Rolando Maran believes Cagliari are on the right track, but “cannot afford to get stretched out” against Atalanta.
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“The lads worked well during the week and have been building on the performance we saw last Sunday,” said the Coach of their 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.
It was an ill-tempered end to the game, as Sassuolo equalised with a penalty given via VAR deep into stoppages.
Rolando Maran believes Cagliari are on the right track, but “cannot afford to get stretched out” against Atalanta.
It kicks off at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“The lads worked well during the week and have been building on the performance we saw last Sunday,” said the Coach of their 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.
It was an ill-tempered end to the game, as Sassuolo equalised with a penalty given via VAR deep into stoppages.
“We’re now facing a side like Atalanta and that gives us a lot of motivation. We must remain solid and tight, as we cannot afford to get stretched out and leave spaces for them to counter-attack.
“Every week helps us to grow and gel as a team, above all for the late arrivals like Ragnar Klavan. I had already seen Darijo Srna improve in training and that’s why I chose him to start, as I expect a lot from him and he delivered.”
Luca Ceppitelli and suspended Joao Pedro have not made the trip to Bergamo.
Cagliari squad for Atalanta: Rafael, Pajac, Andreolli, Dessena, Bradaric, Cigarini, Cerri, Daga, Klavan, Aresti, Farias, Barella, Pisacane, Padoin, Ionita, Lykogiannis, Faragò, Sau, Cragno, Castro, Pavoletti, Srna, Romagna