Gian Piero Gasperini urged Atalanta to steer clear of “the enthusiasm surrounding us” and makes a change in goal against Bologna.

It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“The enthusiasm surrounding us at the moment must not be allowed to distract or take away any of our focus,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

Gian Piero Gasperini urged Atalanta to steer clear of “the enthusiasm surrounding us” and makes a change in goal against Bologna.

It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

“The enthusiasm surrounding us at the moment must not be allowed to distract or take away any of our focus,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

“We have to maintain our concentration, think about one game at a time and that is all. We do not want any distractions.

“Bologna are quick and have good stamina. Last season they did well, now after a difficult start they are finding their way again. We’ll find all our opponents highly motivated during this period, so we have to be ready for that.”

The change of attitude is because Atalanta have shot up the table to fourth place after a run of seven wins and a draw.

These results were achieved with Etrit Berisha in goal, but as the Albania international is out injured, Gasperini opened the door for Marco Sportiello to return.

“Sportiello trained very well and now he has an opportunity. He mustn’t over-do it, though, he just needs to return to being the goalkeeper he was.”

Rafael Toloi is suspended, while Alberto Paloschi, Abdoulay Konko and Emanuele Suagher are injured.

Notably, Mauricio Pinilla is not in the squad and the Chile international tweeted: “To ensure there’s no confusion, it is once again a tactical decision.”

Atalanta squad for Bologna: Bassi, Bastoni, Caldara, Capone, Conti, D’Alessandro, Dramé, Freuler, Gagliardini, Gomez, Grassi, Kessie, Kurtic, Masiello, Mazzini, Migliaccio, Pesic, Petagna, Raimondi, Spinazzola, Sportiello, Zukanovic

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