Atalanta CEO Updates on Player Injuries and Champions League Outlook

Atalanta’s CEO Luca Percassi spoke to the media before the first leg of the Champions League playoff match against Club Brugge. He addressed several key topics:

Player Injuries

Regarding Lookman and Kolasinac, Percassi stated, “We’re hoping to have them back, but we’re assessing their condition daily. It’s crucial to have players available when we’re playing so frequently.”

Transfer Decisions

Percassi mentioned, “We were also very interested in Kossounou during that period, who has now joined Atalanta this year. They’re very skilled at competing, even in the Champions League. We’re expecting a challenging match.”

Season Reflections

“Reaching the Champions League playoffs is a significant achievement,” Percassi remarked. “The tie will be decided over 180 minutes, with the return leg in Bergamo being crucial. In the league, we’re looking both ahead and behind us. Every match is tough, which shows how much Serie A has improved. We aim to minimize regrets and continue working on a game-by-game basis.”

Focus on Upcoming Matches

When asked about the Juventus-Inter match, Percassi responded, “I don’t usually comment on other teams’ affairs. We need to concentrate on this match and then recover our energy, as we have a difficult game against Cagliari in Bergamo on Saturday.”