playing time as he is an important player. Bakker? He is gradually recovering. I have a good group of wingers where I also count on Musah, who can be used as a wildcard, while also waiting for Bellanova's return. The game against Chelsea? Excellent in terms of spirit and sacrifice. I want a team that understands the moments: defending and attacking all together. I expect the right spirit and for the team to respond: it is the group that makes the difference. For us, it is a test of maturity.”

“Bernasconi-Palestra clash? Bernasconi impressed me with his work. I made other choices, but he is the example of daily work: a serious guy who wants to commit. I gave him the opportunity and he seized it: he must be the example for his teammates. It is a decisive moment for the season considering the evaluations. Every moment is important, but certainly having secured points in the Champions League was fundamental: we need to climb back up in the league. I am here to take Atalanta to the top. We slipped up in Verona, but now I am interested in the team turning things around in the best way.”

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