Under-fire Coach Edy Reja admits Atalanta “have no other option, we have to win” against Bologna.
It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“For some time we’ve been saying that we need a strong performance and a victory, but it has never been truer than right now,” said the tactician in his Press conference.
The Orobici are without a win in 2016 and it’s reported Reja will be fired if he fails to get three points today.
Under-fire Coach Edy Reja admits Atalanta “have no other option, we have to win” against Bologna.
It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“For some time we’ve been saying that we need a strong performance and a victory, but it has never been truer than right now,” said the tactician in his Press conference.
The Orobici are without a win in 2016 and it’s reported Reja will be fired if he fails to get three points today.
“We know that a good showing against Bologna is necessary, because they are putting in some exceptional games, but we have no other option. We have to win and that’s the end of it.
“This will require intelligence, focus, belief in ourselves and above all a cool head in front of goal. I see that the team works well during the week, their heads are not dropping, so that is good news.
“I am convinced all it will take is one victory to break that psychological deadlock. I can only thank the fans who have always supported us.
“Since coming here I’ve always felt great warmth and encouragement. I am sure that the fans will understand the moment we’re going through and stand by us even more than usual.”
Rafael Toloi sits out a ban, while Carlos Carmona and Gianpaolo Bellini are out of action.