"We must bring the same mentality and courage we saw against Chelsea to the pitch against Cagliari. From that match, I want to take away the ability to understand the moments of the game, to suffer when there's suffering, and to land the blow." Raffaele Palladino shows Atalanta the path to begin their league comeback, on the eve of Saturday's match against Coach Pisacane's team.

"I expect a mental response. Consistency is something I'm working hard on," explains the Nerazzurri coach. "We need to approach matches with the same spirit we had on Tuesday evening, to continue on the same path without any further lapses in concentration."

Now, for the Bergamo team, there are seven games to focus solely on the domestic front: "Having made hay in the Champions League is very important for recovering in the league. It was a serious slip-up in Verona. Now we'll have the chance to train three times in a row with the full squad."

Beware of underestimating the Sardinians, according to Palladino. "The gift of Saint Lucy, which the team must give itself, is to enter the field with hunger. In Serie A, even the smaller teams play with an open face. Cagliari defends very well and counterattacks with quick players like Palestra and Folorunsho."

(Unioneonline)

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