…INJURY REPORT

Lapadula must always be thanked because he always plays with a patellar tendon problem, you just always have to say thank you for what he manages to do. We are following Pavoletti step by step and we will see how he evolves. Petagna should return to us next week, Mancosu too, we'll see how she can evolve little by little. Mancosu and Petagna are not yet available, Pavoletti we will see little by little how he progresses. Gaetano didn't do the whole week with everyone, as did others, but he worked very well on the physical aspect and in the last three training sessions he has been with the team, he is available.

…IMPORTANCE OF PROGRESSION

True, we need him. Verona was a very difficult team, my fear was their counterattacks and their aggression. Atalanta is even stronger in the counterattacks. We will have to have all the antennas upright to pick up every signal.

…DIFFICULT MATCHES AHEAD

The points must be scored with everyone. We have three difficult matches, but I don't want to forget about the others. They are eight very difficult matches, for us but also for the other teams who are fighting not to be relegated. I have said several times that as far as the relegation zone is concerned it is an exciting championship. Atalanta are a battleship, they play wonderfully, physically, technically, sometimes perfectly. We know what we have to do, but we have to play our game and pick up points everywhere. We respect them but we will play our game.

**Club Statement: **

Gian Piero Gasperini will held the press conference before the match.