Soccer-Gasperini defiant as depleted Atalanta ready for battle with Brugge


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Atalanta v SK Sturm Graz - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - January 21, 2025 Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini before the match REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo

BRUGES, Belgium (Reuters) - Despite facing a number of injuries, Atalanta are determined to deliver a strong performance at Belgian champions Club Brugge in Wednesday's Champions League knockout phase playoff first leg, according to coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

With key players missing in defence and attack, the Italian side will once again turn to goalkeeper Rui Patricio, who has started their previous two league matches following first-choice keeper Marco Carnesecchi's thigh injury.

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