It is a truth test that awaits this evening Milan. The Rossoneri face the very fast match in Bergamo Gasperini’s Atalantafresh from eight consecutive victories and second strength in the championship behind Napoli. “It’s never a good time to face Atalanta”, is the phrase that best explains the difficulties that Milan will face, this is what he said on the eve of Paulo Fonseca. The Rossoneri coach is aware of the difficulties of the match, but goes into the match with high morale after the victories against Empoli and Sassuolo (in the Italian Cup). It has a Lion now rediscovered, he can count on the Fofana-Reijnders duo and on a newfound defensive solidity and has now discovered in Musah the man who ensures balance. But Atalanta are always a tough opponent. “We are growing, the team has confidence. We know that facing them is always difficult – admits Fonseca – eight wins in the last eight games, they have scored 26 goals and conceded only four. It is a very strong team. It will be a very difficult match but we are ready, we have confidence “.
A match not to be missed
A match, tonight’s, which could represent a key crossroads of the season. Ten points from Napoli they are a chasm that is difficult to fill and in the event of defeat the risk of moving inexorably away from the summit is real. “I think the team doesn’t need this match to be aware of what they are doing. It’s an important match but not decisive for me. It can bring many positive things to the team. Winning against Atalanta would bring confidence for the future” . Milan’s defence, still the group’s Achilles’ heel, will be put to the test. “The team is good defensively and this brings confidence to the attackers and to have the initiative. It will be a great test, Atalanta are really strong offensively. They create a lot. It will be a good test for us, not only for the defensive line but for how the whole team defends.”
Fonseca’s compliments to Gasperini
Fonseca is in love with Atalanta’s game and with Gasperini. There are many praises for the Nerazzurri coach. “It will be a match of commitment, sacrifice and attitude. Guardiola says it’s like going to the dentist, because he goes once a year. Here at Milan I often go to the dentist. You haven’t seen a team play like this, man to man, for a long time. Football is like life: cyclical. Gasperini was a pioneer in playing like this. I have great admiration for his work.”
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