With 48 hours to go until the first match against Atalanta Under 23 for the playoff round of 16 (Sunday in Bergamo at 8 pm), coach Alfonso Greco is more measured than ever in his statements. « Atalanta is the classic Under 23 team, full of talent that plays proactive football that attacks with many men and in fact they have the best attack together with Padova, 65 goals. They are young and therefore have a great physical impact, we must know how to respond with the same physicality».
The obvious difference in average age is obvious: 21 for the Bergamo black and blues, from 28 to 30 for the red and blues, depending on the choices made. "Experience can be useful at times but if you don't have the legs, it becomes tough."
No advance information on the lineup except that "everyone starts and then whoever is better plays" says coach Greco. It remains to be seen whether defender Antonelli will be able to play and also midfielder Giorico .
