"We know we are going to face a great team, but in the single match, through application and attention, football can provide surprises". Davide Nicola has the utmost respect for his opponent but believes in what he does, in the quality of his players, in the strategy tried and tested in recent days, and he does not hide. "We are going to Bergamo to play and I am sure we will play. It can be done", the Cagliari coach shows his chest to Atalanta in view of tomorrow afternoon's match in Bergamo.

"Clearly, we will need organization, conviction and a willingness to sacrifice." Not only that. "We must propose our game, without having a passive attitude. We want to play the game," he reiterates from the press room of the "Crai Sport Center" in Assemini. " At the same time, we will have to be able to immediately find our positions and work as a team."

Gaetano is unavailable. "He suffered a contusion to his knee, he won't be there", the rossoblù coach himself anticipates. "We'll see next week if the injury can be resolved quickly".

The new arrival Coman and Luvumbo, who was injured against Atalanta two months ago in the first leg, will start from the bench. "Coman was good at making the most of the time available against Parma, but from a physical point of view he still has to find his best condition," explains Nicola. "As well as Luvumbo who trained intensively with us for the first time this week. It is important that both of them have the right amount of minutes, also to avoid injuries. They will still be able to make a contribution during the match."

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