The anticipation for this Lombardy derby with Atalanta is very high in the Lariana house, the exciting victory on Monday night against Udinese has given wings to the whole white-blue environment and the desire to repeat the great victory in Bergamo of the first leg is great. Unfortunately, there are problems in defense for coach Cesc Fabregas as some players will be missing, here are the words of the coach: “Van der Brempt will be missing for sure as he has a flexor problem, it is not serious but he will be out probably for three weeks. Alberto Moreno is back but he’s unlikely to play from the start of the game, after the refinement we’ll decide what to do. In case there are Iovine and Fellipe Jack who played well on Monday against Udinese. Sergi Roberto will be out again while Gabrielloni is still struggling with the calf problem.”
If there are problems in the defense the situation is, on the contrary, one of abundance as far as the offensive department is concerned for which the choice is really wide with the full recovery of Nico Paz and Diao who has also moved very well in the central offensive position……
“The fact that I have a wide choice is certainly not a problem but it is a dream for me to be able to choose. When, on the bench, I turn around and see the quality players I have at my disposal I’m just happy and that’s why we move in the market, to achieve the goals we have set it’s right to raise the level. The players know that they always have to give their best to win a place. Diao as a center forward is a great extra opportunity that we have.”
The Azzurri coach’s thoughts on the Nerazzurri lineup that will arrive at the Sinigaglia after the stunning Champions League victory…
“It is a derby and therefore a special game and this gives us an extra charge. However, all matches are important and special and we know very well how special tomorrow’s match is. Atalanta is a solid team, and although they are expected to travel to Barcelona next week, I think they will make everyone play against us. They are used to playing every three days, they know how to manage themselves and I am convinced they will give their best against us.”
News has arrived of Lucas Da Cunha’s contract extension; the player will wear the blue Como jersey until June 2029. Here are the words of the coach
“Lucas is a very important player for us. In these two years he has grown so much and has shown great adaptability, ductility and tactical intelligence. He deserves this renewal and we are happy to have him in Como for many more years.”
Market rumors continue to chase these days that Como is in a privileged position to reach an agreement with Alex Valle…
“We were quick to bring in Butez, Caqueret and Diao. As for the defense we are looking for a central defender and a fullback. Eric Garcia will not arrive and on Alex Valle I’m not saying anything yet given also how things went for Fresneda.”
Caqueret, though a recent arrival, has fit very well into the group….
“Against Udinese he played a really great first half, you can see he has a lot of quality.”
