Three years later. In between, a season without Europe and one with the victory of the Europa League have passed: changes of pace and generational changes that have overturned a club ready to take back the Champions League: Atalanta returns to the top European competition with the aim of continuing to dream of the magical nights that have practically become a habit with Gian Piero Gasperini on the bench.
Complicated match
The Bergamo coach, however, said in a press conference reiterated that against Arsenal it will be anything but easy: “They are a team that I appreciate a lot, they are very compact and organized, they are a good example of football, the results speak for themselves even if they failed to win the Premier League. Are they the favorites? I always rely on the pitch, then everyone has their own opinions. We have had an excellent run in the Europa League, we have won a competition that has been missing in Italy for many years. Atalanta must not think they are on a par with these teams, but we have always played for just one result and they will do so tomorrow too”.
Return
So the best version will be needed, starting from Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian, after the summer transfer rumours with PSG always on the lookout, has regained the Goddess already last Sunday with goals and assists against Fiorentina. Tonight will be different, better to think about the field and the desire to definitively erase a scorching summer.